Polk State Receives Gateway to College Grant for New High School
Polk State College has received $325,000 from Gateway to College National Network to support its third charter high school. Gateway to College National Network encompasses 43 institutions across 23 states; besides Polk State, the only…
Polk State Seminar to Benefit Area Entrepreneurs
To help area entrepreneurs connect with the resources and opportunities that could help their ideas become reality, Polk State College will host a Small Business Saturday Seminar on April 20. The event is free and…
Opening Night for ‘All Shook Up’ Biggest in College History
More than 350 attendees turned out for Polk State Theatre’s preview of “All Shook Up” on Wednesday evening, making it the biggest opening night in the College’s history. “It was huge,” said Polk State Theatre…
Polk State’s Crump Spreads Word About Aerospace at SUN ‘n FUN
Polk State Aerospace Program Director Eric Crump presented to SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In attendees on Wednesday, sharing his insight into improving pilot training. The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In is taking place this week at Lakeland…
Polk State Phi Theta Kappa Students Bring Home New Knowledge, Five Stars from Convention
Students from Polk State College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently returned from the organization’s 95th Annual Convention in San Jose, Calif., where they participated in numerous educational events and earned the highest possible rating…
For Family and College, International Science Fair Becomes Tradition
When it comes to families and their traditions, the Monroes of Lakeland are way beyond weekly game nights or holiday dinners. Next month, Summer Monroe, a senior at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, will…
First-Year Faculty Members to Present Work During Poster Session
Polk State’s first-year faculty members will be presenting the results of their student success projects during an informal, innovative poster session. The poster session will take place between 9 and 10:30 a.m. on April 19…
Polk State’s BSN Program Receives National Accreditation
Just a year into its existence, Polk State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has received accreditation from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). “What this means is that Polk State is meeting…
Open Registration for Summer Classes Under Way
Open registration for summer classes at Polk State begins today. Students currently enrolled at the College may register for the summer term online through the College’s Passport. Prospective new students should first submit an online…
Annual Luncheon Honors Work, Dedication of Polk State Retirees
The memories were rich and the reunions were sweet during Thursday’s fifth-annual Retiree Luncheon at Polk State College. Each year, the College invites its retirees to campus, to thank them for their years of service…
