State Department’s IDEAS Program awards Polk State College grant to build study abroad capacity
Polk State College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. Polk State is one of 37 U.S. colleges and universities that…
Polk State celebrates funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating critical funding for its Haines City-Davenport Campus with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $116.5 billion 2024-2025 budget which includes $8.1 million for the development of the future facility. The…
Winter Haven Campus Library closed June 19-21
Summer is a slower time on campus which allows departments a little more time and flexibility to work on special projects. One such project begins this month in the Polk State Winter Haven Library and…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
Polk State Corporate College Executive Director: No training is off limits
“There’s always a way.” Throughout her working career, that has been Polk State Corporate College Executive Director Patty Collins’ motto. Collins began her tenure at Polk State College in January. She arrived with more than…
Fall registration delayed at Polk State as College transitions systems
Registration for the Fall 2024 Semester at Polk State College is delayed as the College transitions to a new system. Priority registration will start on June 25 and open registration will begin on July 1.…
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the last three quarters of 2023. The program’s Associate in Science graduates accomplished this on their…
Polk State faculty and staff collaborate on ethical use of artificial intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it inevitably raises questions, concerns, and even fears among individuals. At Polk State College, faculty and staff are proactively addressing these emerging realities through collaborative efforts. Utilizing research,…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…