Polk State receives historic NSF grant to bolster STEM opportunities
Thanks to a historic grant, Polk State College is on the verge of taking its Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum to a whole new level. For the first time in the College’s history,…
Internet restored on Lakeland Campus
UPDATE October 16, 2025, 10:48 p.m. Internet at Polk State Lakeland Campus has been restored. Classes and operations to resume as normal on Friday, October 17, 2025. ORIGINAL POST Polk State’s Lakeland Campus is currently…
AgriPolk: Polk State launches new pathway to careers in agriculture
Polk State College has launched an initiative to connect students ripe with passion for agriculture to higher education and workforce training that will lead to rewarding careers. AgriPolk combines the transferable Associate in Arts (AA)…
Polk State’s “darkroom renaissance” brings students back to the basics
The Black and White Photography class at Polk State College is far more than its name suggests. This foundational film course is a gateway to mastering the art and science of photography, offering students hands-on…
Polk State Cardiovascular Tech students benefit from clinical affiliates, mentors
For the Polk State Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program, ensuring the success of students is a collaborative effort. CVT staff, classmates and clinical affiliates play integral roles. Brooke Wolfe is a 2025 graduate. Now employed at…
Registration will start in November for Spring 2026 Semester at Polk State College
Registration for the Spring 2026 Semester at Polk State College will begin in November, with priority registration starting on November 3 for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration…
Don’t be alarmed! Polk State Winter Haven Library will be disposing of books
Polk State College does not want students and patrons to be alarmed beginning the week of October 20 while staff members box up and dispose of damaged books and materials in the Winter Haven Campus…
POLKcast: Old school meets new rules with social media & student life
In the latest episode of POLKcast, Librarian Jarrod Jones sits down with student worker Sunny Charles for an insightful and often hilarious conversation about the ever-evolving world of social media, from MySpace nostalgia to TikTok…
Lakeland Collegiate student named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School senior Madison Dolan has big dreams. If her most recent recognition is any indication, those dreams seem well in sight. Dolan is a semifinalist for the National Merit…
Polk State celebrates Arts and Humanities Month
As the calendar turns to October, Polk State College is recognizing the importance of culture throughout the local community by celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month. Established in 1993, National Arts and Humanities Month is…
