AdventHealth Dean of Nursing brings more than 30 years of experience to Polk State
Between the clinical and academic settings, Dr. Deleise Wilson arrives at Polk State College with more than three decades of nursing experience. Wilson, the College’s first AdventHealth Dean of Nursing at Polk State, began her…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to host info sessions ahead of September application period
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will host informational sessions in August and September for individuals interested in applying for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Sessions will take place: Thursday, August 10, at 11 a.m.…
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…
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…
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…
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…