Polk State Aerospace Students Participating in Cutting-Edge Drone Research
Polk State Aerospace students aren’t just learning how to fly and how to manage airports. They’re also participating in cutting-edge drone research. As soon as the Federal Aviation Authority gives its approval, a handful of…
Polk State Receives Grant to Offer More Study-Abroad Scholarships
More Polk State College students will be studying abroad, thanks to a recent award from the Institute of International Education. “This is great news for our College and our expanding Institute for Global Initiatives,” said…
First Responders Get In-Person, Hands-On Training During EMS Week at Polk State
Hundreds of first responders visited Polk State Winter Haven this week during Polk County Fire Rescue’s first-ever EMS Week Symposium. Over the course of the three-day event, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMT’s) from across the…
Polk State Celebrates “Topping Out” of Center for Public Safety
Polk State College officials, law enforcement representatives and construction workers gathered Thursday for a topping-out ceremony at Polk State’s Center for Public Safety in Winter Haven. In building construction, topping out is traditionally held when the last…
State Education Commissioner: “Every Single Student in Florida Can Achieve and Receive High-Quality Education”
Florida is making progress in preparing high-school students for success in their future studies and careers, but there is always more that can be done to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, said Florida Department of Education…
Polk State Aerospace Program Open House is June 8
Polk State College’s Aerospace program will host an open house event on June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Polk State Airside Center, 3515 Aviation Drive in South Lakeland. At the event, Program Director Eric…
Four From Polk State to Compete at National Phi Beta Lambda Conference
Four members of Polk State College’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda will compete at the national conference in Chicago in June. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is the nation’s oldest and largest…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Graduate Returns to Campus to Warn Current Students About Dangers of Drunken Driving
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School graduate Garrett Putnam, whose life changed forever when a drunken driver slammed into his car in 2013, recently visited campus to share words of caution — and inspiration…
Polk State Hosting Polk County Fire Rescue EMS Week Symposium May 19-21
Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus will host Polk County Fire Rescue’s upcoming EMS Week Symposium on May 19, 20 and 21. EMS Week is a national recognition of EMS professionals that dates back to…
State Education Commissioner to Be Featured Guest at Polk State’s College and Career Readiness Summit
Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart will be the special guest at Polk State College’s College and Career Readiness Summit. The event takes place at 11 a.m. on May 21 in room LTB 1100 at…
