Interns share ideas with LEGOLAND Florida Resort executives
Polk State College students interning at LEGOLAND Florida Resort recently presented ideas for enhancing the guest experience to park executives, who provided positive feedback and constructive criticism to the interns. The exchange was an invaluable…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School takes a bite of the Big Apple
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students enjoyed the brisk New York weather while others were soaking up Florida sun rays over spring break. Thirty-four juniors traveled with faculty and staff to the Big Apple,…
Polk State to celebrate 118th commencement ceremony
Nearly 700 students with Polk State College’s 118th graduating class will walk the stage Thursday, May 3, at the RP Funding Center to receive their diplomas. The upcoming commencement ceremony, which will start at 6:30…
Nursing programs achieve reaccreditation, continue to meet standards of excellence
Polk State College’s Associate in Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs recently received reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for exceeding standards and meeting criteria that determine…
Gonzalo Gutierrez named Florida College System SGA President of the Year
The Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA) has named Polk State College Winter Haven SGA President, Gonzalo Gutierrez, President of the Year. Gutierrez, who is working on a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision…
Weigh career options at Criminal Justice Teach-In
Polk State College’s Criminal Justice Teach-In is an annual event in which Criminal Justice professionals speak to students about their careers and experiences. The public is invited to attend this free event, which will include…
Alum, adjunct becomes Florida’s first internationally certified community paramedic
Earl Kulpa, a Polk State College alum and adjunct instructor in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, recently became the first internationally certified community paramedic in Florida — among only 112 in the nation. Kulpa,…
Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter No. 1 in Florida
Phi Theta Kappa’s Xi Pi Chapter ranks No. 1 out of 86 chapters in Florida for the second consecutive year and is awaiting its international ranking. Last year, the Polk State College chapter ranked No.…
Polk State College hosting open house events April 19 & 26
Polk State College is hosting two open house events where prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, complete their applications, and receive assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…
Education Program receives Active Learning Center Grant
Polk State College is one of 16 institutions in North America to receive a Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant, which will transform a classroom into a makerspace that enhances exploration and problem solving for…