Injured football player finds new path helping other athletes
Marc Saint Fort dreamed of being a football star, and he was well on his way when he played wide receiver and defensive back at the University of Southern Mississippi. He attended the college on…
Polk State Bass Fishing Club to compete in national championship
Two teams will represent Polk State College’s Bass Fishing Club in the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) 2019 YETI College Fishing Championship. Austin Bell and Kyle Stafford, and Jerod Gadd and Trever Stephens will compete in…
Gonzalo Gutierrez named Florida College System SGA President of the Year
The Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA) has named Polk State College Winter Haven SGA President, Gonzalo Gutierrez, President of the Year. Gutierrez, who is working on a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision…
SGA Elections Underway: Vote Today!
Students can vote today and Tuesday for Student Government Association (SGA) officers on the Winter Haven Campus. The election for Lakeland Campus SGA officers will take place April 3 and 4. SGA provides Polk State…
Women’s History Month Celebration Kicks Off
Polk State College is kicking off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week with events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. The Office of Equity and Diversity, Polk State College Foundation, Student…
Speech & Debate Team Member Named FCSAA Forensics Student Of The Month
Polk State College student and Speech & Debate Team member Alberto Camargo was named the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) Forensics Student of the Month for February. Camargo, who is pursuing an Associate in…
Polk State Again Named Best Workplace For Commuters
Universal access to public transit, green initiatives, and designated parking spots for carpoolers have earned Polk State College its sixth consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently notified Polk…
Creative Writing Club To Host Florida Poet Laureate
Polk State College’s Creative Writing Club will host a special guest on February 1 in the Lakeland Student Center – Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke. He is only the fourth poet laureate in the history…
Polk State Pantry: A Helping Hand For Students Who Need Food And More
Imagine a room full of your favorite snacks. The Polk State Pantry is that, and so much more. The Lakeland Campus pantry will open Tuesday, Jan. 16, in LLC 2155A to provide food to students…
Polk State’s 117th Commencement: A Milestone For Students, President, And District Board Of Trustee
Polk State College’s 117th commencement ceremony was extraordinarily special, marking milestones for students, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustee Cindy Hartley Ross. Nearly 500 students flocked to the RP Funding Center –…