Polk State Fancelli Scholarship sets Mulberry native up to be first in family to attend college
Polk State College and the Polk State College Foundation’s ability to transform the lives of families throughout the community has been well documented. Sometimes, that ability is seen long before students ever step foot on…
POLKcast: Sheriff Grady Judd on getting his start at Polk State College
Sheriff Grady Judd joins POLKcast to share about his 50 years with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and how it all started right here at Polk State College. Sheriff Judd is a Polk State Distinguished…
Black History Month scholarship reminds student that people believe in him
The Polk State College Foundation awarded student Jhon Doirin with a scholarship during the College’s Black History Month Kick-off. Doirin was chosen based on his academic achievements as well as an essay he wrote about…
Polk State College 2022-2023 annual report highlights success
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 2022 report is available…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application will open February 1
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships to Polk State students annually.…
AdventHealth to provide $1.7 million for Polk State Nursing
In a collaborative partnership focused on community initiatives, AdventHealth is contributing $1.7 million to the Polk State College Foundation to provide resources to enhance the College’s Nursing Program. The media is invited to learn more:…
Polk State food pantries provide critical resources for students in need
More than 95,000 people in Polk County – about 15% of residents – are unsure whether they have enough food to feed their families three meals a day, according to the United Way of Central…
Polk State Foundation scholarship recipient overcomes obstacles with community support
A Polk State College Nursing student and recent scholarship recipient is thankful for a community that has picked him up while he was down. Sean Taber, 28, has persevered through homelessness and other struggles to…
Polk State FallFest returns for 36th year, first time since 2019
A seasonal staple will return to Polk State College this fall. The College will hold its annual FallFest on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upwards of 100 locals, businesses, and College clubs…
Strive for Five: Polk State Volleyball’s family culture key to success
A former player and current assistant coach, Polk State Volleyball’s Dayanna Teixeira knows the struggles that student-athletes face. To assist those athletes through that journey, Polk State Volleyball is turning to those who have been…