Polk State students learn from accomplished muralist Gillian Fazio
For Polk State College’s The Arts Program, students are afforded the opportunity to learn hands-on from accomplished people in the fields of Music, Theater, and the Visual Arts. During the Spring 2024 Semester, students from…
Polk State creates FAFSA page to keep students informed on latest changes
With ongoing changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Polk State College has created a FAFSA page that will help students stay up to date on the latest developments. The changes to…
Polk State College celebrates Barnett family, $3 million pledge to Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College celebrated Barney Barnett and his family on Monday at Airside Center West in Lakeland, where students, faculty, staff, and College leadership thanked the Barnetts for their generous $3 million pledge in support…
Polk State-LEGOLAND® Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship student celebrates graduation and career
Traditionally, students land their careers after years of schooling and graduation from college. For Lilith Johansen, school came after she was already happily employed and building her career at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. That’s because LEGOLAND®…
Polk State graduate expands product offering with properties such as NFL, Star Wars, and Marvel
Over the last seven years, Polk State College graduate Clay Canning has watched his cellphone screen protector design company Screen Skinz go from startup to major player in the technology industry. A Summer 2021 Semester…
Kids at College and Civics Leadership Academy return to Polk State campuses
Polk State College students won’t be the only ones taking classes this summer on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. A pair of summer camps will make their returns. Kids at College, a time-tested summer…
Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus
Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County.…
Polk State’s Warriors for Wellness 5K announces discounts for select groups through March 25
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. General registration is $35 but there…
Polk State VP for Resource Development focused on building relationships, supporting students
Dr. Steve Warner has led a successful career in education but his arrival at Polk State College as the institution’s Vice President for Resource Development and Executive Director of its Foundation is perhaps where his…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate recognized as Polk County’s top high school
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been recognized as the top school in Polk County and among the best schools in the state of Florida. The high marks came from U.S. News & World…