Polk State College’s PASSPORT system will be temporarily unavailable beginning 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28
Polk State College’s PASSPORT system will be temporarily unavailable beginning 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading the system and should be complete by 6 a.m. on Thursday,…
NIA instructor and award-winning journalist helps bridge gap between media, law enforcement
For the past 15 years, investigative journalist Steve Gregory – intentionally or not – has been bridging the gap between media and law enforcement. Gregory is among several renowned guest lecturers at the National Public…
Fall 2022 graduates stand out from crowd with their grad caps
Graduates stood out from the crowd at Polk State College’s 127th commencement ceremony in more ways than one. For the first time in Polk State history, baccalaureate graduates wore red regalia and associate grads donned…
Polk State College Fall 2022 Commencement Photo Gallery
Polk State College hosted its 127th commencement ceremony on Thursday, December 8, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, where members of the Fall 2022 Graduating Class celebrated with their families, friends, and supporters.
Polk State College closed for winter break 12/16 – 1/2
Polk State College will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, for winter break. The College and collegiate high schools will be closed from Friday, December 16, through Monday, January 2; however, registration continues…
On-campus labyrinth to serve as stress reliever for Polk State students
Final exam week can bring added stress for college students, but for Polk State College, a permanent stress relief tool is in the works. Professor Mary Ann Murdoch is leading the charge to bring a…
Polk State Education fall 2022 pinning ceremony
Polk State Education celebrated its fall 2022 teacher candidates with a pinning ceremony on November 30 at the Polk State Center for Public Safety. The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Program…
Enroll now for spring 2023 classes at Polk State
Enrollment is open at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, which will begin on January 9. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online application to…
Polk State Nursing fall 2022 pinning ceremony
Polk State Nursing celebrated its fall 2022 graduates with a pinning ceremony on December 7 on the Winter Haven Campus. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated…
Quality of presenters, networking opportunities, facilities stand out for first NIA class
As far as command schools go, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) at Polk State College’s Center for Public Safety has it all. Polk State and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office launched NIA in…
