Polk State Athletics releases third annual Digital Yearbook
The 2024-25 Academic Year was a prosperous one for Polk State Athletics. With the new athletics year underway, it’s not too late to relive the magic of last year with the release of the third…
Polk State graduate finds rewarding career, future options through PTA Program
Brianna Vallandingham already had a bachelor’s degree when she enrolled in Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program. But it wasn’t until she graduated from the program that she found a rewarding career. A 2022…
Polk State District Board of Trustees selects 2025-2026 leadership
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees selected Ann Barnhart as Chair and Greg Littleton as Vice Chair for the 2025-2026 Academic Year during its August 25 meeting. Cindy Hartley Ross concluded her service…
Governor appoints new member to Polk State District Board of Trustees, reappoints three
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Steve Lester to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees and also announced on August 22 the reappointments of Ann Barnhart, Cindy Hartley Ross and Ashley Troutman. They will…
Polk State opens preferred registration list for future Welding Program
Polk State College is offering a preferred registration list due to the overwhelming interest in its future Welding Program. Individuals who are interested in receiving 72 hours of advanced notice before the official launch of…
POLKcast: The ‘gamification’ of online learning
In this episode of POLKcast, host Jarrod Jones sits down with Instructional Designer Katie Ragsdale to explore the growing impact of gamification in online education. From badges and leaderboards to interactive modules and…
Polk State closed Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on Aug. 30. Registration continues…
Polk State OTA application period open in September
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s application period for general admission will be open from Sept. 1 through 30. Prior to the application period, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…
Polk State College Foundation celebrates $35,278 in scholarship funds from Florida College System Foundation
The Polk State College Foundation celebrated a generous contribution of $35,278 from the Florida College System Foundation on Wednesday in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Building among students, faculty, and staff who expressed gratitude. These funds…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools claim top two grades from district for 2024-25
When it came to student achievement during the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s collegiate high schools occupied the top two spots throughout the district. Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School and Polk State Chain…
