Polk State Aerospace student lands UPS Airlines internship and scholarship
If someone told Ismael Jimenez-Barreto three years ago that he would be interning with one of the largest cargo airlines in the world, he would have doubted them. He was an aeronautical university dropout working…
Polk County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year is a Polk State alum who believes in giving back to the community that educated him
Vincent Miller is much more than the 2020 Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools. He is a basketball coach. He is the founder of the mentoring program Filling the Lane and co-founder…
Polk State College is monitoring news and information about coronavirus
Polk State College is closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). College officials are working closely with Polk County and the State of Florida to monitor the situation and are following guidelines from…
William Swinford was “guiding light” who empowered students and colleagues
William “Bill” Swinford’s 32 years of service to Polk State College was marked by his dedication to empowering students and colleagues and, in turn, his ability to build the College up by cultivating the talent…
Former Polk State President Larry Durrence remembered for leading College through great growth
Larry Durrence led Polk State College through unprecedented growth during his eight-year tenure as president. He increased enrollment at what was then Polk Community College by nearly one-third. He introduced new degree programs in areas…
1098-T tax forms available for qualified students
Students who made payments for qualified tuition and related expenses in 2019 may access their 1098-T tax forms via PASSPORT. Students may log in to their PASSPORT accounts and click on “My Financial Tab” to…
Polk State Theatre presents ‘Silent Sky’
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” ran Feb. 13-16, 2020, at the Fine Arts Theatre in Winter Haven. The play explored women’s place in early 1900s society and social progress ahead of Women’s History Month.…
Polk State College supports Governor’s Last Mile College Completion Program
Polk State College is proud to support Governor Ron DeSantis’s Last Mile Completion Program, which aims to provide scholarships for students who left college before reaching graduation, and who are motivated to complete the “last…
Polk State College is open and classes are in session on Presidents Day
Polk State College is open and classes are taking place as scheduled this Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Enrollment for the spring 2020 FASTRACK 2 session also remains underway. Classes start on March 4. Students…
Enrollment for FASTRACK 2 still underway at Polk State
Spring 2020 is in full swing at Polk State College, and there is still time for students to enroll in this semester’s FASTRACK 2 session, which will begin March 4. Students are encouraged to visit…
