
Polk State College provides free training for manufacturing jobs

Are you unemployed or underemployed? Do you have a criminal record? Does a career seem out of reach? At Polk State College, you can receive free training and earn valuable certifications that will land you…

Eagles are always willing to lend a hand

Polk State College students are always willing to help others, especially when disaster hits. Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on October 10 with sustained winds of 155 miles per hour. It was the…

Polk State presents Winter Gala

Polk State Music held its annual Winter Gala Dec. 1-2 in Winter Haven. The concert featured performances by the Polk State College Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Women’s Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the…

Reindeer Run Toy Drive

The Employee Wellness Program and the Student Wellness Club sponsored the annual Reindeer Run on Nov. 28 on the Winter Haven campus. Participants in the informal run/walk contributed toys or cash that will be donated…

POLKcast: Jet-setting with Annette Hutcherson

Dr. Annette Hutcherson, Director of Polk State’s Nursing Program, takes listeners on a world tour in this episode of POLKcast. While many know Dr. Hutcherson for her expertise in Nursing education, some may not be…

Polk State will celebrate graduation of first Education baccalaureate class at College’s 119th commencement

Polk State College’s first Education baccalaureate class will graduate on Thursday, Dec. 13, during the College’s 119th commencement ceremony, and all of the teacher candidates have accepted positions with Polk County Public Schools. Nearly 600…

Polk State College to unveil Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom

Polk State College will unveil its Steelcase Education Active Learning Classroom on Friday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. on the Lakeland Campus, offering tours of the transformed makerspace that uses design and technology to boost…

Polk State College receives Chancellor’s Best Practice Award for Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education (ELITE)

Polk State College recently received the Chancellor’s Best Practice Award for the Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education (ELITE) Program – a partnership with Polk County Public Schools to address the local need for teachers by…

Dr. Falconetti inaugurated as fifth president

Polk State inaugurated Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as its fifth president Nov. 15, 2018, in Winter Haven. The day began with a reception at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, continued with…

Inauguration Week

Prior to the inauguration of Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as the fifth president of Polk State on Nov. 15, 2018, the College held Coffee with the President and Pizza with the President events on the…


