Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one
More than 50 years after dropping out of high school, Steve Gardner is prepared to walk across the RP Funding Center stage as a Polk State College graduate. Gardner will earn his Associate in Arts…
Polk State College will celebrate 132nd commencement with two ceremonies May 1
Polk State College will celebrate its 132nd commencement on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland with two ceremonies. The first ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. and include remarks by…
Polk State College celebrates 60th anniversary at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College marked its 60th diamond anniversary with a memorable A Night of Legacy gala, celebrating the institution’s longstanding commitment to education and community development. The evening, hosted by the Polk State College Foundation…
Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant student inspires at Night of Legacy gala in support of Haines City-Davenport Campus
Resilience, determination, and a deep-rooted passion have driven Katelyn Lain to excel in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Lain, 24, a graduate of Bob Jones University and fourth-generation Lakelander, returned to Polk County…
Campus security remains top priority for Polk State College
Polk State College joins institutions of learning across the nation in sharing condolences with the Florida State University community. Administration and security officials continue to ensure safety and security are top priorities for the institution,…
Summer fees are due May 2
Payment and fees for the Summer 2025 Semester are due no later than Friday, May 2, 2025. Students who do not make their payments will be dropped from their summer classes. Students can review their…
Polk State achieves Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus status
After more than a yearlong process, Polk State College is now an institution recognized for its commitment to military members and their families. Recently, the Florida Department of Education designated Polk State as a Florida…
Top Buttons and Polk State College launch Eagles Clothing Closet to promote student success in style
In a vibrant celebration of style, confidence, and opportunity, Lakeland-based nonprofit Top Buttons has partnered with Polk State College to launch the Eagles Clothing Closet – an initiative designed to empower students with the resources…
POLKcast: Why does it matter? Part 2 of understanding the relevance of coursework
In this season finale of POLKcast, President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, Academic Coach and Recruitment Specialist Jeannette Grullon, Professor of Nursing Viridiana Coyt, and Professor of Biology and Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi Advisor Anthony…
Class lists now online for Polk State Kids at College, including at JDA for first time
Polk State College’s Kids at College has added a fifth session this year – at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. A summertime staple in Polk County for nearly four decades, Kids at College…
