
Polk State celebrates 100% licensure pass rates for all Health Sciences and Nursing programs

Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the Center for Public Safety for achieving 100% licensure pass rates, highlighting the College’s success in preparing workforce-ready graduates to meet…

Born to Soar: First baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital receives Polk State Foundation scholarship

When baby Liam entered the world at 11:44 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches, he became the first baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands…

Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation’s top chapters

Members of Polk State College’s HR Club have raved about its benefits, but if it wasn’t before, the club is officially in elite company. During the SHRM26 Annual Conference and Expo at the Orange County…

Polk State announces 100% licensure pass rates across all Health Sciences and Nursing programs

Polk State College is proudly celebrating 100% licensure pass rates for all seven of its Health Sciences and its Nursing degree programs. This accomplishment underscores the excellence of the College’s instructors, curriculum and hands-on training…

Polk State HR Management concentration aligned to meet SHRM standards

Polk State College students who graduate with a concentration in Human Resources Management through its Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program will have the skills necessary to thrive in the world of…

President Anastasios ‘Stasi’ Kamoutsas joins Polk State College, Where Eagles Soar

Today marks the first official day for Polk State College’s sixth president, Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, who was unanimously selected to the role in early June by the District Board of Trustees. Kamoutsas, however, has already…

Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for second straight academic year

For the second year in a row, all three of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education. In just its third year receiving a school…

John Webb appointed to Polk State District Board of Trustees

Governor Ron DeSantis appointed John Webb, owner and broker of Webb’s Realty, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on Wednesday. A Polk County resident for more than 55 years, Webb is a…

Polk State closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day

Polk State College will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday classes will not take place on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The College will reopen on Monday, July 6. However, individuals…

Polk State’s Early Childhood baccalaureate program partners with Early Bird kindergarten readiness initiative

Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Program has partnered with Polk County Public Schools to deliver hands-on literacy support through the Early Bird initiative, giving incoming kindergarten students a strong start…


