Scholarship surprise crowns Polk State student’s journey at A Night of Legacy
What began as a story of perseverance and faith ended with an unexpected gift that brought an audience to its feet. During Polk State College Foundation’s annual A Night of Legacy, Respiratory Care student Teshara Johnson‑Bonilla returned to…
Polk State mourns loss of longtime trustee and member of first graduating class Dan Dorrell
Dan Dorrell, a longtime Polk State District Board of Trustees member and Distinguished Alumnus of the College’s first graduating class, passed away on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79. He is remembered as…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate student selected for Disney Dreamers Academy
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School junior Alana Coombs is one of only 100 students nationwide who recently participated in the prestigious Disney Dreamers Academy. The four-day leadership and mentoring program is hosted at Walt…
Polk State College to celebrate 134th graduating class on April 30
Polk State College will celebrate its 134th graduating class on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with two commencement ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30…
Polk State College launches search for sixth president
Polk State College began the search for its sixth president on Monday. At the first meeting of the Polk State College Presidential Search Committee, District Board of Trustees (DBOT) Chair Ann Barnhart thanked the newly…
Summer camps return to Polk State for 2026
One longtime Polk State College summer tradition and another that is rapidly growing will return this year to keep young minds and bodies engaged while school is out of session. For the first time, Polk…
Polk State sets former teen mom up for success in business, philanthropy
At the age of 19, Simone McFarlane-Tucker was a teenage mom with two children. Nineteen years later, she holds two Polk State College degrees, owns a business and runs a successful nonprofit. With children at…
Polk State announces important tuition dates for Summer 2026 Semester
As the Spring 2026 Semester nears an end and the Summer 2026 Semester approaches, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on May 11, tuition and…
Enroll now for summer classes at Polk State College
Open enrollment has started for the Summer 2026 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on May 11. Currently enrolled Polk State students can register for classes in the Polk Portal. Prospective students should submit a…
Polk State Respiratory Care application open 4/1 through 5/31
The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open April 1 through May 31 for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled respiratory therapists…
