
Classes Resume at Polk State, Enrollment Continues to Grow

Campuses and centers are abuzz this week as students return to classes at Polk State College, the only public college in Florida where enrollment is still growing, according to a recently released report. According to…

Polk’s Public Safety Academy Built On Collaboration with Area Agencies

Polk State College has long been defined by its collaboration with area employers, and nowhere is that more evident than in its public safety academy, where daily interaction with local law enforcement agencies determines virtually…

Linamen to Lead Polk Soccer

Polk State College has named Steve Linamen as its head women’s soccer coach. With a veteran resume, deep community roots and a vision for his athletes’ future, Linamen is expected to take the Polk State…

Chancellor Awards Scholarships to Polk State Students

During a visit to Polk State College on Wednesday, Division of Florida Colleges Chancellor Randall Hanna presented seven students with scholarships that he described as epitomizing the purpose of institutions such as Polk. Hanna presented the scholarships…

Financial Aid Processing Continues, Book Vouchers Available

As financial aid processing for the upcoming fall semester continues, Polk State’s Student Financial Services is taking extra measures to assist students who need to purchase their textbooks. Student Financial Services Director Marcia Conliffe said…

Polk State Joins Sister Institutions in Pledge to Support Student-Veterans

Polk State College has joined its sister institutions in signing a national initiative to promote veteran-friendly policies. “Polk State recognizes and honors the tremendous sacrifices that our student-veterans have made for our country,” said Polk…
POLKcast: President Falconetti kicks off season 2 [transcript]
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay Dr. F: Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti [Music Theme] MF: We’re back for a second season of Polk State College’s official podcast and today is a very special,…

A First for Polk: All Upward Bound Graduates Headed to College

For the first time in its history at Polk State, a program to help high school students prepare for postsecondary education has seen 100 percent of new graduates accepted to college. Upward Bound is a…

Want to Spice Up Your Fall? Sign Up for an Elective at Polk State

Registration for the fall semester is still underway at Polk State College, which means you still have time to sign up for classes that will teach you a new skill or hobby — or just…

Polk State’s Riskin Named to Leadership Lakeland Class XXXI

Polk State College’s Nyrka Riskin has been named to the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lakeland Class XXXI. Leadership Lakeland is an annual program to identify and enhance leadership in the community. The program…