
Polk State Visual Arts to host art competition

Polk State College’s Visual Arts Department is inviting students to enter its 2024 Student Exhibition and Competition. Students can enter the following categories: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photography, and/or Design (including digital or…

Polk State Radiography embraces virtual reality technology

Faculty and staff with Polk State College’s Radiography Program are already reporting positive results after only weeks of offering virtual reality technology to their students. Polk State’s Health Sciences programs have benefited from technology and…

Polk State teacher education program is coming to Winter Haven Campus

Aspiring teachers will now have the opportunity to pursue Polk State College’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education on the Winter Haven Campus with the expansion of the highly reputable program to East Polk County.…

Polk State Nursing application windows are changing

Polk State College Nursing is changing its application windows to allow prospective students more time to apply to the limited-access, highly sought-after program. For the Fall 2024 Semester, the generic track application for the Associate…

Polk State OTA Program prepares graduate for rapid ascension in field

As Marlee Nickerson was on the cusp of graduating from Polk State College with her Associate in Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), she aspired to a supervisory position within five years. Instead, it took…

Polk State’s Warriors for Wellness 5K announces discounts for select groups through March 25

Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. General registration is $35 but there…

There’s still time to enroll for eight-week classes that start March 4

The Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College is well underway, but there is still time to enroll for the second session of eight-week classes which will start on March 4. Currently enrolled Polk State…

Polk State Aerospace remains on cutting edge of technology to prepare aspiring pilots

Polk State College Aerospace is revered as a quality program that provides aspiring pilots with the most realistic flight experiences possible before they ever step foot in the cockpit. A recent equipment acquisition builds on…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate recognized as Polk County’s top high school

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School has been recognized as the top school in Polk County and among the best schools in the state of Florida. The high marks came from U.S. News & World…

Polk State Nursing to hold info sessions

The highly sought, limited-admission Nursing Program at Polk State College will host information sessions on each campus. Info sessions will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in WLR 106…