Lakeland Campus internet restored
Update at 7 p.m. on 12/10/24: Internet has been restored on the Lakeland Campus. Original post at 4 p.m. on 12/10/24: Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus is without internet due to an area-wide outage. Individuals seeking…
Polk State closes 2 p.m. December 11 for winter break, enrollment for spring continues
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, for winter break. College operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A limited number of College staff…
POLKcast: Breaking the mental health stigma in college
In this episode of POLKcast, Phi Theta Kappa’s Xi Pi Chapter explores common mental health challenges faced by students, such as anxiety and depression, and discusses strategies for addressing these issues. Guests include…
Graduate set up for success by Polk State after fleeing home country
Lorsen Thebaud’s arrival in Polk County came under unfortunate and unexpected circumstances. Now a graduate, his decision to attend Polk State College, however, has set him on the path to continued success. Thebaud graduated with…
First-generation student lands job, finds passion ahead of graduation from Polk State Nursing Program
Then a licensed practical nurse, Joane Mertilien applied to Polk State College’s Nursing Program in 2021 with the hopes of making a better life for her and her now 9-year-old son. In the process, Mertilien…
Mulberry City Clerk: Polk State bachelor’s degree gives “a little more clout”
For six years, Jenn Denson-Garcia has been serving municipalities in Polk County as a clerk. As a wife and mother to two daughters, her decision to enroll at Polk State College in her late-40s was…
Polk State professor connects music to teaching in Polk Style magazine cover story
Laura Brimer’s ability to bridge the worlds of academia and music has shaped her into a uniquely creative force, one that she explores in depth in the latest cover story of Polk Style magazine. As…
Polk State College will celebrate 131st Commencement on December 4
Polk State College will celebrate its 131st commencement on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include remarks by Polk State President Dr.…
Polk State will be closed 11/27-12/1 for Thanksgiving
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed from Wednesday, November 27, through Sunday, December 1, for Thanksgiving break. Saturday classes will not meet. Enrollment will continue to take place for the…
Polk State College breaks ground on Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College marked a historic milestone Thursday with the groundbreaking of its eighth location, the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. More than 200 community leaders and supporters gathered to commemorate this new chapter in…
