Polk State College thanks Polk County Legislative Delegation for support as Governor signs budget
After a year of extraordinary challenges, Polk State College received some very welcome news on Wednesday with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $99.5 billion 2021-2022 budget which boosts funds for the College. This year’s…
Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year
Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…
Governor appoints members to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the appointments of Ashley Bell Barnett, Greg Littleton, Teresa Martinez, and Mark Turner to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. All members are continuing their service to the…
Polk State President receives 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award from Lakeland Chamber
Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti recently received the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award from the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. The award honors women who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishments,…
Polk State District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2020-2021
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected Cindy Hartley Ross as Chair and Ashley Bell Barnett as Vice Chair of the 2020-2021 Academic Year on Monday during the DBOT’s annual reorganization meeting. The role…
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 District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2019-2020
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected Teresa V. Martinez as chair and Cindy Hartley Ross as vice chair for the 2019-2020 academic year Monday during its annual reorganization meeting. The role of chair…
U.S. Congressman Soto inspires students with visit to Polk State College
Polk State College students were eager to hear U.S. Congressman Darren Soto’s advice on how they can have their voices heard and he was happy to share some inspiration with those he is passionate about…
Polk State District Board of Trustees and President advocate for College in D.C.
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees and President Angela Garcia Falconetti recently advocated for national, state, local, and College legislative priorities in Washington, D.C., during the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) National…
Polk State to inaugurate Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as College’s 5th President
Polk State College will inaugurate Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti as the institution’s fifth President on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, with an investiture ceremony at 4 p.m. in the Winter Haven Campus Health Center, 999 Ave.…