Polk State College responding to case of COVID-19
The Florida Department of Health has notified Polk State College that Polk County’s second presumptive positive COVID-19 case is a student who takes courses on the Winter Haven Campus. The College has quickly responded by…
Polk State College to move to online learning environment for remainder of spring
UPDATE: This article has been updated as of 7:56 p.m. Tuesday to reflect Polk County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 announced by the Florida Department of Health. Per the recommendation of the Florida Department of…
Polk State College to suspend operations 5 p.m. March 16 – March 29
In addition to Polk State College’s suspension of face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses and closure to students effective Monday, March 16, 2020, the College will close at 5 p.m. Monday to everyone except essential personnel…
Polk State College closing to students March 16 – March 29
Polk State College is suspending all instruction including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes starting Monday, March 16, 2020, until Monday, March 30, 2020, when the College reopens from spring break. Students should not visit the…
Polk State College COVID-19 update: travel, events, and more
Polk State College continues to work diligently to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Department…
Polk State College remains open, continues to monitor coronavirus
With the recent news of the State University System implementing a mandatory two-week period of remote instruction due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Polk State College provides this update to clarify that the College remains open…
Congressman Soto recognizes Polk State President Falconetti nationally for Women’s History Month
Congressman Darren Soto recognized Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti on the U.S. House of Representatives floor and during a reception at his Kissimmee district office in honor of Women’s History Month. Falconetti’s accomplishments…
Polk State College exercises preparedness and continues to monitor coronavirus
Polk State College is closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), with College officials working closely with Polk County and the State of Florida and following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control…
Jessica Belli named head soccer coach at Polk State
Polk State College has selected Jessica Belli as its new head coach for women’s soccer. “Coach Belli is a perfect fit for Polk State College,” said Director of Athletics Stanley Cromartie. “She comes to us…
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…
