Polk State and Florida Poly partner to build regional STEM pipeline
Polk State College and Florida Polytechnic University have entered into an articulation agreement, establishing the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway program for students. Polk State President Anastasios Kamoutsas and Florida Poly President Devin Stephenson signed the…
John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb’s Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a…
Polk State celebrates Legislative Session with funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating a successful end to the 2026 Legislative Session. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the budget on Monday, which includes the remaining funds for construction of the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus.…
Polk State College Presidential Search Committee recommends Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas
The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee convened its final meeting on Tuesday, May 12, and announced the selection of Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the recommended finalist to serve as Polk State College’s sixth president.…
Polk State College launches search for sixth president
Polk State College began the search for its sixth president on Monday. At the first meeting of the Polk State College Presidential Search Committee, District Board of Trustees (DBOT) Chair Ann Barnhart thanked the newly…
Polk State College appoints Dr. Anne B. Kerr as interim President
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to appoint Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President Emerita of Florida Southern College, as the interim President of Polk State. Dr. Kerr, a seasoned higher…
Governor appoints Kyle Davis to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Kyle Davis, Director of Commercial Vehicle Sales for Kelley Automotive Group, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on January 13, 2026. He will serve alongside Chair Ann Barnhart,…
Polk State College’s 2025 Report to Community highlights growth
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights growth and accomplishments from 2025, including progress on the soon-to-open Haines City-Davenport Campus, new initiatives such as Welding and Teacher Apprenticeship and the success of programs including…
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025-2026 state budget on Monday with Polk State College’s operational funding maintained, $10 million for the continued development of the Haines City-Davenport Campus and $6.1 million to complete the renovations…
Legislature approves budget with key funding that supports Polk State’s growth
The Florida Legislature approved the 2025-2026 state budget last week, securing critical support for Polk State College’s continued growth and development. The budget, pending the governor’s signature, maintains the College’s operational funding and includes significant…