Graduating Gateway student accelerates her dream to law career at Polk State
Giselle Mason is a familiar face on Polk State College’s campuses, but it wasn’t long ago that she was the “new kid” at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, having moved from…
Graduating student says Polk State is not only a college, it’s also a place to grow
Isabella Diaz’s journey to her degree has not been easy, but it has been filled with people who have provided help when she needed it and opportunities that will undoubtedly aid in her future endeavors.…
Polk State students, President & DBOT Vice Chair connect virtually to discuss challenges & solutions
Polk State College’s student leaders, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustees Vice Chair Cindy Hartley Ross connected in a Zoom web conference meeting Wednesday to discuss challenges to the online learning environment…
Polk State SALO keeps students engaged through Virtual Student Center
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) has not slowed down during the College’s move to the online learning environment. Students quickly brainstormed creative ways to keep their peers connected in the online…
Polk State College students share advice and motivation for their peers
As Polk State College students successfully completed the first week of the fully online learning environment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, they took to social media to connect and share some words of…
Polk State students meet Polk County delegates in Tallahassee ahead of 2020 Legislative Session
Polk State College students connected with members of the Polk County Legislative Delegation in Tallahassee ahead of the 2020 Legislative Session to share the critical importance of investing in student services such as advising, as…
Polk State wins Chancellor’s Best Practice Award for First-Year Experience and Guided Pathways
For the second consecutive year, Polk State College received a Chancellor’s Best Practice Award from the Florida College System – this time for its First-Year Experience and Guided Pathways programs focused on ensuring students persist…
Polk State Speech & Debate Team celebrates win at first-ever tournament at home
What do flatulence, Russian hackers, and the psychology of fear all have in common? They were three of many informative – and entertaining – topics at Polk State College’s first-ever forensics tournament, and the latter…
Congressman Soto visits Winter Haven campus
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose district includes part of Polk County, held a Town Hall meeting Oct. 9 at the Winter Haven campus for students, faculty, and staff.
Polk State reopens and is collecting donations to aid those impacted by Hurricane Dorian
Polk State College reopened Thursday, September 5, after Hurricane Dorian came dangerously close to Florida’s east coast. While the College’s facilities weathered storms without damage, residents of the Bahamas were not as fortunate. The Student…