Polk State Again Named Best Workplace For Commuters
Universal access to public transit, green initiatives, and designated parking spots for carpoolers have earned Polk State College its sixth consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently notified Polk…
A Message From The President: Campus Safety & Support For All
It is with a heavy heart that I write this following the horrific event that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County. On behalf of Polk State College, I send my…
Florida Poet Laureate Encourages Students To Read And Write
If you’re sitting around waiting for inspiration, forget about it. That was advice Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke gave students and aspiring writers during his recent presentation hosted by the Creative Writing Club at Polk…
Polk State Theatre Presents “The Clean House”
Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre with the first production of the Spring 2018 semester– “The Clean House.” The romantic comedy by Sarah Ruhl follows a married couple and their hired…
Without JD Alexander Center, These Veterans Wouldn’t Be In School
For students at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, it’s all about location. Without Polk State College’s presence in southeast Polk County, many students would not be pursuing higher education because they would not be…
Polk State Celebrates Black History Month With Cultural Events
Polk State College has a slate of events planned through February in honor of Black History Month. The month-long celebration will include ethnic cuisine, African literature and music, movies with historically important themes, STEM activities…
Polk State To Host FIRST LEGO League Championship
Polk State College is scheduled to host the FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship on Sunday, February 18, bringing together nearly 1,500 elementary and middle school students, as well as LEGO enthusiasts. Forty-eight teams…
In-State Tuition Offered To Puerto Rico’s Displaced Students
Polk State College continues to provide support for students displaced from Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria and is again offering in-state tuition to those individuals. Gov. Rick Scott asked Florida state colleges and universities this…
Academic Advisor Gives Students Choices About Their Education
College is incredibly exciting, but can also be difficult to navigate. Polk State College’s academic advisors make huge differences in the lives of students every day, not only by ensuring that they enroll in the…
Polk Girls In Science: Collaborative Effort Opens Eyes To Career Possibilities
Girls from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary and Bok Academy excitedly huddled around science lab tables at Polk State College on a recent Saturday to participate in a variety of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering (STEM)…