
Six Offices Relocating on Winter Haven Campus

A handful of offices on Polk State’s Winter Haven campus are permanently relocating this week from modules to the former Criminal Justice building, which is now part of the Health Center and Gym (WHC). The…

Polk State’s Stephanie L. Campbell Named Association of Florida Colleges VP

Stephanie L. Campbell, Polk State’s Upward Bound Program Director, recently achieved the position of Vice President for Regions and Chapters for the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) for 2017-2018. The AFC represents the employees, presidents,…

Students Encouraged to Learn Canvas, Replacing PAL in Spring

Starting spring 2018, students will no longer use PAL and will instead navigate their traditional, online, and hybrid courses by receiving course updates, submitting assignments, and communicating with professors through Canvas. Students will gain access…

Polk State Helps Veterans Transition Back to Everyday Life


Polk State Theatre Presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre with the upcoming production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The musical comedy follows six quirky adolescents as they participate in a middle…

Spring Registration Opens

Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…

Retired Faculty Member Marshall Ledbetter Remembered for Dedication to Students

Marshall Robin Ledbetter leaves behind a camera shop, thousands of books, and a legacy at Polk State College as a retired faculty member and the patriarch of a family with many alumni. The lifelong educator,…

Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Named National Merit Semifinalist

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Sujena Koilpillai is one of 16,000 students in the U.S. who is a 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. Nearly 1.6 million high school juniors tested…

Senator Stargel Visits Polk State to Discuss College’s Needs

Senator Kelli Stargel visited Polk State College on Monday to meet with College leaders, strengthen collaboration, and discuss how she can best advocate for the institution. Stargel met with President Angela Garcia Falconetti, Provost Steve…

Public Safety Students Get Real-Life Lessons Thanks to Local Businesses

Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy cadets participated one recent morning in traffic-stop simulations – lessons that are now more realistic thanks to some local donors. Rick’s Bar-B-Q of…