Polk State OTA application period open through Sept. 30
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application period opened this week and will remain open through Sept. 30. Prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and note that they must be admitted…
Polk State alumnus promoted to Lakeland Utilities Director
Joseph “Joe” Costine had little trouble breaking into the world of utilities. His ability to move up the ladder in his field, however, can be partially attributed to Polk State College’s affordability and flexibility. Last…
Polk State Network Systems student lands prestigious internship with DoW
At just 19 years old, Polk State College student Angel Vazquez never would have guessed he would be working alongside some of the brightest minds in the U.S. government’s largest agency. Earlier this spring, Vazquez…
America 250 highlights robust arts schedule for fall 2026
With the Fall 2026 Semester set to get underway, The Arts at Polk State College will again offer a robust schedule – this time while recognizing 250 years of America. In honor of the nation’s…
Pipeline between Lake Wales HS, Polk State Engineering Technology helps shape future for STEM in community
Polk State College’s newest articulation agreement – the Eagle to Phoenix Pathway Program with Florida Polytechnic University – will enhance STEM education at the College and make a profound impact on the local workforce. Partially…
Polk State FallFest set for Oct. 10
For more than six decades, Polk State College has provided opportunities and exceptional higher education in Polk County. For nearly four decades now, FallFest has provided local families with a fun-filled Saturday. This year’s event…
Polk State boasts school record 24 NJCAA All-Academic selections
The Polk State College Athletics Department continues to break records when it comes to academic achievement. After previously reporting a record 49 student-athletes on the FCSAA All-Academic Team, a record 24 have been named NJCAA…
Mission complete: Faculty and staff move into newly renovated Winter Haven Science Building
Built in 1966, the Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) is celebrating 60 years with much-needed upgrades intended to benefit students for decades to come. As faculty and staff returned to the building…
Polk State OTA students “pour with purpose” to continue support of The Mission
The latest initiative in the Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, a nonprofit that caters to the hungry and homeless, brought people to Downtown Central Park…
Polk State Lakeland Library receives grant for student sensory kits
Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in helping students feel more comfortable. In April, the Polk State Lakeland Library received $1,000 to create a circulating collection of…