Polk State LSAMP students show off research
Social disorders, artificial intelligence, and sleep were among the topics covered at this year’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Showcase. Four students had the opportunity to display their research in April on both…
Polk State Corporate College Executive Director: No training is off limits
“There’s always a way.” Throughout her working career, that has been Polk State Corporate College Executive Director Patty Collins’ motto. Collins began her tenure at Polk State College in January. She arrived with more than…
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the last three quarters of 2023. The program’s Associate in Science graduates accomplished this on their…
New Polk State Head Volleyball Coach motivated by program’s proud legacy
Jessica Beal knows she has large shoes to fill, but that’s part of what motivates her to succeed. Beal, 27, began her tenure as Head Coach of Polk State Volleyball this week. She spent the…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Lane closure near Polk State Winter Haven scheduled for this week
Some commuters to and from Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus may need to find an alternate route late this week as crews repair a portion of road south of campus. The westbound lane of…
Memorial Day: Polk State College will close May 24 through May 27
Polk State College will be closed from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will not take place, but registration will continue for summer. Enrollment is open for…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…
Experience at Polk State College Gateway to College Collegiate High School leads top two graduates to remain at College
For the top two graduates in Polk State College Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s 2024 class, their experience over the last two years has motivated them to continue their academic careers at Polk State…
Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian and salutatorian credit school staff, parents for success
The first and second in Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s 2024 graduating class are proud to be second and first, respectively. Valedictorian Isabel Perez is the second member of her family to earn the…