Polk State DBOT Chair Greg Littleton honored with James L. Wattenbarger Award
Polk State College is proud to announce that Greg Littleton, Chair of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, will receive the 2026 James L. Wattenbarger Award at the upcoming Association of Florida Colleges’…
Polk State celebrates 90 days with President Kamoutsas
When Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas became Polk State College’s sixth president on July 6, his work started with the people, not a distant vision. A Miami native, grandson of Cubans who fled communism, and first-generation college…
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital’s $1 million historic gift
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State…
U.S. Congressman Donalds encourages Polk State students to be civically engaged
Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members made their way to Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus on Thursday to celebrate Constitution Day, commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution and reaffirming the…
Polk State College announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Florida Department of Education
Polk State College announced on Wednesday that it is revitalizing its registered apprenticeship program in cybersecurity in partnership with the Florida Department of Education. Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and members of the State…
Florida College System Foundation presents $54,057 to Polk State College Foundation for student scholarships
Polk State College student Annastasia St. Louis works full time, pays her own expenses, and continues taking classes each semester as she prepares for a career in diagnostic medical sonography. St. Louis shared her story…
Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joins Polk State College today as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives, bringing more than 20 years of experience in state and higher education leadership. Dr. O’Farrell most recently served…
Polk State College to host Constitution Day events with Senator Osgood, Congressman Donalds
UPDATE 9/11/26: Polk State College will host U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R) and Florida Senator Rosalind Osgood (D) for Constitution Day on September 17. The times of their keynotes have changed: Donalds will serve as the…
Polk State College adopts institutional neutrality statement
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees adopted an institutional neutrality statement during its Monday meeting aimed at reinforcing the College’s educational mission. The statement maintains a neutral position on matters unrelated to the…
Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees elected its 2026-2027 leadership during its Monday meeting, where Ann Barnhart completed her service as Chair. Greg Littleton, who served as Vice Chair, was elected as the…