Polk State therapy programs join forces for Warriors for Wellness 5K
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. Check-in will take place from 7…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application open through February 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is open through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for information about available scholarships,…
Polk State College’s 2023-24 Report to Community highlights success
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, faculty, and staff over the last year and foreshadows the exciting milestones to come for Polk County’s largest-serving institution of higher education and…
Polk State Cardiovascular Technology grad forges career path outside of the lab
Lauren King admits, “I had no idea that an Associate in Science could take me so far.” Her Polk State College degree in Cardiovascular Technology has led to a rewarding and unexpected career outside of…
Polk State College phone lines restored
UPDATE 1/29 @ 4:30 P.M. Polk State College’s main phone lines have been restored after a temporary outage Monday afternoon. ORIGINAL POST 1/29 @ 3:01 P.M. Polk State College’s main phone lines are down Monday…
Polk State Success Coaches support freshmen, increased retention
Less than two years since its inception at Polk State College, the Success Coaching onboarding initiative is proving successful with an 82% retention rate for students who utilize coaching in their freshman year. Success…
Graduate credits Polk State for solidifying career path, transferring to UF
Ximena Villegas is the first generation in her Mexican family to attend college and is inspired by her parents’ work ethic to achieve a career in immigration law. She received her Associate in Arts degree…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate alum graduates from MIT
Sergio Perez fondly remembers late nights studying English flashcards with the help of his mother “when she didn’t know the language herself.” Now he reflects on how far he has come as an alumnus of…
State-of-the-art equipment helps set Polk State Respiratory Care students up for success
With newly acquired modern equipment, experienced instructors, and a track record of success, Polk State College’s Respiratory Program adequately prepares students for a rewarding career in the field. The two-year program awards an Associate in…
Polk State student: Haines City-Davenport Campus will give students hope
Ana Gutierrez has lived in Haines City for more than 20 years, witnessing the region’s exponential growth and persevering toward her college degree, despite a commute that is 30 miles roundtrip to reach Polk State…
