Polk State College to test emergency alert system October 1
Polk State College will test its emergency alert system on Friday, October 1, 2021, at 9 a.m. A test emergency message will be sent to the following communication outlets: Mobile phone numbers that have been…
Polk State Foundation funds tech for Nursing students
The Polk State College Foundation recently funded technology including laptops and scanners used at area hospitals for the Polk State Nursing Program. This investment enhances the Nursing Program’s simulation experience for students, specifically in the…
Enroll now at Polk State College
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on Monday, September 13, and eight-week classes will start on October…
Destroyer Media graphic designer wowing Polk County with her work is Polk State trained
A typical day for Ella Sexson is, well, not so typical as a graphic designer for Destroyer Media & Marketing. At the time of her interview with Polk State News, she was planning to spend…
Polk State Academic Support Line for technology expands to online form in Canvas
Polk State College’s Academic Support Line (ASL) is available to students who are seeking access to technology resources. Since April 2020, the ASL (863.669.2833) has served as a phone line for students to call when…
Sip & Support tickets benefitting Polk State student scholarships available through September 13
The Polk State College Foundation has extended reservations for its Sip & Support event with presenting sponsor Citizens Bank & Trust. The Foundation invites the community to gather with friends and family for a delightful evening…
Take classes at Polk State with federal relief funds
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester and students can apply for emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to cover the…
Polk State Nursing student credits success to generosity of Foundation donors & expertise of faculty
Amer Kassas is like many Polk State College students, balancing a full-time job and raising a family while pursuing his higher education and workforce training. Also like many students, he credits the generosity of the…
Become a machinist for free in eight weeks through the Polk State Metallica Scholars Program
Polk State College is proud to be one of the schools selected from a competitive pool across the country to receive a grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation in partnership with the American…
Polk State mitigates impact of COVID-19 on classes and operations
Polk State College has engaged in contact tracing and tracking self-reported cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the public health emergency. As part of Polk State’s pandemic response, in July 2020 the College launched…