Polk State remembers Mark Lillquist
A husband, friend, boss, colleague, valued employee, and Star Wars and Ghostbusters fanatic, Mark Lillquist worked to make a difference in his community and those far, far away. A Polk State College staff member since…
Polk State Nursing application open August 15-31
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s general track will be open from August 15 through August 31, and it is important for prospective applicants to prepare now for the process. Applicants to Polk…
Polk State celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Women’s athletics has been a mainstay at Polk State College and academic institutions across the country for as long as most can remember, but there was a time when opportunities for women in sports were…
Polk State students soar in Air Race Classic
Three Polk State College students took to the sky from Lakeland Linder International Airport on a four-day, 2,500-mile journey as participants in the 2022 Air Race Classic. Emma Othmer and Autumn Richarz competed as The…
Radiography and Sonography applications open August 1
The application periods for both the Polk State Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs will be open from August 1 through August 31, 2022. Both applications are available online. Students who are interested in the…
Polk State College spearheads Career Pathways for Public Service Initiative
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Polk State College, Broward College, and Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) with $6.5 million to launch the Career Pathways for Public Service Initiative, which will develop a national model…
Giles Camp allows Polk State Basketball players to connect with local youth
The annual Brandon Giles Skills Camp gives local youngsters the opportunity to bolster their basketball skills and learn new things but for Polk State Basketball players, it’s a chance to make a positive impact. With…
Polk State receives $25,000 for College’s third year as part of Metallica Scholars program
Polk State College is kicking off its third year as part of the Metallica Scholar program and is receiving $25,000 to transform the future of students in the community. This builds upon the $100,000 Polk…
Polk State offers affordable, quality cybersecurity training to keep companies safe
With more than 2,200 cyberattacks taking place each day and the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.24 million, the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. Polk State College is…
Polk State graduate trades public relations for the sky
As a teenager and young adult, Tyler Koonce had two passions – sports and aviation. He began his professional career in the former and plans on finishing it working in the latter. After 15 years…