
National Public Safety Innovation Academy invites media to experience newest command school

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Sheriff Grady Judd and Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti will discuss the newest national law enforcement and corrections command school, the National Public Safety Innovation…

Polk State’s Fine Arts Building to get state-of-the-art modernization

The Arts at Polk State College are the best-kept secret in Polk County according to Program Manager Nancy Lozell. When renovations are completed on the 45-year-old Winter Haven Fine Arts Building (WFA), the community will…

Music students represent Polk State at FCSAA Winter Music Symposium

Polk State College’s Music Program offers numerous unique opportunities for students. That was never more evident than in late January. From Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, five Polk State students took part in the FCSAA…

Polk State to host info sessions on Cybersecurity Support Technician Apprenticeship Program

With more than 2,200 cyberattacks taking place each day and the average cost of a data breach reaching $4.24 million, the need for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals is greater than ever. Polk State College is offering the Cybersecurity…

On-campus internet & Passport temporarily unavailable starting 6 p.m. February 3

Polk State College’s on-campus internet access and Passport system will be temporarily unavailable beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 3. The College’s Information Technology Department will be upgrading internet security systems and should be…

Students can apply now for Polk State Foundation scholarships

The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year is open through February 28. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for more information and to complete the scholarship application process. It is important to note…

Polk State breaks ground on permanent labyrinth for Winter Haven Campus

Consider construction underway for one of the most significant additions in the history of Polk State College’s Humanities Department. Dozens of students, faculty, and staff members gathered on the lawn of the Winter Haven Campus…

Polk State continues to enroll for 12-week, 8-week classes

Enrollment continues at Polk State College for the Spring 2023 Semester, with 12-week classes starting on February 6 and eight-week classes starting on March 7. Currently enrolled students can register for classes in Passport. Prospective students…

After 17 years in the kitchen, Polk State grad finds career at the College

For Solomon Neas, it has been a long journey to work in his desired field, but after more than 17 years in the culinary industry, he has returned to his alma mater. Neas, 34, began…

Polk State receives $1.45 million for nursing education

Polk State College is thankful to the state and healthcare partners for providing $1.45 million for nursing education through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives…