Florida Department of Education’s Division of Career & Adult Education Chancellor visits Polk State
Polk State College was honored to welcome Henry Mack, Chancellor of the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Career and Adult Education, to Polk County on Wednesday to tour the College’s state-of-the-art workforce training facilities…
The food trucks are coming! Polk State to host vendors starting 11/1
Polk State College has partnered with the Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally to provide food services on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses through a rotating variety of local food trucks. Beginning November 1, food…
Polk State Respiratory alum returns as Clinical Education Coordinator to train future RTs
Jordan Emro is a proud alum of Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program and enjoyed nearly a decade working in the clinical setting before she felt called to return to the College full time. Emro…
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…
Students can participate in Virtual Student Center and small campus events this fall
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office, better known as SALO, has a diverse and exciting calendar of events for the Fall 2021 Semester, including a wide selection of activities through the Virtual Student…
Polk State libraries, tutoring & more to return to campus
Polk State College staff and faculty are excited to expand on-campus services for students during the fall semester. Beginning Monday, August 2, 2021, Polk State will move to Phase III of its Be the Solution:…
Polk State bookstores will open for in-person services
As Polk State College transitions to Phase III of its Return to Campus Plan with all services opening on campus, Polk State’s on-campus bookstores will provide in-person services beginning August 2, 2021. The College’s bookstores,…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate valedictorian, salutatorian heading to college with prestigious scholarships
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s valedictorian McKenna Blevins and salutatorian Abigail Matta are both celebrating milestone accomplishments, including graduation from high school with their college degrees and some prestigious scholarships to…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate celebrates first National Merit Scholar in school’s history
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School is celebrating its first National Merit Scholar in the school’s history. Abigail Matta is one of only 1,000 distinguished high school seniors nationally to be awarded…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools celebrate three 2021 Silver Garland winners
Polk State College’s Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Lakeland Collegiate High School are celebrating three seniors who received 2021 Silver Garland Awards during The Ledger’s 45th annual event honoring Polk County high school…