Polk State College receives national Hispanic-Serving Institution designation
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) recently designated Polk State College as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as the College’s Hispanic student population has reached 26 percent and continues to grow. Additionally, Polk State…
Life of Riley: Giving back through coaching
Rohsean Riley believes in giving back. And paying forward. So instead of playing golf or relaxing by the pool this summer, the Polk State sophomore volunteers as a coach for the Winter Haven High School baseball…
Polk State strongly recommending mask usage
Polk State College is revising its Return to Campus Plan to reflect that masks or cloth face coverings are no longer required on campus but are highly recommended while the College remains in Phase II.…
Polk State College celebrates successful 2021 Legislative Session
Polk State College is celebrating a successful conclusion to the 2021 Legislative Session. After a very challenging year for the College and Polk County, the results of the legislative session provide some hope and optimism…
Winter Haven City Clerk motivated by family and city she serves to achieve Polk State bachelor’s degree
Vanessa Castillo began her higher education journey nearly 27 years ago and this month, she will receive her Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with a concentration in Public Administration from Polk State…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools celebrate three 2021 Silver Garland winners
Polk State College’s Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Lakeland Collegiate High School are celebrating three seniors who received 2021 Silver Garland Awards during The Ledger’s 45th annual event honoring Polk County high school…
Polk State College to host COVID-19 vaccination event April 30
Polk State College, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk), will host an on-site COVID-19 vaccination event for all individuals who are 18 years of age and older. The event…
Students participate in Future Forum Youth COVID-19 Relief Town Hall with U.S. congressmen at Polk State
Polk State students participated in a Youth COVID-19 Relief Town Hall hosted by Future Forum on February 19 at the College’s Center for Public Safety, where they heard from members of Congress about their efforts…
Polk State students meet with Polk County legislators virtually to share priorities and thank them for support
Polk State College’s student leaders met with members of the Polk County Legislative Delegation via Zoom last week to share the importance of investing in Florida’s colleges and students as the state approaches the 2021…
Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…