Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Sujena Koilpillai is one of 16,000 students in the U.S. who is a 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. Nearly 1.6 million high school juniors tested…
Senator Stargel Visits Polk State to Discuss College’s Needs
Senator Kelli Stargel visited Polk State College on Monday to meet with College leaders, strengthen collaboration, and discuss how she can best advocate for the institution. Stargel met with President Angela Garcia Falconetti, Provost Steve…
Events Celebrate Art, Music, and Students
October is filled with art and music events at Polk State College, from this weekend’s “Music from Around the World,” to upcoming Arts Day at Polk State. On Sunday, Oct. 15, the Music Department’s choirs…
Tampa Bay Business Journal Names Polk State’s Naomi Boyer CIO of the Year
Naomi Boyer will tell you she’s not your “typical” Chief Information Officer. But she is one of the best, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, which recently named Polk State’s CIO and vice president…
Leadership Development in Public Safety Certification Program Named Exemplary
The National Council for Continuing Education & Training (NCCET) recently awarded Polk State Corporate College’s Leadership Development in Public Safety (LDPS) Certification Program with the Exemplary Program Award in workforce and economic development. The NCCET…
FAFSA Opens for 2018-19 With Changes
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2018-19 school year opened this week and will be available until June 30, 2019. That may seem like a lot of time before the final…
Walt Disney World Recognizes Polk State President Emerita
Walt Disney World Resort cast members who are alumni of Polk State College recently hosted a surprise reception to recognize Polk State President Emerita Eileen Holden for her decade-long service to both the College and…
Student Finds Opportunities in Internships
Allan Hall knows how to seize an opportunity. He’s still a year out from receiving his Associate in Science in Supply Chain Management from Polk State College, but already landed a job in the industry he…
Meet the Officers: Lakeland SGA Leads With Diversity
The Student Government Association (SGA) provides Polk State College students with an active voice in administrative and legislative matters concerning the student body. The SGA serves as the liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus…
50 Years Of Theatre: Six Things You Didn’t Know About Theatre Program Coordinator Mark Hartfield
For 50 years, Polk State College has been bringing the arts to life through dynamic and innovative theatre productions. Since its inception, the Polk State Theatre Program has been growing and staging increasingly complex performances.…