Governor Signs Budget, Funding Phase One of Public Safety Center
Earlier this afternoon Governor Rick Scott signed HB 5001, also known as “the state budget,” into law. All appropriations associated with Polk State College met with the Governor’s approval, including an appropriation of $9.2 million…
Bartow High Students Visit Polk State’s Airside Center
Forty students from Bartow High School’s Medical and Fire Academy recently visited Polk State’s Airside Center, where they received an introduction to the College’s Health Sciences, Fire Science, and Business programs. The goal of the…
Three Generations of Same Family Studying at Polk State
With nearly 50 years of history, it is no surprise that Polk State is a family tradition in many households. Far less common, however, is the situation of three current students. This grandmother, mother, and…
Music Department to Perform in Prestigious Festival
Polk State’s Jazz Band, Combo and Choir will perform Friday in the prestigious Port Orange Lakeside Jazz Festival, marking the first time the College has been included in the event. The Jazz Festival was established…
Corporate College Coordinator Selected for Certified College Professional Program
Stephanie Campbell, coordinator and grant specialist at Polk State’s Corporate College, has been selected as a member of the Association of Florida College’s first Certified College Professional class. The Certified College Professional program will provide…
Purchasing Division Wins Prestigious Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Polk State’s Purchasing Division has earned the Award of Excellence in Public Procurement from the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials Inc. The Award of Excellence in Public Procurement recognizes…
Retirees Honored at Fourth-Annual Luncheon
Polk State College retirees swapped stories and shared memories with those who have followed in their footsteps during the fourth-annual Retiree Luncheon on April 12. Each spring, the College hosts the Retiree Luncheon to connect…
Early Childhood Education and Management Program Sees Remarkable Growth
For the unacquainted, early childhood education is all about naptimes and finger-painting, silly songs and afternoon snacks. In truth, the field is far more complicated — and growing more so all the time. Training requirements…
Basketry Class an Enduring Favorite for Students
Polk State College has offered its popular basket-weaving class for three decades. According to Professor Gary Baker, the class teaches much more than simply how to make baskets… Read the story in the Lake Wales News.
President Honored for Commitment to Education, Community
Polk State President Eileen Holden has received the Women of Distinction award from the Lakeland Metro Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, a recognition of her tireless, decades-long commitment to higher education…
