Professor of Biology Logan Randolph leaves a legacy with life experience passed on to students and colleagues
Dr. Logan Randolph’s journey to Polk State College was anything but ordinary. Born on a working farm in rural Kentucky in 1963, he spent his early days among sprawling vegetation and open fields, which sparked…
New Citrus Connection bus stop in front of Polk State Advanced Technology Center expands access to workforce training
Citrus Connection will add a new bus stop directly in front of Polk State College’s Advanced Technology Center at 310 Technology Drive in Bartow starting on August 4, eliminating the nearly 1-mile walk students and…
Face-to-face classes canceled Monday evening on Lakeland Campus due to power outage
UPDATE JULY 14, 2025 8:40 P.M.: Power and internet have been restored at Lakeland Campus. ORIGINAL POST: Face-to-face classes are canceled Monday evening on the Lakeland Campus due to a power outage. Students are encouraged…
Polk State and Polk County Public Schools launch Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Polk State College and Polk County Public Schools formally announced the launch of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program during a celebration on the College’s Lakeland Campus on Tuesday. The program is made possible by a Pathway…
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025
For the first time in Polk State College history, all three of its collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education, and not for a lack of academic achievement…
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books
Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 2 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year…
Polk State College secures $10 million for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2025-2026 state budget on Monday with Polk State College’s operational funding maintained, $10 million for the continued development of the Haines City-Davenport Campus and $6.1 million to complete the renovations…
Registration and payments will be unavailable 3 p.m. June 30 until 8 a.m. July 1
Registration and payments will not be available from 3 p.m. on Monday, June 30, until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, due to needed maintenance to the Polk Portal. It is important to note that…
Polk State will be closed July 3-6 for Fourth of July holiday
Polk State College will be closed from July 3 through July 6 for the Fourth of July holiday. Open registration will continue to take place in the Polk Portal for the Fall 2025 Semester. The…
From Polk to the pastures of Alaska: Polk State OTA grad finds rewarding career in horse therapy for children
With a dream of blending nature and healing, Melissa Siewert, a 2023 Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate, found her calling among Alaska’s mountains. Siewert works with children through a unique blend of occupational therapy…
