Polk State professor connects music to teaching in Polk Style magazine cover story
Laura Brimer’s ability to bridge the worlds of academia and music has shaped her into a uniquely creative force, one that she explores in depth in the latest cover story of Polk Style magazine. As…
Polk State College breaks ground on Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College marked a historic milestone Thursday with the groundbreaking of its eighth location, the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. More than 200 community leaders and supporters gathered to commemorate this new chapter in…
POLKcast: Phi Theta Kappa launches Pathways to Success series
POLKcast returns for its highly anticipated fifth season, featuring Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter. Hosted by Cole Johnson, the chapter’s Vice President for Leadership, this season tackles the pressing challenges faced…
Polk State alumnus named Polk County Teacher of the Year District 1 finalist
With more than a decade of experience working in education, Polk State College graduate Ronald Shell Jr. has had more than his fair share of individual recognition. What motivates him, however, is serving students and…
Celebrating NJCAA Day: Polk State Athletics continues to “Empower the Future”
As a proud member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Polk State College is joining its JUCO brethren in celebrating the eighth annual NJCAA Day. This year’s theme is “Empower the Future.” That’s…
Resources available for Polk State personnel and students following Hurricane Milton
As students, faculty, and staff recover from Hurricane Milton, Polk State College has compiled a list of community resources to assist those impacted by the storm. Polk State’s campuses and centers reopened on Monday, October…
Polk State prepares for 38th annual FallFest
The smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon brooms might not be in the air quite yet, but it’s not too early for vendors to reserve their spot for Polk State College’s 2024 FallFest. For nearly…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2024 Semester
With the Fall 2024 Semester underway today, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes. Below is a list…
Polk State College continues partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands
Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $5,000 in its fifth year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited…
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books
Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 17 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year…