Polk State’s 117th Commencement: A Milestone For Students, President, And District Board Of Trustee
Polk State College’s 117th commencement ceremony was extraordinarily special, marking milestones for students, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustee Cindy Hartley Ross. Nearly 500 students flocked to the RP Funding Center –…
Polk State Machining Programs Receive NIMS Accreditation
Polk State’s Computer Numeric Control and Manual Machining programs were recognized Dec. 6 with accreditation by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) for Machining Level 1 credentials. Polk State has met rigorous national…
Polk State College Machining Programs Receive NIMS Accreditation
Polk State College’s Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and Manual Machining programs will be recognized for their quality and ability to successfully train members of the local workforce on Wednesday, December 6, with accreditation by the…
Spring Registration Opens
Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…
Retired Faculty Member Marshall Ledbetter Remembered for Dedication to Students
Marshall Robin Ledbetter leaves behind a camera shop, thousands of books, and a legacy at Polk State College as a retired faculty member and the patriarch of a family with many alumni. The lifelong educator,…
Polk State Thanks Its Hurricane Heroes
When students, faculty, and staff returned to Polk State College after Hurricane Irma closed campuses for 10 days, it was like the Category 2 storm with 115 mph wind gusts never came through. That’s because…
Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts On Campus
A sunny sky on Wednesday presented a stark contrast to the violent winds and rain from just two days before, as Hurricane Irma tore through Polk County as a Category 2 storm. With wind gusts…
Middle Schoolers Visit Advanced Technology Center
A group of 40 students from Crystal Lake Middle School in Lakeland visited the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center on Feb. 2 to learn about career opportunities in supply chain and engineering.
Polk State Hosting Free Events on Possibilities of 3-D Printing
The possibilities of 3-D printing will be the topic of three special events this month at Polk State College. In 3-D printing, digital files are “printed” into three-dimensional objects — anything from rocket engine parts for…
Polk State to Host Conference for Administrative Professionals
Polk State’s Corporate College will host a conference for administrative professionals on Thursday, April 24. The conference agenda includes: 8:30 a.m. — continental breakfast 9 a.m. — Mindfulness at Work: Creating the Space to Effectively…