Polk State HR Management concentration aligned to meet SHRM standards
Polk State College students who graduate with a concentration in Human Resources Management through its Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program will have the skills necessary to thrive in the world of…
59 Polk State students named to 2025-26 FCSAA All-Academic Team
A 2025-2026 Academic Year that saw Polk State College accomplish many things has culminated in 59 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) All-Academic Team recognitions for the College’s athletes and members of the Speech and…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
The Summer 2026 Semester is underway at Polk State College and some of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or are closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located…
Polk State PTK officer named to Coca-Cola Academic Team
As the new Phi Theta Kappa International Vice President for Division II, Polk State College student Catherine Derival has a lot on her plate. The concern of paying for college, however, has been largely alleviated,…
Thriving mentorship program among many benefits for Polk State HR Club
Whether it’s Future Business Leaders of America, Student Government Association or the STEM Club, Polk State College – through the Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO) – has many networking opportunities that broaden students’ horizons.…
Former Polk State SGA president finds rewarding career in nation’s capital
Less than a decade ago, Kieran Sequin found himself as a member of Polk State College’s Student Government Association (SGA). Now, he lives and works just a stone’s throw away from the halls of the…
Empower to Employ highlights challenges, early successes during panel discussion
Polk State College has long prided itself on being an inclusive institution where students of all backgrounds and persuasions could thrive. Since August, the College has reached an often-overlooked demographic – students with intellectual disabilities.…
Resources available for Polk State students and community members facing food insecurity
Polk State College offers resources for students who are experiencing food insecurity. Two key programs, My Brother’s Keeper and Polk Pantry, accept donations year-round and provide discreet and confidential assistance to students by offering food…
Polk State Student Services closed Oct. 31 for training
Polk State College’s Student Services Office will be closed on Friday, Oct. 31 as members of the department take part in a mandatory office retreat and training. While the department will be closed for in-person…
Polk State receives historic NSF grant to bolster STEM opportunities
Thanks to a historic grant, Polk State College is on the verge of taking its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum to a whole new level. For the first time in the College’s history,…