Polk State grad aims to revolutionize bathing for patients in care facilities
To honor his late grandmother, Polk State graduate Terrance King has invented a machine intended to revolutionize bathing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. King has created the Clean Box – the first autonomous…
Mission complete: Faculty and staff move into newly renovated Winter Haven Science Building
Built in 1966, the Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) is celebrating 60 years with much-needed upgrades intended to benefit students for decades to come. As faculty and staff returned to the building…
Polk State OTA students “pour with purpose” to continue support of The Mission
The latest initiative in the Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, a nonprofit that caters to the hungry and homeless, brought people to Downtown Central Park…
Polk State Lakeland Library receives grant for student sensory kits
Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in helping students feel more comfortable. In April, the Polk State Lakeland Library received $1,000 to create a circulating collection of…
Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation’s top chapters
Members of Polk State College’s HR Club have raved about its benefits, but if it wasn’t before, the club is officially in elite company. During the SHRM26 Annual Conference and Expo at the Orange County…
Polk State announces 100% licensure pass rates across all Health Sciences and Nursing programs
Polk State College is proudly celebrating 100% licensure pass rates for all seven of its Health Sciences and its Nursing degree programs. This accomplishment underscores the excellence of the College’s instructors, curriculum and hands-on training…
Polk State HR Management concentration aligned to meet SHRM standards
Polk State College students who graduate with a concentration in Human Resources Management through its Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program will have the skills necessary to thrive in the world of…
President Anastasios ‘Stasi’ Kamoutsas joins Polk State College, Where Eagles Soar
Today marks the first official day for Polk State College’s sixth president, Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, who was unanimously selected to the role in early June by the District Board of Trustees. Kamoutsas, however, has already…
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for second straight academic year
For the second year in a row, all three of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education. In just its third year receiving a school…
Polk State closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day
Polk State College will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday classes will not take place on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The College will reopen on Monday, July 6. However, individuals…