Resources and support after the storm
As students, faculty, and staff prepare to return to campus after Hurricane Idalia, the College has compiled a list of community resources to assist in recovering from the impacts of the storm. Polk State’s campuses…
Polk State College to reopen Thursday following Idalia
Polk State College’s campuses, centers, and collegiate high schools will reopen on Thursday, August 31, following Hurricane Idalia. Students are urged to check Canvas about their specific classes and to communicate with their professors as…
Polk State College will close 5 p.m. Tuesday, remain closed through Wednesday
8:30 A.M. 8/29/23 UPDATE: Polk State College’s Emergency Management Team continues to meet and monitor Tropical Storm Idalia. The 7 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center reported that Idalia is forecast to move over…
Polk State College is tracking Tropical Storm Idalia
UPDATE Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. Based on the 5 p.m. report from Polk County Emergency Management, Tropical Storm Idalia continues to strengthen and is expected to form into a major hurricane by the time it…
Program’s all-time leading scorer Smith finds second home at Polk State
After a legendary Polk State Basketball career, Tekorian “TK” Smith now finds himself signed to play professionally overseas in Germany, but most of his offseason was spent at his junior college alma mater, giving private…
Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates another stellar year
Program Director Shana Kent-Smith calls Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program one of the College’s best-kept secrets, but it is getting plenty of attention nationally and statewide. The Respiratory Care Program is coming off what…
Polk State Radiography grad goes from clinical to career at Winter Haven Hospital
Carlos Buitrago enrolled at Polk State College unsure of what career path to take, until a broken arm introduced him to the discipline of medical imaging. In a sling for two years, he was unable…
Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program to host info sessions
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program will be hosting informational sessions starting on August 23 through January for individuals interested in applying for the Summer 2024 Semester. It is important to note that attending…
Polk State celebrates 2023 Convocation
Polk State College’s faculty, staff, and administrators convened on August 10, 2023, for its annual Convocation. This year’s theme, “A Brighter Future,” focused on the work ahead to ensure success for students and to develop…
Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management
Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…
