Polk State professor uses “Wall of Fame” to inspire students
Polk State College Anatomy and Physiology Professor Dr. Anthony Rizzo hopes that a spot on the wall will keep his students from thinking small. In 2019, Rizzo started his “Wall of Fame” in the Science…
Polk State thanks legislators as 2023 session concludes
Polk State College is celebrating the conclusion of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session with $22.3 million in special appropriations for critical capital improvement projects. The proposed budget includes funding for two of the College’s three…
POLKcast: A Polk State history lesson with Polk County Historical Preservation Manager Myrtice Young
This POLKcast guest is the person you’d want on your trivia team for Polk County history. Students – if you’re doing research on Polk, listen closely. We’re joined by Myrtice Young, the Historic Preservation Manager…
Single mom motivated by her son to complete Polk State Respiratory degree
Aleyah Watkins was back in class just 10 days after giving birth to her son. She was a manager at Chuck E. Cheese when motherhood inspired her to seek higher education and a rewarding career.…
Polk State College Lakeland vs Winter Haven Field Day: Autism Acceptance Month
Polk State College hosted a field day in support of Autism acceptance. Polk County School Board member Lisa Miller provided remarks. Faculty and staff from the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses competed in a series…
Polk State College Spring Graduation Party
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office hosted graduation parties on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses for the Spring 2023 Graduating Class.
Student is graduating debt-free thanks to affordability and support at Polk State
Jena’ Kelley will be the first in her family to graduate with a college degree and she’s doing it debt free. Kelley graduated high school in 2018 and applied to Polk State College because it…
Polk State gives All-American graduate Ru a shot at an education
Kaila Ru will leave Polk State College as one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history, but she’ll also be leaving with something perhaps more important – a degree. Ru, 20, will receive…
Last chance to enroll in SNAP benefits before COVID-19 expansion ends
The U.S. Department of Education is urging eligible college students to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) before the program’s expansion under the COVID-19 public health emergency expires on May 11. SNAP provides…
Polk State College will celebrate 128th commencement ceremonies May 4
Polk State College will host its 128th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and graduates…
