Resources available for Polk State students and community members facing food insecurity
Polk State College offers resources for students who are experiencing food insecurity. Two key programs, My Brother’s Keeper and Polk Pantry, accept donations year-round and provide discreet and confidential assistance to students by offering food…
Polk State collegiate high schools to hold info sessions for 2026-27
With application dates around the corner for Polk State College’s collegiate high schools, information sessions will be held over the next several months for parents and prospective students. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow…
Polk State Student Services closed Oct. 31 for training
Polk State College’s Student Services Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 31 as members of the department take part in a mandatory office retreat and training. While the department will be closed for in-person…
Polk State Education Program creates textbook donation initiative
For college students nationwide, textbooks can be a major cost. For students in Polk State College’s Education Program, there may be a solution. Education Program Director Victoria Carlock began her tenure during the Summer 2025…
Polk State receives historic NSF grant to bolster STEM opportunities
Thanks to a historic grant, Polk State College is on the verge of taking its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum to a whole new level. For the first time in the College’s history,…
Polk State Cardiovascular Tech students benefit from clinical affiliates, mentors
For the Polk State Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program, ensuring the success of students is a collaborative effort. CVT staff, classmates and clinical affiliates play integral roles. Brooke Wolfe is a 2025 graduate. Now employed at…
Lakeland Collegiate student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School senior Madison Dolan has big dreams. If her most recent recognition is any indication, those dreams seem well in sight. Dolan is a semifinalist for the National Merit…
Polk State celebrates Arts and Humanities Month
As the calendar turns to October, Polk State College is recognizing the importance of culture throughout the local community by celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month. Established in 1993, National Arts and Humanities Month is…
National Disability Employment Awareness: Polk State offers environment where all students can thrive
Committed to providing an environment where all students can thrive, Polk State College is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month for October. The College and students have seen firsthand the difference that special accommodations can…
Polk State alum’s appointment to FAA Administrator serves as inspiration for Aerospace Program
For graduates of Polk State College, the possibilities are limitless. That includes serving the highest levels of government. Over the summer, Polk State graduate Bryan Bedford was confirmed as the new Administrator of the Federal…