Polk State Lakeland Collegiate recognized as Polk County’s top high school
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been recognized as the top school in Polk County and among the best schools in the state of Florida. The high marks came from U.S. News & World…
Polk State Nursing to hold info sessions
The highly sought, limited-admission Nursing Program at Polk State College will host information sessions on each campus. Info sessions will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in WLR 106…
Polk State College to host open house events March 26 and April 4
Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 and the Lakeland Campus on April 4. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Polk State Education student has “Eye-Opening Experience” from field study published in newsletter
As Carmen Billante prepares to graduate from Polk State College later this year with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, there has been more than one incident that has guided her path. The latest…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology grad forges career path outside of the lab
Lauren King admits, “I had no idea that an Associate in Science could take me so far.” Her Polk State College degree in Cardiovascular Technology has led to a rewarding and unexpected career outside of…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate alum graduates from MIT
Sergio Perez fondly remembers late nights studying English flashcards with the help of his mother “when she didn’t know the language herself.” Now he reflects on how far he has come as an alumnus of…
State-of-the-art equipment helps set Polk State Respiratory Care students up for success
With newly acquired modern equipment, experienced instructors, and a track record of success, Polk State College’s Respiratory Program adequately prepares students for a rewarding career in the field. The two-year program awards an Associate in…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology students achieve rewarding careers before graduation
Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program celebrates a 100% job-placement rate and a 95% licensure pass rate on first attempts, with many students receiving job offers before they even have their Associate in Science…
Lakeland Collegiate set strong foundation for Ivy League grad
For Kaitlyn Kelley, the small, community-centric setting that she felt at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School helped direct her transition to the Ivy League and now at one of the most prestigious law schools…
Pair of Polk State collegiate high school students participate in Community Classroom
A pair of students from Polk State College’s collegiate high schools had the opportunity this fall semester to learn a little more about local government. Zia Leidinger, 17, from Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to…