Polk State College celebrates 128th commencement photo gallery
Polk State College hosted its 128th commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremonies included remarks by Distinguished Alumnus Bo Boyte and District Board of Trustees’ Immediate Past…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate valedictorian and salutatorian take similar paths to top of class
For Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, the path to graduation was similar, but their future plans are significantly different. Just three-thousandths of a point in grade-point average (GPA) separated valedictorian Kriti…
Polk State celebrates Florida’s No. 1 ranking for education by U.S. News & World Report
Polk State College is celebrating the latest U.S. News & World Report which ranks states by education, with Florida at the No. 1 spot. The ranking methodology uses a variety of metrics to measure the…
Women of NIA: Participants expect to see more women in leadership positions
Although women make up just 12% of law enforcement officers and just 3% of law enforcement supervisors, the three female participants from the first National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) cohort are confident that those…
Polk State Baseball pitcher gets love of sport from accomplished mom
The father-son bond has long been synonymous with the game of baseball in the U.S. But with Mother’s Day coming on Sunday, one Polk State Baseball freshman has his mom to thank for his love…
Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 8
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…
Summer classes start, enrollment continues at Polk State
Summer classes have started at Polk State College and enrollment continues for classes that will begin on June 26 for the six-week summer session. Registration is also taking place for the Fall 2023 Semester which…
Polk State enrolling now for new civics summer camp
As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. Making its debut this summer is the Civics Leadership Academy. This new camp offers…
Soar Healthy Eagles helps hundreds of students fight hunger
Approximately 40% of college students are facing food insecurity, according to a Temple University study. At Polk State College, there is a measure in place to combat this problem. Soar Healthy Eagles is a subsidiary…
Polk State Nursing application open May 15-31
The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s generic and transition tracks will be open from May 15 through May 31. Applicants to Polk State’s limited-access programs must complete the College’s free, online application and submit their official…
