Polk State’s Open Educational Resources save students $2.5 million
More than 25,000 Polk State students have saved $2.5 million in textbook costs thanks to faculty and staff who have worked to implement Open Educational Resources in College courses. Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching,…
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test returns to campuses
The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) is an assessment used to determine a student’s placement in Polk State College courses. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the College administered the PERT remotely. Beginning Monday, March…
POLKcast: Polk State Basketball alum Bart Ross supports program that supported him
POLKcast, Polk State College’s official podcast, returns for its third season featuring distinguished alumni and standout athletes. Guests come from diverse walks of life and a variety of career fields, but they all have a…
Polk State graduate motivated by love of outdoors
As declared by the United Nations, March 3 is World Wildlife Day. For recent Polk State College graduate Wyatt Updike, a passion for conservation, the outdoors, and service were evident from a young age. Updike,…
Polk State panel will kick off Women’s History Month celebration
Polk State College is celebrating Women’s History Month with a panel of influential women on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at noon in the Winter Haven Campus Fine Arts Theatre. The panelists include: Zelda Abram, Chief…
Black History Month scholarship recipient aspires to become a nurse like those who cared for her
Shantell Monroe received a scholarship on Tuesday in honor of Black History Month, which will contribute to her education and training at Polk State College. She aspires to become a skillful and compassionate nurse like…
Polk State EMS helped by donation from Lowe’s
The newest setting for Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program at the Center for Public Safety will be outdoors, but no walk in the park. Thanks to a donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement,…
Lifelong best friends and teammates to continue playing career for Polk State Soccer
Since virtually the age of 5, best friends Peyton Battilla and Dylan Fernandez have been soccer teammates. That trend will continue in the fall at Polk State College. Both seniors at Polk State’s collegiate high…
Food service returns to Polk State campuses starting March 20
Food service is returning to Polk State College’s student centers on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses starting on March 20 with affordable breakfast and lunch options. The cafes will be open Monday through Thursday…
Polk State & Amazon put student’s dreams within reach
After 10 years at Polk State College, Chris Montero achieved his Associate in Arts degree in December and is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program thanks to support…
