
Polk State Professor of Business brings research & worldly experience to the classroom

At Polk State College, students have access to professors with extensive professional experience, published research, and prestige among international industries. One of these faculty members is Professor of Business Paul Howe, who brings decades of…

5 questions with Christina Gesmundo: The value of speech & forensics isn’t debatable

Christina Gesmundo, Professor of Speech and Director of Forensics, has served in her roles at Polk State College since 2013, also coaching the award-winning Polk State Speech & Debate Team and receiving an Endowed Teaching…

Hurricane Heroes: Polk State employees go “above and beyond” to ensure campus safety during Hurricane Ian

For Polk State College, the damage from Hurricane Ian was minimal, but the efforts to make sure the College was prepared beforehand and safe afterward were anything but. The Emergency Management Team began meeting daily…

Nigerian National Team member Ottah excels early for Polk State Soccer

Undefeated at 7-0 and nationally ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, newcomers have played a vital role for Polk State Soccer. Among those, perhaps no one’s story is more unique than that of midfielder…

5 questions with Beth Luckett: From Polk State Radiography to Director of Health Sciences

Beth Luckett has a new role at the College, but she is no stranger to Polk State, serving the Health Sciences programs for more than 20 years. A proud graduate of the Radiography Program at…

Resources: Recovering from Hurricane Ian

Polk State College has compiled a list of College and community resources for students while they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Ian. Polk State’s campuses and centers, including the collegiate high schools, dual enrollment,…

Polk State FallFest to take over Winter Haven Campus this Saturday

A seasonal staple is returning to Polk State College this weekend. The College will hold its annual FallFest on Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upwards of 100 locals, businesses, and College…

Resources and support are available as Polk State reopens after Hurricane Ian

As Polk State College’s campuses and centers prepare to reopen on Monday, including the collegiate high schools, dual enrollment, and online classes, students are encouraged to make use of the resources and support available to…

Polk State to reopen Monday after Hurricane Ian

Polk State College’s campuses and centers will reopen on Monday, including online courses, dual enrollment, and the collegiate high schools. Crews are working throughout the weekend to clear debris and repair minimal damages the College…

Weekend classes and activities will not take place at Polk State

Polk State College’s campuses and centers will remain closed through the weekend. Saturday classes will not take place. It is important that students, faculty, and staff stay off campus so that crews can work as…