
Registration starts October 24 for Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College

UPDATE 10/25/22: Please note that this article has been updated to show that enrollment will now take place on October 31. Enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College will start on October…

Polk State KCTIPS cadets sit in on “eye-opening” hearings

Students at the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) at Polk State College put in hundreds of hours of training to become certified as law enforcement, corrections, or probation officers. On Tuesday, Sept.…

Educator Preparation Institute graduate: Polk State College is home

Vincent Miller traveled the world as a renowned vocalist, was named Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools, achieved his doctorate in Education, and currently serves as Assistant Head of Schools for Academy…

Polk State Aerospace graduate blazes trail to Delta

Inspired by a movie based on trailblazers, Ani Olafemi has become one himself. Olafemi, 31, is the first known Polk State College Aerospace graduate to work for Delta Air Lines. Hired in August, his class…

Polk State Early Childhood Education student elevates career with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

Cici Cantero has worked for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for seven years and recently received a promotion due in part to the knowledge she has gained in Polk State College’s Early Childhood…

Hurricane Heroes: Polk State employees go “above and beyond” to ensure campus safety during Hurricane Ian

For Polk State College, the damage from Hurricane Ian was minimal, but the efforts to make sure the College was prepared beforehand and safe afterward were anything but. The Emergency Management Team began meeting daily…

Nigerian National Team member Ottah excels early for Polk State Soccer

Undefeated at 7-0 and nationally ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, newcomers have played a vital role for Polk State Soccer. Among those, perhaps no one’s story is more unique than that of midfielder…

Polk State takes measures to enhance safety and security on campus

Polk State College takes the well-being of the College community very seriously and continues to enhance safety and security at all its locations. This commitment is evidenced with annual investments including the expansion of the…

Governor DeSantis appoints Polk State President Falconetti to Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group

Polk State President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday, September 16, 2022, to serve as a member of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group. President Garcia…

Polk State Gateway sets Tufino family up for success

Gina Tufino’s oldest daughter was enrolling in classes at Polk State College when a glance changed the educational path for her younger children. Come next school year, Tufino will have had four children attend Polk…