Polk State’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters combine for more than 20 awards
Recognitions were not hard to come by for Polk State College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters this academic year. The Xi Pi and Beta Upsilon Upsilon chapters combined to earn more than 20 recognitions statewide and…
Graduating Charlie hangs up his feathers so Alex can spread his wings
Alexander Gonzalez has idolized superheroes in comic books and video games since he was a child, as their stories of overcoming adversity and doing good for the world served as inspiration and motivation while growing…
National award highlights Polk State’s outstanding student leadership & activities
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office and the student leaders behind SALO’s awesomeness were recently honored with a national award, highlighting the College’s robust student life and the opportunities available to students at…
Black History Month celebrations are underway at Polk State
Polk State College is hosting a variety of virtual events in honor of Black History Month. The series of events kicked off in January with the College’s 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual…
Polk State’s 2021-2022 Report to Community showcases 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 2021 annual report is…
Students can participate in Virtual Student Center and small campus events this fall
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office, better known as SALO, has a diverse and exciting calendar of events for the Fall 2021 Semester, including a wide selection of activities through the Virtual Student…
Nick of time: Collins swings hot bat for Polk State Eagles
Last year, Nick Collins struggled at the plate. This year, opposing pitchers struggle to keep him off base. Collins has crushed the ball, hitting .335 and leading the state (NJCAA Region 8) in RBI with…
Polk State College to host 3 graduation ceremonies May 6 & 7
Polk State College will host three graduation ceremonies on May 6 and May 7 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland to celebrate graduates of the spring 2021, fall 2020, and spring 2020 classes. Polk…
Polk State to host virtual open house events in April and May
Polk State College will host live, virtual open house events in English and Spanish starting on April 16, with sessions scheduled through mid-May to provide information about admission, financial aid, programs, advising, student life, and…
Pup brings joy & motivation to Polk State Softball
Polk State Softball has gone to the dogs. Well, actually, to one dog: Niner, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever owned by Head Coach Donna Byars. When Byars first brought Niner to a team practice, the players…