Education grad named Teacher of the Year thanks Polk State for “all they invested in me”
Heather Kunze says she wanted to be a teacher as long as she could remember, but it wasn’t until her thirties that she “finally decided to buckle down and do this for myself – for…
Polk State Education student named Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary
Julia Barrett is wowing professionals in the field of education before she even has her degree in hand. She was named School-Related Employee of the Year at Carlton Palmore Elementary, where she serves as a…
Polk State graduate named Teacher of the Year driven by upbringing in foster care
Ashley Ray was inspired to become a teacher to give back to students like her and her siblings who grew up in foster care and became adopted brothers and sisters. Ray was named Teacher of…
Are you ready for fall registration?
Registration for the Fall 2024 Semester at Polk State College begins June 25 for priority registration and July 1 for open registration. Students will be registering in a new system, the Polk Portal, the College’s…
Polk State closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
Polk State College will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. The College will reopen on Thursday, June 20. It is important to note that registration for the Fall 2024 Semester…
State Department’s IDEAS Program awards Polk State College grant to build study abroad capacity
Polk State College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. Polk State is one of 37 U.S. colleges and universities that…
Polk State celebrates funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating critical funding for its Haines City-Davenport Campus with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $116.5 billion 2024-2025 budget which includes $8.1 million for the development of the future facility. The…
Fancelli Scholarship sets up Purcell Elementary grad to be Polk State legacy
Thanks to the Polk State College Foundation’s Fancelli Scholarship, one Purcell Elementary School graduate has a clear path toward becoming a Polk State legacy. Lily Labonte, 11, was the winner from the Mulberry school for…
Winter Haven Campus Library closed June 19-21
Summer is a slower time on campus which allows departments a little more time and flexibility to work on special projects. One such project begins this month in the Polk State Winter Haven Library and…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
