
Polk State HR’s Robin Robinson remembered for her genuine care for people

Robin Robinson was the introduction to Polk State College for many employees over the course of her 15-year career in Human Resources and she personified the College’s accepting and family-like atmosphere with her smile and…

Polk State will move to Phase III on August 2 with services and more classes returning to campus

Polk State College will be moving to Phase III of its Return to Campus Plan on Monday, August 2, 2021, with the majority of services returning to campus and more face-to-face class options available for…

Polk State President Falconetti inducted as Chair of Florida College System Council of Presidents

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti was inducted in June as Chair of the Florida College System Council of Presidents for 2021-2022. The Council of Presidents (COP) is comprised of the presidents of Florida’s…

Polk State College is tracking Elsa

7/6/21 2 p.m. UPDATE: Polk State College continues to monitor Elsa and will remain open on Tuesday and Wednesday for normal operations. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, Elsa was approximately 95 miles northwest of Key West…

Polk State will be closed July 2 – 5 in observance of Fourth of July

Polk State College will be closed from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of Fourth of July. Classes will not be taking place and most services will not be available. However,…

Polk State College achieves reaffirmation of accreditation by SACSCOC

Polk State College is celebrating the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) which is a testament to the institution’s commitment to quality and integrity as…

The big leagues & viral TikToks: Polk State Business student’s company Screen Skinz sees great success

Clay Canning started his cellphone screen protector design company Screen Skinz as a “side gig” in high school. Now, with his education through Polk State College, years of experience in the industry, licenses with the…

Polk State PTA Director trades clinical role for academia

Mary Krell started June 1 as director of Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and brings nearly 10 years of professional experience to the College. Most recently serving as a clinical instructor for PTA…

Some PASSPORT features will be unavailable 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. June 29

Student financial aid information normally visible in Polk State College’s PASSPORT system will be temporarily unavailable from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading the…

Polk State dual enrollment student receives full ride to Princeton

Matthew Ciccone is heading to Princeton University and credits Polk State College, Florida Virtual School Full Time, and the University of Florida for preparing him for the Ivy League. Additionally, as a QuestBridge Scholar, Ciccone…