USF clinical grad student: Starting off at Polk State has many advantages
Courtney Jenkins comes from a family of strong women whom she calls “bright lights” in the lives of others. Inspired to become a bright light herself, Jenkins is pursuing a master’s degree in the Clinical…
Polk State PASSPORT, main phone line restored
UPDATE (July 27, 2023, at 11:55 a.m.): Polk State College’s main phone line, 863.297.1000, has been restored. Polk State’s Institutional Technology Department will monitor the line to ensure it continues to function properly. UPDATE (July…
Polk State receives International Distance Learning Award
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) presented Polk State College’s Director of Learning Technology and Online Education Cody Moyer with an International Distance Learning Award in the leadership category for higher education. The USDLA…
Pre-paid scholarship program enrollment open for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort employees
Individuals who are interested in both employment at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and enrolling at Polk State College should consider the Building Higher Pre-Paid Scholarship Program. This partnership provides LEGOLAND® Florida employees with scholarships that pre-pay…
Graduate pursuing Doctor of Pharmacy got start in research at Polk State
Deandre Smith is pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). He is an ambassador for the Student Marijuana Alliance for Research & Transparency (SMART), a national organization that aims…
Bartow PD sergeant finds path through Polk State’s KCTIPS, Criminal Justice & NIA
When John McKee first enrolled at Polk State College, his ambitions didn’t match his current occupation. Now an alum, Polk State played a major role in helping him find his true passion. Now a sergeant…
Barbosa promoted to Polk State Volleyball Head Coach
After shining as a player and an assistant coach with the program, Dayanna Barbosa is now the face of Polk State Volleyball. This month, Barbosa, 29, began her tenure as head coach. Barbosa spent the…
New Polk State Provost brings 23 years of educational experience
Polk State College’s new Provost for Academic Affairs and Workforce Education won’t be going far, but it is still something of a homecoming. Amy Bratten began her tenure at Polk State on Monday after 15…
New soccer coach Shivraman brings 30 years of experience to Polk State
After reaching the national NJCAA Tournament last season, Polk State Soccer found its new head coach in someone who has been there before. Dee Shivraman, 59, officially began his tenure on June 19. A native…
Polk State graduate hopes research inspires others to pursue passion for STEM
For recent Polk State College graduate Dylan Brown, mathematics is an exciting subject that he is beginning to explore through research. Brown hopes to inspire other Polk State students to use research as a way…