Polk State Student Services closed Oct. 31 for training
Polk State College’s Student Services Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 31 as members of the department take part in a mandatory office retreat and training. While the department will be closed for in-person…
Polk State Education Program creates textbook donation initiative
For college students nationwide, textbooks can be a major cost. For students in Polk State College’s Education Program, there may be a solution. Education Program Director Victoria Carlock began her tenure during the Summer 2025…
Polk State receives historic NSF grant to bolster STEM opportunities
Thanks to a historic grant, Polk State College is on the verge of taking its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum to a whole new level. For the first time in the College’s history,…
Polk State Cardiovascular Tech students benefit from clinical affiliates, mentors
For the Polk State Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program, ensuring the success of students is a collaborative effort. CVT staff, classmates and clinical affiliates play integral roles. Brooke Wolfe is a 2025 graduate. Now employed at…
Lakeland Collegiate student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School senior Madison Dolan has big dreams. If her most recent recognition is any indication, those dreams seem well in sight. Dolan is a semifinalist for the National Merit…
Polk State celebrates Arts and Humanities Month
As the calendar turns to October, Polk State College is recognizing the importance of culture throughout the local community by celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month. Established in 1993, National Arts and Humanities Month is…
Polk State Music alum performs worldwide after getting start at collegiate high school
Now a professional musician who has performed across the globe, Ryan Michael James was a high school junior when he enrolled at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and took courses in the…
National Disability Employment Awareness: Polk State offers environment where all students can thrive
Committed to providing an environment where all students can thrive, Polk State College is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month for October. The College and students have seen firsthand the difference that special accommodations can…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate and Chain of Lakes earn Schools of Excellence designation for 2024-25
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School continue to flex when it comes to academic excellence. For the 2024-2025 Academic Year, the two schools were recognized as…
Polk State alum’s appointment to FAA Administrator serves as inspiration for Aerospace Program
For graduates of Polk State College, the possibilities are limitless. That includes serving the highest levels of government. Over the summer, Polk State graduate Bryan Bedford was confirmed as the new Administrator of the Federal…