Polk State College closing to students March 16 – March 29
Polk State College is suspending all instruction including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes starting Monday, March 16, 2020, until Monday, March 30, 2020, when the College reopens from spring break. Students should not visit the…
Polk State College COVID-19 update: travel, events, and more
Polk State College continues to work diligently to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Florida Department of Health, and the Florida Department…
Polk State College remains open, continues to monitor coronavirus
With the recent news of the State University System implementing a mandatory two-week period of remote instruction due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Polk State College provides this update to clarify that the College remains open…
Congressman Soto recognizes Polk State President Falconetti nationally for Women’s History Month
Congressman Darren Soto recognized Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti on the U.S. House of Representatives floor and during a reception at his Kissimmee district office in honor of Women’s History Month. Falconetti’s accomplishments…
Polk State College exercises preparedness and continues to monitor coronavirus
Polk State College is closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), with College officials working closely with Polk County and the State of Florida and following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control…
Jessica Belli named head soccer coach at Polk State
Polk State College has selected Jessica Belli as its new head coach for women’s soccer. “Coach Belli is a perfect fit for Polk State College,” said Director of Athletics Stanley Cromartie. “She comes to us…
Polk State Aerospace student lands UPS Airlines internship and scholarship
If someone told Ismael Jimenez-Barreto three years ago that he would be interning with one of the largest cargo airlines in the world, he would have doubted them. He was an aeronautical university dropout working…
Polk County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year is a Polk State alum who believes in giving back to the community that educated him
Vincent Miller is much more than the 2020 Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools. He is a basketball coach. He is the founder of the mentoring program Filling the Lane and co-founder…
Polk State College is monitoring news and information about coronavirus
Polk State College is closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). College officials are working closely with Polk County and the State of Florida to monitor the situation and are following guidelines from…
William Swinford was “guiding light” who empowered students and colleagues
William “Bill” Swinford’s 32 years of service to Polk State College was marked by his dedication to empowering students and colleagues and, in turn, his ability to build the College up by cultivating the talent…
