
Polk State LSAMP students show off research

Social disorders, artificial intelligence, and sleep were among the topics covered at this year’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Showcase. Four students had the opportunity to display their research in April on both…

Memorial Day: Polk State College will close May 24 through May 27

Polk State College will be closed from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will not take place, but registration will continue for summer. Enrollment is open for…

Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services

As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…

Experience at Polk State College Gateway to College Collegiate High School leads top two graduates to remain at College

For the top two graduates in Polk State College Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s 2024 class, their experience over the last two years has motivated them to continue their academic careers at Polk State…

Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian and salutatorian credit school staff, parents for success

The first and second in Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud to be second and first, respectively. Valedictorian Isabel Perez is the second member of her family to earn the…

Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 6

Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…

Polk State SALO coordinator wins prestigious service award

For the second year in a row, the Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award will call Polk State College its home. Blessen Jacob, Program Coordinator for Student Activities for the Student Activities & Leadership Office (SALO),…

Polk State’s PTK Xi Pi Chapter named top in Florida and 3rd in world, brings home 15 awards

Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapters took home a slew of recognitions at this year’s international conference, including the Xi Pi Chapter being named the top in Florida, third in world,…

Polk State creates FAFSA page to keep students informed on latest changes

With ongoing changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Polk State College has created a FAFSA page that will help students stay up to date on the latest developments. The changes to…

Polk State College celebrates Barnett family, $3 million pledge to Haines City-Davenport Campus

Polk State College celebrated Barney Barnett and his family on Monday at Airside Center West in Lakeland, where students, faculty, staff, and College leadership thanked the Barnetts for their generous $3 million pledge in support…