Writing Tutor, Adjunct Professor To Inspire With Relay For Life Survivor Speech
She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. She has been awarded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for work during a coup in Africa. She survived a violent car chase that left her with a permanently disfigured arm.…
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…
A Message From The President: Campus Safety & Support For All
It is with a heavy heart that I write this following the horrific event that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. On behalf of Polk State College, I send my…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Named Sunshine State Scholar
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School student Jessica Luongo has been named a Sunshine State Scholar, making her one of only three students in all of Polk County to receive the honor for…
UCF Success Coach Motivates Students: “If I Could Do It, You Can Too”
When students become a part of the Eagle family at Polk State College, they also have the opportunity to become Knights or Bulls in training. Through the College’s partnerships with University of Central Florida’s Transfer…
Polk State Theatre Presents “The Clean House”
Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre with the first production of the Spring 2018 semester– “The Clean House.” The romantic comedy by Sarah Ruhl follows a married couple and their hired…
Polk State Gives Student From Puerto Rico “Fresh Start”
The story of how Jose Ferrer’s life changed starts two days before Hurricane Maria razed his hometown of Aguadilla. Three months into his first semester of college, Ferrer sat in class at the University of…
Polk State Celebrates Black History Month With Cultural Events
Polk State College has a slate of events planned through February in honor of Black History Month. The month-long celebration will include ethnic cuisine, African literature and music, movies with historically important themes, STEM activities…
Polk State To Host FIRST LEGO League Championship
Polk State College is scheduled to host the FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship on Sunday, February 18, bringing together nearly 1,500 elementary and middle school students, as well as LEGO enthusiasts. Forty-eight teams…
Academic Advisor Gives Students Choices About Their Education
College is incredibly exciting, but can also be difficult to navigate. Polk State College’s academic advisors make huge differences in the lives of students every day, not only by ensuring that they enroll in the…