
Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials

Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials for faculty and staff on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. The socials were opportunities to reconnect with colleagues at the start of the new academic year as…

Polk State celebrates 2023 Convocation

Polk State College’s faculty, staff, and administrators convened on August 10, 2023, for its annual Convocation. This year’s theme, “A Brighter Future,” focused on the work ahead to ensure success for students and to develop…

Polk State welcomes freshmen at 2023 First Flight

Polk State College welcomed more than 800 first-time-in-college students to the 2023-2024 Academic Year during two First Flight Freshmen Welcome events on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. Students had the opportunity to meet with…

Polk State President’s Leadership Institute Class II Graduates

Polk State College’s Office of Corporate and Leadership Development celebrated the graduation of its second President’s Leadership Institute class on August 1, 2023. Faculty and staff participants culminated the leadership development program with presentations of…

Polk State College Start Right Campaign 2023

Polk State College hosted its annual Start Right Campaign on July 29 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, a food pantry, and more were…

Polk State College celebrates 128th commencement photo gallery

Polk State College hosted its 128th commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremonies included remarks by Distinguished Alumnus Bo Boyte and District Board of Trustees’ Immediate Past…

Polk State College Lakeland vs Winter Haven Field Day: Autism Acceptance Month

Polk State College hosted a field day in support of Autism acceptance. Polk County School Board member Lisa Miller provided remarks. Faculty and staff from the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses competed in a series…

Polk State College Spring Graduation Party

Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office hosted graduation parties on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses for the Spring 2023 Graduating Class.

Professional Development Day 2023

Polk State College hosted its annual Professional Development Day on April 14, 2023, on the Lakeland Campus. Convening under the theme of We are One, faculty and staff had the opportunity to engage in keynote…

Women’s History Month Panel Discussion

Polk State College celebrated Women’s History Month with a panel discussion with influential women on the Winter Haven Campus. Moderated by Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Tamara Sakagawa, the panel included: Zelda Abram, Chief…