
Collaborative effort brings WFA renovations to life

The first part of renovations to Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts (WFA) Building on the Winter Haven Campus is complete, signifying significant progress for a project that stakeholders call a collaborative effort and…

Polk State student’s internship at Citrus Connection turns into rewarding career

Carina Chaitoo was intrigued when she learned of the internship opportunities available through Polk State College. “Something just made me apply,” said Chaitoo, whose internship with Citrus Connection led to her career as a human…

Polk State FallFest set for Oct. 14, now with car show

For more than three and a half decades, FallFest has been a seasonal mainstay on Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus. FallFest will be held for the 37th time from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

Polk State College to host open house events in October & November

Polk State College will host open house events on each of its campuses this fall, providing prospective students with opportunities to learn about academic programs, complete their college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial…

Polk State SGA secretary overcomes sickle cell to serve College

Born with sickle cell disease, even the smallest tasks can be big ones for Analicia Williams. Polk State College, however, has been a place where Williams thrives. Recently elected as the Secretary on the Winter…

Polk State College is tracking Tropical Storm Idalia

UPDATE Monday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. Based on the 5 p.m. report from Polk County Emergency Management, Tropical Storm Idalia continues to strengthen and is expected to form into a major hurricane by the time it…

Program’s all-time leading scorer Smith finds second home at Polk State

After a legendary Polk State Basketball career, Tekorian “TK” Smith now finds himself signed to play professionally overseas in Germany, but most of his offseason was spent at his junior college alma mater, giving private…

Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates another stellar year

Program Director Shana Kent-Smith calls Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program one of the College’s best-kept secrets, but it is getting plenty of attention nationally and statewide. The Respiratory Care Program is coming off what…

Retired San Bernardino chief gives NIA insight on critical incident management

Over the program’s eight weeks, National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) participants examine four case studies from major critical incidents that are intended to evoke thoughts about ways agencies can be better prepared. During the…

What Polk State students should know for the Fall 2023 Semester

With the Fall 2023 Semester underway on Monday, it’s important for Polk State students to know how to purchase books, apply for financial aid, and get the help they need to succeed in their classes.…