Polk State Respiratory Care application open April 1 – May 31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open from April 1 through May 31 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…
Polk State Criminal Justice alum gets bachelor’s degree debt free, enrolls in master’s program at UF
For Noah Guinn, his ability to save money at the front end of his educational journey at Polk State College has been paramount as he now pursues a master’s degree at the University of Florida…
Polk State’s LDPA molds better leaders for City of Winter Haven
After 20 weeks in Polk State’s Leadership Development in Public Administration (LDPA) Program, City of Winter Haven employees left with new perspectives and skills to become successful leaders. LDPA was established in 2020 in partnership…
Priority registration for summer and fall starts at Polk State
Priority registration for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open enrollment will start on…
Women’s History Month Panel Discussion
Polk State College celebrated Women’s History Month with a panel discussion with influential women on the Winter Haven Campus. Moderated by Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs Tamara Sakagawa, the panel included: Zelda Abram, Chief…
Black History Month Gallery
Polk State College celebrated Black History Month with the Promoting Unity in Our Community luncheon on the Lakeland Campus and the Homecoming Tailgate Celebration on the Winter Haven Campus, as well as events throughout February…
Polk State Bookstore closed 3/24 in Winter Haven and 3/31 in Lakeland
Polk State College’s bookstores will be closed for inventory on March 24 in Winter Haven and on March 31 in Lakeland. Students can order books and materials online for delivery by mail or curbside pickup.…
First NIA cohort features 21 graduates from eight different states
The members of the first National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) class have returned to their communities with the knowledge and skills to transform their organizations and deliver results. The 21 members of the cohort…
Polk State job fairs to connect students and employers
Polk State College is hosting two job fairs: one on the Lakeland Campus in the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) atrium on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and one on the Winter Haven…
Polk State alum lands job at the College before having degree in hand
A single father to two preteen daughters, Jeremy Brown serves as proof to his girls that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to. Brown, 38, has had an interest in computers and technology…
