Polk State College celebrates 60 years of excellence
As the 2024 calendar year ends, Polk State College reflects on 60 years of excellence. Opened in 1964, the College has more than 60,000 alumni. This includes numerous healthcare and public safety professionals, teachers, entrepreneurs,…
LEGOLAND ® Florida invests in Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship Program
Polk State College and LEGOLAND ® Florida Resort celebrated a continuing partnership in December on the Winter Haven Campus with LEGOLAND ®’s presentation of a $30,000 investment to the Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship Program. Established…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. December 11 for winter break, enrollment for spring continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, for winter break. College operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A limited number of College staff…
Graduate set up for success by Polk State after fleeing home country
Lorsen Thebaud’s arrival in Polk County came under unfortunate and unexpected circumstances. Now a graduate, his decision to attend Polk State College, however, has set him on the path to continued success. Thebaud graduated with…
First-generation student lands job, finds passion ahead of graduation from Polk State Nursing Program
Then a licensed practical nurse, Joane Mertilien applied to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in 2021 with the hopes of making a better life for her and her now 9-year-old son. In the process, Mertilien…
Mulberry City Clerk: Polk State bachelor’s degree gives “a little more clout”
For six years, Jenn Denson-Garcia has been serving municipalities in Polk County as a clerk. As a wife and mother to two daughters, her decision to enroll at Polk State College in her late-40s was…
Polk State professor connects music to teaching in Polk Style magazine cover story
Laura Brimer’s ability to bridge the worlds of academia and music has shaped her into a uniquely creative force, one that she explores in depth in the latest cover story of Polk Style magazine. As…
Polk State brings home 21 Awards of Excellence from the state
Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) earned 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024, including 10 Gold Awards and one Best in…
Polk State alum named Polk County Public Schools Principal of the Year
Suzie Nelson’s journey to being named 2024-25 Polk County Public Schools Principal of the Year is a testament to her resilience, dedication, and the powerful impact of education. Playing a key role was Polk State…
POLKcast: Phi Theta Kappa launches Pathways to Success series
POLKcast returns for its highly anticipated fifth season, featuring Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Chapter. Hosted by Cole Johnson, the chapter’s Vice President for Leadership, this season tackles the pressing challenges faced…