Polk State Lakeland Collegiate senior wins statewide Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest
High school and college students often have plenty of responsibilities to juggle. For the next two years, Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior Jasmyn Cabral won’t have to worry about how to pay for…
Polk State Athletics unveils first-ever digital yearbook
The 2022-23 Academic Year was another prosperous one for Polk State Athletics. Polk State athletes proudly represented Polk State College on the fields, courts, and in the classroom. Now available online at www.polkeagles.com the first-ever…
Priority registration starts Oct. 30 for Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College will begin on Oct. 30 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will begin on…
BayCare gives Polk State Cardiovascular Technology students firsthand look at careers
Representatives with BayCare recently visited Polk State College Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) students at Polk State Airside Center West to share the benefits of working for the healthcare system and what to expect if employed within…
Polk State resources support student success on Civic Literacy Exam
Passing the Florida Civic Literacy Exam is one of the newer requirements for Polk State College students to earn an Associate in Arts degree. The College is continuing to work to ensure that students are…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School named 2023 Cognia School of Distinction
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been named a 2023 Cognia School of Distinction for excellence in education. This year, Cognia, the global nonprofit school improvement organization, recognized 33 schools and school systems in…
Collaborative effort brings WFA renovations to life
The first part of renovations to Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Building on the Winter Haven Campus is complete, signifying significant progress for a project that stakeholders call a collaborative effort and…
Polk State student’s internship at Citrus Connection turns into rewarding career
Carina Chaitoo was intrigued when she learned of the internship opportunities available through Polk State College. “Something just made me apply,” said Chaitoo, whose internship with Citrus Connection led to her career as a human…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program provides ‘best education’ for aspiring OTA professionals
Students who aspire to a rewarding career helping others overcome physical, social, and emotional disabilities are finding the “best education” in Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program. An OTA works under the supervision…
Polk State FallFest set for Oct. 14, now with car show
For more than three and a half decades, FallFest has been a seasonal mainstay on Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus. FallFest will be held for the 37th time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…