Lee promoted to Polk State Director of Athletics
Polk State College Interim Director of Athletics Randy Lee is now the Director of Athletics. Lee was officially promoted on Tuesday. Lee has been with the College since January and had served as interim since February. “This is…
What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2025 Semester
With Fall 2025 Semester classes set to begin on Aug. 11, it’s important for Polk State College students to know how to access resources and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…
Polk State announces tuition deadlines for Fall 2025 Semester
As the Fall 2025 Semester nears, students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Aug. 11, tuition and fees, all balances must be paid in full by Friday, Aug.…
Polk State places record 21 student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Team
Over the last two years, the number of Polk State student-athletes who qualified for the NJCAA All-Academic Team has more than doubled. After placing 10 for the 2022-23 Academic Year and 14 last year, the…
Polk State student and employee’s passion for The Arts brings department together
When Tori Cunningham arrived at Polk State College, she didn’t think her passion for art would ever be more than a hobby. After spending time at the College as a student and a part-time employee,…
Professor Tom Witek elevates Polk State Music with real-world expertise
Tom Witek has played thousands of jazz gigs, toured internationally and even appeared on American Horror Story. But his favorite audience these days? His students at Polk State College. After more than a decade as…
Polk State partners with The Mission of Winter Haven to empower students and underserved community through occupational therapy
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has launched a transformative partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, providing students with meaningful, real-world experience while empowering individuals facing homelessness and hunger through targeted life…
Polk State and Polk County Public Schools launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools formally announced the launch of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program during a celebration on the College’s Lakeland Campus on Tuesday. The program is made possible by a Pathway…
From Polk to the pastures of Alaska: Polk State OTA grad finds rewarding career in horse therapy for children
With a dream of blending nature and healing, Melissa Siewert, a 2023 Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate, found her calling among Alaska’s mountains. Siewert works with children through a unique blend of occupational therapy…
10th-graders achieve success at Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School completed their first school year with 10th-graders on the roster, and they are proud to report that these students achieved…