
Polk State partners with Winter Haven, Haines City to offer more access to Wi-Fi

Because some students may have trouble accessing reliable internet at home, Polk State College has partnered with Winter Haven and Haines City officials to set up or boost wireless-access points in various public parking lots…

Polk State College faculty and staff come together and get creative to continue instruction online through COVID-19

As Polk State College moves to an online learning environment for the remainder of the 2020 Spring Semester to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, faculty and staff have partnered and are taking innovative approaches…

Congressman Soto recognizes Polk State President Falconetti nationally for Women’s History Month

Congressman Darren Soto recognized Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti on the U.S. House of Representatives floor and during a reception at his Kissimmee district office in honor of Women’s History Month. Falconetti’s accomplishments…

Polk State College exercises preparedness and continues to monitor coronavirus

Polk State College is closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), with College officials working closely with Polk County and the State of Florida and following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control…

Polk County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year is a Polk State alum who believes in giving back to the community that educated him

Vincent Miller is much more than the 2020 Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools. He is a basketball coach. He is the founder of the mentoring program Filling the Lane and co-founder…

Acclaimed writer John Yamrus to speak at Polk State College on March 12

As part of its new Visiting Writers Program, the Polk State College Creative Writing Club will host nationally-known writer John Yamrus on March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Lakeland Campus at 3425…

Polk State District Board of Trustees Chair Teresa Martinez named Lakeland CityMaker

Teresa Martinez, Chair of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees, is Lakeland’s November 2019 CityMaker, recognized for her dedication to serving the city and her ability to connect Polk County to the global…

Polk State will host open house events Oct. 29 & Nov. 5

Polk State College will host two open house events on its Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses where prospective students can learn about academic programs, complete free applications for admission to the College, receive assistance with…

Polk State receives Innovation of the Year Award for Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education

Polk State College has received a 2019 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College for Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education (ELITE) – a program that is jumpstarting careers…

Manufacturing Day: Polk State and local manufacturers lead national effort locally

Polk State College, partnered with local manufacturers and high schools, will provide nearly 400 students with the opportunity to participate in Manufacturing Day with tours of leading manufacturers in Polk County. The national effort aims…