Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate celebrates first National Merit Scholar in school’s history
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School is celebrating its first National Merit Scholar in the school’s history. Abigail Matta is one of only 1,000 distinguished high school seniors nationally to be awarded…
Polk State puts aviation career in reach for graduating Eagle being commissioned as U.S. Airforce officer
Stephen Pena Osorio has dreamed of a career in aviation ever since he was a little kid visiting the United States with his family from their native Colombia. He will receive his Bachelor of Science…
Graduating Polk State student inspired by family to achieve degree
When Trenton Gray’s mom was diagnosed with cancer, he quickly stepped up to support his family and prioritized work before college. He started working in construction at 18 years old and moved into a supervisor…
Student once told college was not for her is graduating with Polk State bachelor’s degree
When Victoria Baptiste was a junior in high school, a guidance counselor told her that college is not for everyone and that it did not seem like an option for her. “It was one of…
Enroll now, summer classes start May 10 at Polk State
Enrollment at Polk State College is open for the Summer 2021 Semester, which will start on May 10 with 12-week, eight-week, and the first session of six-week classes. The second session of six-week classes will…
Accomplished professional continues to grow through Polk State degree and internship
Autumn Fenton will be completing her Polk State Associate in Science in Criminal Justice in the fall of this year, and she is doing so while serving the Polk County community and taking care of…
Polk State faculty put in time, creativity & flexibility to help students succeed in math online
Polk State College’s faculty want students to know that their professors are here to help them succeed in their classes and overcome obstacles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Math Department, this help takes…
Polk State College to host 3 graduation ceremonies May 6 & 7
Polk State College will host three graduation ceremonies on May 6 and May 7 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland to celebrate graduates of the spring 2021, fall 2020, and spring 2020 classes. Polk…
Polk State places students on Pathways to success with guided advising model
Polk State uses the Guided Pathways Model developed by the American Association of Community Colleges and students are invited to explore the Pathways available to them at the College as they enroll for the summer…
Polk State bookstores to provide in-person services just in time for summer
Polk State College’s on-campus bookstores will be open for in-person services from April 12 through May 17, 2021. The College’s bookstores, located on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, will be open to allow convenient…