
Polk State’s 2021-2022 Report to Community showcases success

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 2021 annual report is…

Polk State Respiratory alum returns as Clinical Education Coordinator to train future RTs

Jordan Emro is a proud alum of Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program and enjoyed nearly a decade working in the clinical setting before she felt called to return to the College full time. Emro…

Polk State Foundation funds tech for Nursing students

The Polk State College Foundation recently funded technology including laptops and scanners used at area hospitals for the Polk State Nursing Program. This investment enhances the Nursing Program’s simulation experience for students, specifically in the…

Polk State Math Professor Alexandros Dimitriadis remembered for big personality, even bigger commitment to the College

Alexandros Dimitriadis used the saying, “I’m not yelling, I’m just Greek” to calm his students and colleagues who may have been overwhelmed by his “larger-than-life presence.” He was passionate, outspoken, gregarious, and “pretty intense” at…

Polk State Education’s Mary Stowers dedicated life to uplifting others

Mary Stowers dedicated her life to uplifting others by motivating them to reach their fullest potential and supporting them in their pursuits. She was a source of knowledge and positivity for both her students and…

Polk State, Instituto Tecnológico de Merida partnership funded by 100K Strong in the Americas grant

The 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund has selected Polk State College and Mexico’s Instituto Tecnológico de Merida (ITM) to receive a grant from the U.S-Mexico Innovation Fund Competition for Financial Inclusion and Agricultural…

Polk State Theatre didn’t skip a beat through COVID-19 & looks forward to upcoming season

While theatres were closed across the nation, Polk State Theatre was proactively designing protocols and putting health precautions in place to get students back on the stage as quickly and safely as possible. And audiences,…

Polk State College receives national Hispanic-Serving Institution designation

The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) recently designated Polk State College as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as the College’s Hispanic student population has reached 26 percent and continues to grow. Additionally, Polk State…

Polk State College achieves reaffirmation of accreditation by SACSCOC

Polk State College is celebrating the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) which is a testament to the institution’s commitment to quality and integrity as…

Polk State Math faculty launch free online course to prep students for Intermediate Algebra

Polk State College’s Math Department is offering a free resource for students starting this summer. GET READY MAT1033 is a free online math course that was created to address students’ needs in the area of…