
Polk State student, staff member win awards at statewide conference

Florida Association of Colleges & Employers (FloridaACE) presents five awards each year at its annual conference. This year, Polk State College was well represented with two honorees. Adam Tawfik, 21, was announced as the winner…

Polk State expands CNC technology & training through ACE grant

With the help of a $400,000 grant from America’s Cutting Edge (ACE), Polk State College’s Corporate College has the latest technology, can serve more students, and fill the need for more computer numeric control machine…

Polk State’s Fall 2023 Semester starts August 14: ENROLL NOW

Enrollment is open for the Fall 2023 Semester at Polk State College which will start on August 14. Currently enrolled Polk State students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students can submit a free online application to…

Enroll now in Polk State’s Crime Science Investigations concentration

Polk State College is launching a concentration in Crime Scene Investigations within its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Registration is already taking place for classes that will start on August 14 for…

NFL Stadium, Hard Rock part of unique hands-on experience for NIA participants

The National Public Safety Innovation Academy offers participants a truly unique experience. In addition to learning from nationally renowned subject matter experts over the eight-week executive-level STEM-based program, participants take part in specially curated, hands-on…

Polk State to test emergency alert system on June 16

In a continued effort to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff, Polk State College will be conducting a test of its Everbridge mass alert system on Friday, June 16, at 9 a.m. All active…

Polk State Fancelli Scholarship sets Mulberry native up to be first in family to attend college

Polk State College and the Polk State College Foundation’s ability to transform the lives of families throughout the community has been well documented. Sometimes, that ability is seen long before students ever step foot on…

Polk State students and staff urged to take advantage of program to reduce internet costs

It’s not too late for Polk State College students and staff to take advantage of a pandemic-era program that could slash home internet costs. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program is a benefit…

Enrollment continues for summer and fall

Summer classes have started at Polk State College and enrollment continues for classes that will begin on June 26 for the six-week summer session. Registration is also taking place for the Fall 2023 Semester which…

Polk State encourages preparedness in advance of 2023 hurricane season

The 2023 hurricane season begins June 1, and Polk State College officials encourage students, faculty, and staff to be prepared. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a normal or…