
Polk State, local organizations showcase careers in manufacturing to local students

Earlier this month, more than 10 organizations, including Polk State College, informed local high school students about the opportunities and benefits available in manufacturing. This year’s Manufacturing Day Virtual Tour had more than 300 high…

5 questions with Andrew Tew: Program Coordinator making immediate impact for Athletics

Program Coordinator for Athletics Andrew Tew joined Polk State College in March. During his brief time in the Athletics Department, Tew has played an instrumental role in modernizing the College’s athletics site, promoting the athletics…

Open enrollment starts 10/31 at Polk State College

Open enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College has been moved up to October 31 to allow students more time to register for classes. Priority registration is already taking place for students…

Student goes from paralyzed to Polk State OTA & Orlando Health

Chase Roberts was told he would never walk again. Now, he’s not only on his own two feet — he is also helping others recover from traumatic injuries. Roberts, a student in Polk State College’s…

Polk State College to host open house for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Building Higher Pre-Paid Scholarship

Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort are hosting an open house on November 1, 2022, at 4 p.m. on the Polk State Lakeland Campus for the community to learn about the Building Higher Pre-Paid…

Polk State to host Disability Awareness Month events

Polk State College will host two events in recognition of Disability Awareness Month. On October 25, the College will host Careers of Service, a panel discussion from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in WLR 102…

Polk State College to host open house events 11/3 & 11/10

Polk State College will host two open house events in November for prospective students to learn about academic programs, tour campuses, complete applications, and receive assistance with applying for financial aid. Open house on the…

Polk State celebrates NJCAA Day: The Journey Begins Here

Junior college athletics will likely never get the fanfare or notoriety of major NCAA Division I sports, but for many, it has played a vital role in who they are today. Today is NJCAA Day,…

30 Polk State students named to FCSAA All-Academic Team

A 2021-22 Academic Year that saw Polk State College accomplish many things has culminated in 26 student-athletes and four Student Government Association (SGA) members earning FCSAA All-Academic honors. To qualify for the FCSAA All-Academic Team,…

5 questions with Herbert Nold: Polk State students benefit from faculty’s professional, international experience

Professor of Business Herbert Nold teaches strategic management, operational management, and leadership in Polk State College’s Business Program, which benefits from the professional experience and research of its faculty members. Nold, who holds a Doctor…