Polk State celebrates 90 days with President Kamoutsas
When Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas became Polk State College’s sixth president on July 6, his work started with the people, not a distant vision. A Miami native, grandson of Cubans who fled communism, and first-generation college…
Apply now for Polk State Foundation scholarships
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year is now open through October 15. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create or…
Polk State Trustee Leslie “Bubba” Dunson remembered for legacy in business and service
Once described as “prominent in the community” by former Polk State College President Maryly VanLeer Peck, Winter Haven native Leslie “Bubba” Dunson Jr. was well known throughout the Chain of Lakes City. During his time…
Polk State Educational Talent Search to use grant to expand reach and initiatives
Polk State College’s Educational Talent Search Program will increase the number of students it serves by 23% over the next five years, thanks to a Talent Search Grant administered through the U.S. Department of Education…
Polk State awarded $15,000 in continued partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands
Polk State College is proud to continue its partnership with Metallica’s All Within My Hands, which has awarded the College $15,000 in its seventh year as a grant recipient. Since 2020, Polk State has benefited from…
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Kevin O’Farrell to the Commission for Independent Education
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kevin O’Farrell to the Commission for Independent Education. Kevin O’Farrell, PhD O’Farrell is the Executive Vice President of Workforce and Strategic Initiatives at Polk State College. Previously, he…
Polk State Athletics media team brings home five national recognitions
The media team responsible for highlighting Polk State College’s five athletics teams brought home more national recognitions this year — this time from the Two-Year College Sports Information Directors of America’s (2YSIDA) 2025-2026 Creative Contest.…
Polk State students encouraged to apply for financial aid following early FAFSA launch
The U.S. Department of Education announced the earliest launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form ever on Wednesday. The early launch and new form are intended to simplify the application process…
Polk State remembers Dr. Annette Hutcherson, longtime leader whose influence shaped generations of nurses
When students and colleagues looked at Dr. Annette Hutcherson’s accomplishments on paper, they may have been intimidated by the retired lieutenant colonel with more than 50 years of professional experience in medicine. As soon as…
Polk State announces open house dates for Fall 2026 Semester
Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Fall 2026 Semester. Local students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
