
National Public Safety Innovation Academy invites media to experience newest command school

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti will discuss the newest national law enforcement and corrections command school, the National Public Safety Innovation…

Polk State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization

The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…

Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium

Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…

Polk State breaks ground on permanent labyrinth for Winter Haven Campus

Consider construction underway for one of the most significant additions in the history of Polk State College’s Humanities Department. Dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the lawn of the Winter Haven Campus…

Polk State continues to enroll for 12-week, 8-week classes

Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with 12-week classes starting on February 6 and eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students…

After 17 years in the kitchen, Polk State grad finds career at the College

For Solomon Neas, it has been a long journey to work in his desired field, but after more than 17 years in the culinary industry, he has returned to his alma mater. Neas, 34, began…

Polk State to kick off Black History Month celebration

Polk State College will kick off a month of activities celebrating Black History Month on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at noon in the Lakeland Technology Building’s LTB 1100 with its first event titled Promoting Unity…

Polk State College 2022-2023 annual report highlights success

Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2022 report is available…

Polk State Education grad fast-tracks career with dual enrollment & bachelor’s degree

Sofia Molina has returned to the site where she was once a kindergarten student at then-Kingsford Elementary to teach kindergarten at what is now Willow Oak School in Mulberry. Molina received a Fancelli Family Future…

Polk State Foundation scholarship application will open February 1

The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships to Polk State students annually.…