
Polk State College Foundation Annual John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic

The Polk State College Foundation hosted its annual John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic on April 15, 2022, in Haines City where approximately 120 individuals participated in clay shooting as a fundraiser supporting student-athletes.

Polk Metallica Scholar finds inspiration at home

For inspiration to pursue a career in machining, Nidawi Collom didn’t have to look beyond the walls of her own home. Collom, 24, of Wauchula, was persuaded by her husband, Doyle, to apply for Polk…

Polk State College Professional Development Day 2022

Polk State College hosted its annual Professional Development Day at the Lakeland Campus on April 8, 2022, where employees from across the College participated in a variety of sessions related to the theme of “Growing…

Polk State Baseball’s Corbeil hits 400-win milestone, but focus remains on team

Al Corbeil put himself in elite company last month, becoming just the second baseball coach in Polk State College history to reach 400 wins. For Corbeil however, the program has never been about him. Corbeil…

National award highlights Polk State’s outstanding student leadership & activities

Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office and the student leaders behind SALO’s awesomeness were recently honored with a national award, highlighting the College’s robust student life and the opportunities available to students at…

Polk State Cardiovascular Technology application open April 8 – June 30

The application for Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology Program will be open April 8 through June 30 for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Cardiovascular Technology prepares students for careers as cardiovascular…

Polk State grad goes from warehouse job to corporate career with internship & degree

Stael Saint-Eloi moved from Haiti to the U.S. in 2009 and quickly found Polk State College, where he dual-enrolled in high school and earned a public service scholarship that funded his associate degree. Saint-Eloi recalls…

Summer & fall enrollment underway at Polk State College

Enrollment for the Summer 2022 Semester is underway at Polk State College. Additionally, currently enrolled students can also register for Fall 2022 Semester classes. Summer classes will start on May 9. Open enrollment for the…

Polk State Cardiovascular Technology connects students with professionals & real-world experiences

Polk State College’s Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) Program is connecting its students to professionals from the field with its monthly CVT conferences, where students have the opportunity to hear from experts, ask questions about the field,…

Polk State Respiratory Care application open April 1 – May 15

The application for Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program will be open April 1 through May 15 for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care prepares students to become highly skilled…