Polk State’s New Robotic Surgery Credential Now Accepting Participants
Polk State College is now accepting participants to the first session of its Robotic Surgery Credential Program, a program unlike any other in the world. “This is truly a unique opportunity. Nothing else like it…
Florida College System Earns “A” From U.S. Chamber
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for a Competitive Workforce has recently awarded the Florida College System with an “A” grade in the categories of Student Access & Success and Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness, a finding…
Polk State, Polk Transit Authority Partnership Begins with a Bang
In only a few weeks, an innovative partnership between Polk State College and the Polk Transit Authority has far surpassed expectations. In April, the College and the Polk Transit Authority announced that the College’s more…
County Commissioners Transfer Land for Polk State Center for Public Safety
Polk State College now officially has the site for its planned Center for Public Safety. On Tuesday, the Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the transfer of 10 acres, located off State Road…
Fall Registration at Polk State College Begins June 25
Open registration for the fall semester at Polk State College begins June 25. Students currently enrolled at the College may register for the fall term online through the College’s Passport. Prospective new students should first…
Polk State to Host Adjunct Faculty Job Fair
Polk State College will host a job fair for those interested in working as adjunct faculty members on July 14 from 9 a.m. to noon in room WST 127 on the Winter Haven campus. The…
TALON Robotics Students Having Some Serious Fun
Standing outside the classroom where about a dozen high-school kids are participating in TALON Robotics, it sounds like there’s too much fun going on for serious learning to be taking place. The whizzing of wheels.…
Polk State Professors to Lead Trip to Europe, Public Invited to Orientation Sessions
Students and members of the community are invited to accompany Polk State College professors on a 10-day trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The trip is planned for May 9-18, 2013. Participants will enjoy a…
Polk State Steps Up With Alternative to Cancelled Summer Robotics Program
The sudden cancellation of the University of South Florida’s Gifted and Talented Program in Lakeland has left local middle-school students in a lurch. However, a comparable program at Polk State College will help fill the…
Register Now for Summer Classes at Polk State
There is still time to take summer classes at Polk State College. Registration for the College’s Summer B session is now underway. Students currently enrolled at the College may register online through the College’s Passport.…