Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital and Polk State College announce partnership with hospital’s $1 million historic gift
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital today announced that it is gifting $1 million to Polk State College over five years. In recognition of the commitment, the Radiography Suite at the soon-to-open Polk State…
Polk State, USF “reignite Fuse” on articulation agreement
Through a collaborative effort between Polk State College and the University of South Florida, administrators saw to it that the transition from Polk County’s largest-serving higher education and workforce training institution to one of the…
Polk State student Jocelyn Jewel Ramos selected for State Board of Education recognition
Jocelyn Jewel Ramos learned early that building a better future requires sacrifice, responsibility, and persistence. On Wednesday, the first-year Polk State College student was recognized as a Florida College System Foundation Scholarship recipient during the…
Florida Senator Osgood inspires Polk State students to overcome adversity, get involved
Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members packed Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Building on Thursday to celebrate Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution and…
U.S. Congressman Donalds encourages Polk State students to be civically engaged
Hundreds of students, staff, faculty, and community members made their way to Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus on Thursday to celebrate Constitution Day, commemorating the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution and reaffirming the…
Polk State College announces Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program in partnership with Florida Department of Education
Polk State College announced on Wednesday that it is revitalizing its registered apprenticeship program in cybersecurity in partnership with the Florida Department of Education. Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack and members of the State…
Florida College System Foundation presents $54,057 to Polk State College Foundation for student scholarships
Polk State College student Annastasia St. Louis works full time, pays her own expenses, and continues taking classes each semester as she prepares for a career in diagnostic medical sonography. St. Louis shared her story…
Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joins Polk State College as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives
Dr. Kevin O’Farrell joins Polk State College today as Executive Vice President of Workforce & Strategic Initiatives, bringing more than 20 years of experience in state and higher education leadership. Dr. O’Farrell most recently served…
NEW TIMES: Donalds to speak at 9:30 a.m., Osgood to speak at 12:30 p.m. on Constitution Day at Polk State College
Polk State College will host U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R) and Florida Senator Rosalind Osgood (D) for Constitution Day on September 17. The times of their keynotes have changed: Donalds will serve as the keynote…
Polk State Professor Pila performs at 9/11 Memorial on 25th anniversary
On the 25th anniversary of one of the darkest days in U.S. history, Polk State College Professor Ben Pila did what he could to provide comfort to the families of those killed on the September…
