
Polk State Kids at College returns in person with full day & Friday options

Registration for Polk State Kids at College is open, and this summer is special in more ways than one. Not only will Kids at College return to Polk State’s campuses after two years of virtual…

Polk State Nursing application will be open May 15-31

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program will be open from 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, through May 31 for students interested in pursuing the Associate in Science in Nursing starting in August. Nursing…

Polk State Metallica Scholar overcomes adversity, gets opportunity to take guitar company to next level

As a musician, Noel Rosa’s resume speaks for itself, but there have been numerous trials and tribulations along the way. Rosa, 55, of Lakeland, takes great pride in finding solutions to his own problems. This…

Polk State graduate finishes what she started 40 years later

After five tries and four decades, Helen Hill graduated from Polk State College with a four-year degree. A 1982 graduate of Lake Wales High School, Hill, 58, of Babson Park, first attended Polk State in…

Graduating Charlie hangs up his feathers so Alex can spread his wings

Alexander Gonzalez has idolized superheroes in comic books and video games since he was a child, as their stories of overcoming adversity and doing good for the world served as inspiration and motivation while growing…

ENROLL NOW! Summer classes start May 9 at Polk State

Enrollment for the Summer 2022 Semester is underway at Polk State College. Currently enrolled students can also register for Fall 2022 Semester classes. Summer classes will start on May 9. Open enrollment for the Fall…

Graduating Polk State Education student takes over her kindergarten teacher’s classroom

Myla Bence always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but it is serendipity that led her to taking over her own kindergarten teacher’s classroom at Berkley Charter Elementary, where she secured a job before…

Polk State grad finishes what she started 30 years later

Jennifer Donnal was just a year out of high school when she first stepped foot on campus at Polk State College. Through trials and tribulations, Donnal is leaving the College 30 years later with a…

Sophomore Night: Baseball sophomores reflect on Polk State careers ahead of final home game

Come Wednesday night, 13 Polk State Baseball sophomores will take Bing Tyus Yard for the final time. The Eagles will celebrate Sophomore Night before playing host to Hillsborough Community College. The sophomores have varying stories…

Polk State College receives $375K+ through FDOE’s Open Door Grant Program

Polk State College has partnered with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to provide students with grant funding for in-demand, high-quality workforce programs that allow them to quickly gain critical skills needed in Polk County’s…