Polk State’s youngest bachelor’s student to receive degree May 3
Harrison Broer said his first day of college was weird. That’s because he was only 15 years old, and after completing his Associate in Arts degree a semester before graduating from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate…
From nurse to patient: Graduating student overcomes debilitating illness to achieve BSN
Amber Price has dedicated her life to helping and healing others, but soon after starting her career as a registered nurse at Winter Haven Hospital, she was forced to switch her role to patient as…
Graduating student: Polk State showed me I don’t have to be another statistic
Growing up, no one encouraged Keiona Haggins to go to school. “I was only told to not end up pregnant or in jail,” she said. She lived in a home where emotional and physical abuse…
Polk State to celebrate 118th commencement ceremony
Nearly 700 students with Polk State College’s 118th graduating class will walk the stage Thursday, May 3, at the RP Funding Center to receive their diplomas. The upcoming commencement ceremony, which will start at 6:30…
Polk State College hosting open house events April 19 & 26
Polk State College is hosting two open house events where prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, complete their applications, and receive assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…
Enrollment starts for summer and fall
Enrollment starts for the summer and fall semesters today, April 2, with fall registration taking place earlier than ever before to provide students with the greatest availability of courses they need. Students who have completed 30…
Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to Hold Info Sessions
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host informational sessions for students interested in attending the public charter school, which is an academic alternative for students who want to graduate and transition…
Polk State College Victorious in 2018 Legislative Session
Senate Bill 540 is dead, the Polk State JD Alexander Center is safe, and Polk State College is victorious in securing funding for operational support this Legislative Session. Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed the…
Polk State JD Alexander Center Makes it Possible for First-Generation-in-College Student to Juggle School and Three Jobs
For students at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, it’s all about location. Without Polk State College’s presence in the Lake Wales community, many students would not be pursuing their higher education because they would…
Application Unavailable While Upgrades Being Made
Polk State’s online application for prospective students will be unavailable from noon March 21 to noon March 23 as the College transitions to a new software system that will make the admission process more user…