
Polk State students, President & DBOT Vice Chair connect virtually to discuss challenges & solutions

Polk State College’s student leaders, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustees Vice Chair Cindy Hartley Ross connected in a Zoom web conference meeting Wednesday to discuss challenges to the online learning environment…

Polk State SALO keeps students engaged through Virtual Student Center

Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) has not slowed down during the College’s move to the online learning environment. Students quickly brainstormed creative ways to keep their peers connected in the online…

Polk State College students share advice and motivation for their peers

As Polk State College students successfully completed the first week of the fully online learning environment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, they took to social media to connect and share some words of…

Polk State students meet Polk County delegates in Tallahassee ahead of 2020 Legislative Session

Polk State College students connected with members of the Polk County Legislative Delegation in Tallahassee ahead of the 2020 Legislative Session to share the critical importance of investing in student services such as advising, as…

Polk State wins Chancellor’s Best Practice Award for First-Year Experience and Guided Pathways

For the second consecutive year, Polk State College received a Chancellor’s Best Practice Award from the Florida College System – this time for its First-Year Experience and Guided Pathways programs focused on ensuring students persist…

Polk State Speech & Debate Team celebrates win at first-ever tournament at home

What do flatulence, Russian hackers, and the psychology of fear all have in common? They were three of many informative – and entertaining – topics at Polk State College’s first-ever forensics tournament, and the latter…

Congressman Soto visits Winter Haven campus

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose district includes part of Polk County, held a Town Hall meeting Oct. 9 at the Winter Haven campus for students, faculty, and staff.

Polk State reopens and is collecting donations to aid those impacted by Hurricane Dorian

Polk State College reopened Thursday, September 5, after Hurricane Dorian came dangerously close to Florida’s east coast. While the College’s facilities weathered storms without damage, residents of the Bahamas were not as fortunate. The Student…

Chancellor’s visit to Polk State marked with many highlights

Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda’s visit to Polk State College was marked with many highlights, including a Florida College System Foundation check presentation, an articulation agreement with Florida Polytechnic University, and time with students,…

Polk State Bass Fishing Team is big fish in Florida

The Polk State College Bass Fishing Team is Florida’s top group of college anglers and members continue to receive national attention for their skills – and hair – on the water. Trever Stephens’ third-place recognition…