Polk State hosts socials welcoming faculty and staff to the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials for faculty and staff on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. The socials were opportunities to reconnect with colleagues at the start of the new academic year and…
Convocation celebrates 60 years of Polk State College
Faculty and staff convened for Convocation, celebrating both the start of the 2024-2025 Academic Year and 60 years of Polk State College. Employees enjoyed breakfast, service awards, presentations by this year’s Endowed Teaching Chairs, an address by President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, and some ’60s music. Continue reading →
TRiO students head to Haines City for annual Duke Energy Academy
More than 30 Polk State TRiO students bussed to Haines City for the annual Duke Energy Academy. It marked the first time the annual event left the Winter Haven Campus.
Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials
Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials for faculty and staff on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. The socials were opportunities to reconnect with colleagues at the start of the new academic year as…
Polk State celebrates 2023 Convocation
Polk State College’s faculty, staff, and administrators convened on August 10, 2023, for its annual Convocation. This year’s theme, “A Brighter Future,” focused on the work ahead to ensure success for students and to develop…
Polk State welcomes freshmen at 2023 First Flight
Polk State College welcomed more than 800 first-time-in-college students to the 2023-2024 Academic Year during two First Flight Freshmen Welcome events on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. Students had the opportunity to meet with…
Polk State President’s Leadership Institute Class II Graduates
Polk State College’s Office of Corporate and Leadership Development celebrated the graduation of its second President’s Leadership Institute class on August 1, 2023. Faculty and staff participants culminated the leadership development program with presentations of…
Polk State College Start Right Campaign 2023
Polk State College hosted its annual Start Right Campaign on July 29 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. Hundreds of backpacks, school supplies, free haircuts, a food pantry, and more were…
Polk State College celebrates 128th commencement photo gallery
Polk State College hosted its 128th commencement ceremonies on May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. The ceremonies included remarks by Distinguished Alumnus Bo Boyte and District Board of Trustees’ Immediate Past…
Polk State College Lakeland vs Winter Haven Field Day: Autism Acceptance Month
Polk State College hosted a field day in support of Autism acceptance. Polk County School Board member Lisa Miller provided remarks. Faculty and staff from the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses competed in a series…