
Polk State President Falconetti’s term as Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents concludes after successful year

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti’s tenure as 2021-2022 Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents concluded after a year full of successes for both the System and College. The Council is…

Polk State Aerospace students to compete in cross-country Air Race Classic

The Red Eagles will take flight at Lakeland International Airport on June 21 as Polk State Aerospace students compete in the 45th annual Air Race Classic. More than 100 women pilots will embark on the…

Polk State student utilizes career assessment, STEM programs to land geomatics internship in Ohio

When Selia Nunez began studying at Polk State College, she envisioned a career in a physical therapy office. Now, she might have her sights set on the ocean, thanks to a career assessment and a…

Polk State Chain of Lakes webpages restored

UPDATE (Thursday, June 9, 12:45 p.m.): All Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School webpages have been restored. Click here for more information about the school. (Thursday, June 9, 11:30 a.m.) Polk State College…

Polk State staff and faculty members celebrate 30+ years of friendship

For more than three decades, Shakia Young and Mary McElrath have been best friends. Despite being best friends for the last 32 years, they’ve only been working together for four months. McElrath began as a…

ENROLL NOW for Fall 2022 Semester at Polk State College

Enrollment is open for the Fall 2022 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on August 15. Currently enrolled students can register for fall classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online…

Polk State collegiate high schools still enrolling for upcoming academic year

Two of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are still enrolling students for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The charter schools allow students to fulfill high school requirements while also earning college credits. Most students graduate…

Polk State is tracking Alex

Polk State College is tracking a tropical system that is expected to become Tropical Storm Alex and encourages students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to stay connected for updates from the National Oceanic…

Polk State College celebrates historical legislative session

Polk State College is celebrating a successful end to the 2022 Legislative Session with Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of the budget on Thursday which resulted in the largest appropriation in the College’s history. Thanks to…

Polk State Associate Dean accepted to AACC Roueche Future Leaders Institute

Yulonda Bell, Associate Dean of Student Services for Polk State College, will participate this month in the American Association of Community College’s 2022 John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute, a rigorous and invigorating program focused…