First-generation student lands job, finds passion ahead of graduation from Polk State Nursing Program
Then a licensed practical nurse, Joane Mertilien applied to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in 2021 with the hopes of making a better life for her and her now 9-year-old son. In the process, Mertilien…
Mulberry City Clerk: Polk State bachelor’s degree gives “a little more clout”
For six years, Jenn Denson-Garcia has been serving municipalities in Polk County as a clerk. As a wife and mother to two daughters, her decision to enroll at Polk State College in her late-40s was…
Polk State College will celebrate 131st Commencement on December 4
Polk State College will celebrate its 131st commencement on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include remarks by Polk State President Dr.…
Polk State College breaks ground on Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College marked a historic milestone Thursday with the groundbreaking of its eighth location, the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. More than 200 community leaders and supporters gathered to commemorate this new chapter in…
Polk State brings home 21 Awards of Excellence from the state
Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) earned 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024, including 10 Gold Awards and one Best in…
Polk State alum named Polk County Public Schools Principal of the Year
Suzie Nelson’s journey to being named 2024-25 Polk County Public Schools Principal of the Year is a testament to her resilience, dedication, and the powerful impact of education. Playing a key role was Polk State…
POLKcast: Phi Theta Kappa launches Pathways to Success series
POLKcast returns for its highly anticipated fifth season, featuring Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter. Hosted by Cole Johnson, the chapter’s Vice President for Leadership, this season tackles the pressing challenges faced…
Polk State Gateway students earn college admission, full-ride scholarships at HBCU College Fair
For 12th grade students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, last month’s trip to the HBCU College Fair at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex proved to be a fruitful…
Polk State SALO wins APCA Regional Organization of the Year
For the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO) is celebrating its 16th year of existence. Earlier this month, SALO’s “sweet 16” got a little sweeter. SALO was recognized as…
Collaborative Polk State effort makes annual statewide math conference a success
With large sections of Florida affected by Hurricane Milton, hosting the annual Florida Two-Year College Mathematics Association (FTYCMA) Conference was no small task for Polk State College. Thanks to a collaborative effort by Mathematics Department…