
Enrollment for FASTRACK 2 and 12-week sessions still underway at Polk State

Spring 2020 is in full swing at Polk State College, and there is still time for students to enroll in FASTRACK 2 and 12-week sessions this semester. The 12-week session will begin Feb. 3. The…

Polk State to hold two commencement ceremonies for spring graduations

For the first time in its history, Polk State College will host two commencement ceremonies to cap off the Spring 2020 Semester. Due to the growing number of graduates participating in spring ceremonies, the College…

Aerospace holds first career fair

Polk State Aerospace held its first career fair Jan. 16, 2020, at Airside Center East in Lakeland. More than 100 attendees had the opportunity to discuss career options with 12 employers.

Longtime Polk State employee and math professor Jim Rhodes remembered for dedication to students and colleagues

Polk State College is mourning the loss of Jim Rhodes, a nearly 30-year employee whose positive impact has been felt throughout the College community. From assisting faculty with instructional technology to serving students as a…

Welcome Back Week

To start the spring semester, Polk State students enjoyed a variety of Welcome Back Week events Jan. 13-16, 2020, on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses.

POLKcast: Being SLIC with Chris Fullerton and Jarrod Jones

In the last episode of POLKcast season 2, Winter Haven Library and Teaching Learning Computing Center Director Chris Fullerton and Librarian Jarrod Jones share one of the newest resources available to students — the Student…

Polk State College will be closed Monday for MLK Day

Polk State College will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled, and registration will continue for spring 2020 12-week and FASTRACK 2…

Pinning Ceremony December 2019

Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 11, 2019, for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried…

Polk State MLK scholarship winners inspire with their words

Polk State College students Sylvia Andrade and Fryda Contreras inspired with their words and received Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards for their academic achievements and service to the community. Both…

Polk State celebrates 121st graduating class

Polk State College celebrated nearly 1,200 students who qualified to participate in the 121st commencement Dec. 12, 2019, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. More than 550 graduates, families and friends, and guests who attended…