Polk State enrolling now for new civics summer camp
As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. Making its debut this summer is the Civics Leadership Academy. This new camp offers…
Soar Healthy Eagles helps hundreds of students fight hunger
Approximately 40% of college students are facing food insecurity, according to a Temple University study. At Polk State College, there is a measure in place to combat this problem. Soar Healthy Eagles is a subsidiary…
Polk State professor uses “Wall of Fame” to inspire students
Polk State College Anatomy and Physiology Professor Dr. Anthony Rizzo hopes that a spot on the wall will keep his students from thinking small. In 2019, Rizzo started his “Wall of Fame” in the Science…
POLKcast: A Polk State history lesson with Polk County Historical Preservation Manager Myrtice Young
This POLKcast guest is the person you’d want on your trivia team for Polk County history. Students – if you’re doing research on Polk, listen closely. We’re joined by Myrtice Young, the Historic Preservation Manager…
Polk State gives All-American graduate Ru a shot at an education
Kaila Ru will leave Polk State College as one of the most decorated volleyball players in program history, but she’ll also be leaving with something perhaps more important – a degree. Ru, 20, will receive…
Polk State students encouraged to check financial aid options for summer semester
For Polk State College students looking to pay for summer classes, there are options. Bob Evans, Interim Director for Student Financial Services, noted that often times students who receive Federal Pell Grants assume that funding…
Polk State takes home four awards at Florida SGA Conference
In case Polk State College students and advisors were unsure of whether they were making a difference, this month’s Florida College System Student Government Association Conference confirmed one thing – they are. Two students and…
Polk State credentials to be used to access Canvas
Beginning on May 22, Polk State College students and faculty will use their College-issued email credentials to access Canvas. Instead of having a separate login to access Canvas, students and faculty will now use the…
NIA far and wide: Leaders from across country come to Polk State
As hoped, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) has proven to have national appeal. The first cohort featured 21 participants from eight different states, four different time zones, and of six different ranks. The…
Polk State data analyst’s family to be featured by March of Dimes
For Jaren Dodson, Data Analyst at Polk State College, an upcoming campaign will serve as a reminder of how much his life has changed and the difference that people can make. Dodson’s 1-year-old son Davren…