
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…

10th-graders achieve success at Polk State’s collegiate high schools

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School completed their first school year with 10th-graders on the roster, and they are proud to report that these students achieved…

Information sessions set for Polk State Education baccalaureate program

For those interested in earning a bachelor’s degree through Polk State College’s Education Program, five more information sessions will be held virtually between now and November. The Education Program currently offers Bachelor of Science in…

Polk State Chain of Lakes valedictorian earns top spot and bachelor’s degree

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School valedictorian Georgia Medrano-Flores is no stranger to challenging herself academically. Doing so, however, hasn’t kept her from being active in extracurricular activities, doing what she loves and…

Polk State Foundation reopens scholarship application period through June 29

The Polk State College Foundation has reopened the scholarship application period for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The period will last through June 29. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to…

Aviation enthusiasts claim Polk State Lakeland Collegiate’s top spots for 2025

Both Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian have an aviation background. Over their two years at Lakeland Collegiate, both soared to great heights. As is the case with most of Polk…

Polk State College awarded $2.8 million Job Growth Grant to establish welding program, advance workforce training

FloridaCommerce announced Friday that Polk State College is one of five colleges awarded a Florida Job Growth Grant to expand its advanced manufacturing and industrial trades training programs. The $2.8 million grant will support the…

Gateway valedictorian and salutatorian heading to Florida universities

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s top two graduates plan on going in different directions career-wise, but the two will remain in state. Valedictorian DeLacey Kennedy and salutatorian Jamania Colo topped the…

McKeel student follows in sister’s footsteps, earns Polk State bachelor’s degree in high school

For high school students looking to earn a college degree, Polk State College offers multiple paths. Perhaps no one knows that better than the Burse family. A dual enrollment student at McKeel Academy of Technology…

Polk State to test emergency alert system on June 27

To ensure the continued safety of Polk State College faculty, staff and students, the College will be testing its emergency alert system, Everbridge, on Friday, June 27 at 9 a.m. Everbridge is available to each…