
Polk State & Amazon put student’s dreams within reach

After 10 years at Polk State College, Chris Montero achieved his Associate in Arts degree in December and is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program thanks to support…

Polk State College and Polk County Sheriff’s Office officially announce National Public Safety Innovation Academy

The world got a first look at the new National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) during a news conference at the Polk State College Center for Public Safety. NIA is an eight-week executive program for…

Polk State legend Tyus proud to see Corbeil break his wins record

For some record-holders, watching a record fall by the wayside can be bittersweet, but for former Polk State Head Baseball Coach and Athletics Director Bing Tyus, that’s hardly the case. With Polk State’s 9-7 win…

National Public Safety Innovation Academy invites media to experience newest command school

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti will discuss the newest national law enforcement and corrections command school, the National Public Safety Innovation…

Polk State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization

The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…

Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium

Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…

Polk State breaks ground on permanent labyrinth for Winter Haven Campus

Consider construction underway for one of the most significant additions in the history of Polk State College’s Humanities Department. Dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the lawn of the Winter Haven Campus…

Polk State continues to enroll for 12-week, 8-week classes

Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with 12-week classes starting on February 6 and eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students…

After 17 years in the kitchen, Polk State grad finds career at the College

For Solomon Neas, it has been a long journey to work in his desired field, but after more than 17 years in the culinary industry, he has returned to his alma mater. Neas, 34, began…

Polk State to kick off Black History Month celebration

Polk State College will kick off a month of activities celebrating Black History Month on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at noon in the Lakeland Technology Building’s LTB 1100 with its first event titled Promoting Unity…