
Polk State Global Learning Fest provides free cultural learning experience May 17 – 30

Have you ever wanted to visit India, Costa Rica, Greece, or Italy? Now you can from the comfort of your home or office. Polk State College is offering the opportunity for all students, faculty, and…

Summer classes start, enrollment continues at Polk State

The Summer 2021 Semester’s 12-week, eight-week, and first session of six-week classes have started, but there is still time to enroll for the term’s second session of six-week classes that will begin on June 23.…

Polk State puts aviation career in reach for graduating Eagle being commissioned as U.S. Airforce officer

Stephen Pena Osorio has dreamed of a career in aviation ever since he was a little kid visiting the United States with his family from their native Colombia. He will receive his Bachelor of Science…

Polk State College celebrates successful 2021 Legislative Session

Polk State College is celebrating a successful conclusion to the 2021 Legislative Session. After a very challenging year for the College and Polk County, the results of the legislative session provide some hope and optimism…

John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic

The John R. Alexander Memorial Clays Classic took place April 23, 2021, at Polk Sporting Clays in Haines City. Formerly known as Clays for Courts, the annual event, presented by The A.D. Morgan Corporation, in…

Winter Haven City Clerk motivated by family and city she serves to achieve Polk State bachelor’s degree

Vanessa Castillo began her higher education journey nearly 27 years ago and this month, she will receive her Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with a concentration in Public Administration from Polk State…

Polk County Sheriff’s deputy advances skills & career with Polk State degree

Many students begin their college journeys to gain knowledge and skills that will make them employable in their future careers; then there are students like Daniel Vasquez, who began his career in criminal justice straight…

Polk State’s collegiate high schools celebrate three 2021 Silver Garland winners

Polk State College’s Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Lakeland Collegiate High School are celebrating three seniors who received 2021 Silver Garland Awards during The Ledger’s 45th annual event honoring Polk County high school…

Graduating Polk State student inspired by family to achieve degree

When Trenton Gray’s mom was diagnosed with cancer, he quickly stepped up to support his family and prioritized work before college. He started working in construction at 18 years old and moved into a supervisor…

Polk State’s PASSPORT system temporarily unavailable starting 8 p.m. April 30

Polk State College’s PASSPORT system will be temporarily unavailable beginning 8 p.m. on Friday, April 30. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading the system and should be complete by the afternoon on Sunday,…