POLKcast: Kim Newsome-Reynolds shares how Polk State helped her reach soccer stardom
A two-time All-American at Polk State College in 2007 and 2008, Kim Newsome-Reynolds was a goal-scoring machine for the program. Named the 2007 Polk Women’s Athlete of the Year, Newsome later starred at the University…
Polk State President Garcia Falconetti continues with Excelencia in Education’s Presidents for Latino Student Success Network
Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority in efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education, announced Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti’s continued affiliation with Presidents for Latino Student Success Network. This critical…
Enroll for summer and fall at Polk State
Enrollment is open for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College. Summer classes will start on May 10 and fall classes will start on August 14. Currently enrolled Polk…
NIA far and wide: Leaders from across country come to Polk State
As hoped, the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA) has proven to have national appeal. The first cohort featured 21 participants from eight different states, four different time zones, and of six different ranks. The…
Polk State College will celebrate 128th commencement ceremonies May 4
Polk State College will host its 128th commencement with two ceremonies on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Ceremonies will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and graduates…
Polk State data analyst’s family to be featured by March of Dimes
For Jaren Dodson, Data Analyst at Polk State College, an upcoming campaign will serve as a reminder of how much his life has changed and the difference that people can make. Dodson’s 1-year-old son Davren…
Polk State offers variety of summer camps
As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. The College is offering multiple summer camps that take place in June and July.…
Polk State Art students learn from Bump Galletta ahead of Bandit Market
Art students at Polk State College participated in a uniquely valuable experience leading up to the Spring 2023 Bandit Market in downtown Winter Haven on April 1. Lakeland-based artist Bump Galletta facilitated two workshops to…
For HR professional, Polk State provides flexibility to work & achieve degree
Adam Tawfik is already enjoying a successful career in human resources as an HR coordinator for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his bachelor’s degree. When Polk State College…
Polk State’s Corbeil honored for becoming program’s all-time wins leader
Prior to Tuesday’s 10-1 victory over Warner University (B), Polk State Head Coach Al Corbeil was recognized before the crowd at Bing Tyus Yard for becoming the winningest coach in program history. Corbeil collected his…