Polk State Again Named Best Workplace For Commuters
Universal access to public transit, green initiatives, and designated parking spots for carpoolers have earned Polk State College its sixth consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently notified Polk…
A Message From The President: Campus Safety & Support For All
It is with a heavy heart that I write this following the horrific event that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. On behalf of Polk State College, I send my…
UCF Success Coach Motivates Students: “If I Could Do It, You Can Too”
When students become a part of the Eagle family at Polk State College, they also have the opportunity to become Knights or Bulls in training. Through the College’s partnerships with University of Central Florida’s Transfer…
Florida Poet Laureate Encourages Students To Read And Write
If you’re sitting around waiting for inspiration, forget about it. That was advice Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke gave students and aspiring writers during his recent presentation hosted by the Creative Writing Club at Polk…
Polk State Celebrates Black History Month With Cultural Events
Polk State College has a slate of events planned through February in honor of Black History Month. The month-long celebration will include ethnic cuisine, African literature and music, movies with historically important themes, STEM activities…
Aerospace Alumnus Learned More Than Flying Planes
Aaron Poidevin remembers the first time he thought he wanted to be a pilot. He was at MacDill’s Airfest. He was 8. “I was a kid watching airplanes doing tricks in the sky – of…
Creative Writing Club To Host Florida Poet Laureate
Polk State College’s Creative Writing Club will host a special guest on February 1 in the Lakeland Student Center – Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke. He is only the fourth poet laureate in the history…
Collegiate High Schools No. 1 In State For Graduation Rates
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate and Lakeland Collegiate high schools rank No. 1 out of 448 public high schools in Florida for four-year graduation rates. Gov. Rick Scott recently notified Polk State College’s charter…
USF Advisor Provides Pathways For Polk State Students
When students become a part of the Eagle family at Polk State College, they also have the opportunity to become Bulls or Knights in training. Through the College’s partnerships with University of South Florida’s FUSE…
President, District Board Of Trustees Meet With Legislators, Advocate For Students
Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti and members of the District Board of Trustees recently gathered in Tallahassee to meet with representatives from the Florida College System’s 27 other institutions, as well as engage…