
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…

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…

Four Polk State programs still offering free training through Fast Forward

Polk State College is still offering free training in four short-term, non-credit rapid credentialing programs through its Fast Forward initiative which is grant-funded by the Florida Department of Education. Individuals interested in free Certified Logistics…

Polk State Math faculty launch free online course to prep students for Intermediate Algebra

Polk State College’s Math Department is offering a free resource for students starting this summer. GET READY MAT1033 is a free online math course that was created to address students’ needs in the area of…

Life of Riley: Giving back through coaching

Rohsean Riley believes in giving back. And paying forward. So instead of playing golf or relaxing by the pool this summer, the Polk State sophomore volunteers as a coach for the Winter Haven High School baseball…

Polk State strongly recommending mask usage

Polk State College is revising its Return to Campus Plan to reflect that masks or cloth face coverings are no longer required on campus but are highly recommended while the College remains in Phase II.…

Polk State College thanks Polk County Legislative Delegation for support as Governor signs budget

After a year of extraordinary challenges, Polk State College received some very welcome news on Wednesday with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $99.5 billion 2021-2022 budget which boosts funds for the College. This year’s…

Polk State Flight Team lands in top 20 at NIFA national competition

The Polk State Flight Team recently competed in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) national aviation competition. Polk State aviators placed 20th nationally while competing against the top collegiate…

Enroll now for the Fall 2021 Semester at Polk State College

Enrollment is open for the Fall 2021 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will begin on August 16. Enrollment is also open for the second session of six-week summer classes, which will begin on June…

Polk State will be closed for Memorial Day

Polk State College will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021, in observance of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled, and registration will continue for summer and fall. Enrollment is open for…