Polk State celebrates funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating critical funding for its Haines City-Davenport Campus with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $116.5 billion 2024-2025 budget which includes $8.1 million for the development of the future facility. The…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
Johnson, Wainman form special friendship in reunion at Polk State
Over the last five years, a pair of Polk State Baseball outgoing sophomores have watched their sportsmanship evolve into a best friendship. With both signed to Georgia Southwestern State University, infielder Evan Wainman and outfielder Kelsen Johnson will have…
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…
Polk State Corporate College Executive Director: No training is off limits
“There’s always a way.” Throughout her working career, that has been Polk State Corporate College Executive Director Patty Collins’ motto. Collins began her tenure at Polk State College in January. She arrived with more than…
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the last three quarters of 2023. The program’s Associate in Science graduates accomplished this on their…
New Polk State Head Volleyball Coach motivated by program’s proud legacy
Jessica Beal knows she has large shoes to fill, but that’s part of what motivates her to succeed. Beal, 27, began her tenure as Head Coach of Polk State Volleyball this week. She spent the…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Lane closure near Polk State Winter Haven scheduled for this week
Some commuters to and from Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus may need to find an alternate route late this week as crews repair a portion of road south of campus. The westbound lane of…
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…