Polk State creates FAFSA page to keep students informed on latest changes
With ongoing changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Polk State College has created a FAFSA page that will help students stay up to date on the latest developments. The changes to…
Polk State-LEGOLAND® Building Higher Prepaid Scholarship student celebrates graduation and career
Traditionally, students land their careers after years of schooling and graduation from college. For Lilith Johansen, school came after she was already happily employed and building her career at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. That’s because LEGOLAND®…
Polk State Baseball to celebrate 12 outgoing players on Sophomore Night
Twelve sophomores will be celebrated on Thursday night as Polk State Baseball resumes Citrus Conference action against Seminole State College of Florida. The program will hold its annual Sophomore Night. The 12 outgoing players will…
Kids at College and Civics Leadership Academy return to Polk State campuses
Polk State College students won’t be the only ones taking classes this summer on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. A pair of summer camps will make their returns. Kids at College, a time-tested summer…
Sophomore Day: Hudson, Taboas to be celebrated by Polk State Softball prior to clash with HCC
WINTER HAVEN – The sophomore class for Polk State Softball may be small but it’s largely accomplished. For a young team under first-year Head Coach Kevin Lewis, Jillian Hudson and Jaylenne Taboas’ presence has been…
Polk State KCTIPS earns Excellence Award from CALEA
The Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety (KCTIPS) has hit new heights as it recently received the Excellence Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement for Law Enforcement Agencies…
New Polk State KCTIPS director hits ground running
In less than three months on the job as Director of the Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety (KCTIPS), Capt. Shawn Hoobin has hit the ground running. In his role since…
Polk State to host Career Expo on April 10
Setting students on a path toward success has long been a goal of Polk State College. On April 10, that vision will extend to the entire community. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the College…
Portion of Fairfax Street NE near Polk State to close first week in April
A portion of Fairfax Street Northeast near Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus will be closed during the first week of April as Tucker Paving crews perform sewer work as part of the Fire Station…
Polk State Visual Arts to host art competition
Polk State College’s Visual Arts Department is inviting students to enter its 2024 Student Exhibition and Competition. Students can enter the following categories: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography, and/or Design (including digital or…