5 questions with Andrew Tew: Program Coordinator making immediate impact for Athletics
Program Coordinator for Athletics Andrew Tew joined Polk State College in March. During his brief time in the Athletics Department, Tew has played an instrumental role in modernizing the College’s athletics site, promoting the athletics…
Student goes from paralyzed to Polk State OTA & Orlando Health
Chase Roberts was told he would never walk again. Now, he’s not only on his own two feet — he is also helping others recover from traumatic injuries. Roberts, a student in Polk State College’s…
Polk State College to host open house for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Building Higher Pre-Paid Scholarship
Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort are hosting an open house on November 1, 2022, at 4 p.m. on the Polk State Lakeland Campus for the community to learn about the Building Higher Pre-Paid…
Polk State celebrates NJCAA Day: The Journey Begins Here
Junior college athletics will likely never get the fanfare or notoriety of major NCAA Division I sports, but for many, it has played a vital role in who they are today. Today is NJCAA Day,…
30 Polk State students named to FCSAA All-Academic Team
A 2021-22 Academic Year that saw Polk State College accomplish many things has culminated in 26 student-athletes and four Student Government Association (SGA) members earning FCSAA All-Academic honors. To qualify for the FCSAA All-Academic Team,…
Polk State KCTIPS cadets sit in on “eye-opening” hearings
Students at the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) at Polk State College put in hundreds of hours of training to become certified as law enforcement, corrections, or probation officers. On Tuesday, Sept.…
Educator Preparation Institute graduate: Polk State College is home
Vincent Miller traveled the world as a renowned vocalist, was named Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools, achieved his doctorate in Education, and currently serves as Assistant Head of Schools for Academy…
Polk State Aerospace graduate blazes trail to Delta
Inspired by a movie based on trailblazers, Ani Olafemi has become one himself. Olafemi, 31, is the first known Polk State College Aerospace graduate to work for Delta Air Lines. Hired in August, his class…
Hurricane Heroes: Polk State employees go “above and beyond” to ensure campus safety during Hurricane Ian
For Polk State College, the damage from Hurricane Ian was minimal, but the efforts to make sure the College was prepared beforehand and safe afterward were anything but. The Emergency Management Team began meeting daily…
Nigerian National Team member Ottah excels early for Polk State Soccer
Undefeated at 7-0 and nationally ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, newcomers have played a vital role for Polk State Soccer. Among those, perhaps no one’s story is more unique than that of midfielder…