Polk State alum brews success as owner of Swan Brewing

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Dan Thumberg has become a well-known smiling face, serving up locally crafted and deservingly awarded brews at his premier taproom in Lakeland. His story, shaped by twists, turns, hops and ambition, includes a later-in-life stint…

Study Abroad Art

Polk State puts study abroad within reach for students

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Study Abroad Art

Imagine the dazzling tapestry of stars as you glamp in the Sahara Desert, the River Thames glistening under the summer sun as you stroll the ancient city of London, or wandering the cobblestone streets of…

Polk State OTA Program awarded highest level of reaccreditation

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For the Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program, the proof is in the pudding. The most recent ingredient came in the form of maximum-length reaccreditation. For the second straight accreditation cycle, the OTA…

POLKcast: Learning in virtual reality

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In this episode of POLKcast,  host Jarrod Jones sits down with Brandon Amato, Simulation Lab Program Specialist at Polk State College, for a fun and insightful conversation about the growing role of virtual reality in…

Polk State to host three open house events during fall semester

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Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2025 Semester. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…

Polk State Athletics releases third annual Digital Yearbook

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The 2024-25 Academic Year was a prosperous one for Polk State Athletics. With the new athletics year underway, it’s not too late to relive the magic of last year with the release of the third…

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