Polk State places record 21 student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Team
Over the last two years, the number of Polk State student-athletes who qualified for the NJCAA All-Academic Team has more than doubled. After placing 10 for the 2022-23 Academic Year and 14 last year, the…
Polk State student and employee’s passion for The Arts brings department together
When Tori Cunningham arrived at Polk State College, she didn’t think her passion for art would ever be more than a hobby. After spending time at the College as a student and a part-time employee,…
Professor Tom Witek elevates Polk State Music with real-world expertise
Tom Witek has played thousands of jazz gigs, toured internationally and even appeared on American Horror Story. But his favorite audience these days? His students at Polk State College. After more than a decade as…
Polk State partners with The Mission of Winter Haven to empower students and underserved community through occupational therapy
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has launched a transformative partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, providing students with meaningful, real-world experience while empowering individuals facing homelessness and hunger through targeted life…
Can’t make it to campus? Sign up for a virtual advising appointment
Polk State College offers virtual and remote advising appointments in addition to in-person assistance. Can’t make it to campus? Scheduling online is easy by clicking here. Students should enter their Polk State ID number and…
Polk State College introduces block scheduling, expanded class offerings at JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales
Polk State College is expanding its academic offerings and support services at the JD Alexander Center at 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales to enhance services and opportunities for students in the surrounding community.…
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…
