Moon landing anniversary brings Polk State Lake Wales tutors together
Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 made its historic landing on the moon and astronaut Neil Armstrong famously declared “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” It was something 23-year-old Diana Ortiz…
Polk State and Florida Poly sign historic agreement creating seamless path for students
A historic agreement signed Tuesday will allow students to seamlessly transfer from Polk State College to Florida Polytechnic University – a partnership that fosters the growth of a skilled workforce to support and drive economic…
Polk State Bass Fishing Team is big fish in Florida
The Polk State College Bass Fishing Team is Florida’s top group of college anglers and members continue to receive national attention for their skills – and hair – on the water. Trever Stephens’ third-place recognition…
Polk State College to test emergency alert system July 19
Polk State College plans to test its emergency alert system Friday, July 19, at 9 a.m. At this time, a test emergency message will be sent to the following communication outlets: Mobile phone numbers that…
Historic agreement to provide seamless path from Polk State to Florida Poly
Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti and Florida Polytechnic University President Randy Avent will sign an articulation agreement establishing the first seamless pathway for students from Polk County’s state college to the leading institution…
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort celebrates employees, recent Polk State grads
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort recently held its second Polk State College Network event for employees who are students and alumni, and this time a handful of graduates were recognized for their achievements academically and as Model…
Polk State alum from Nigeria achieves dreams and medical degree
When Dr. Ojochide Shaibu moved from Nigeria to the United States, he was armed with a dream to serve humanity through medicine and only $70 in his pocket. “I knew what I wanted to do,…
Polk State will be closed July 4 & 5
Polk State College will be closed Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day, but registration will remain underway for the fall semester. Additionally, Saturday classes will take place as scheduled…
Polk State KCTIPS recruit receives Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship
One ambitious Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) recruit recently received the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship for her commitment to serving the community and doing so with integrity. KCTIPS recruit…
5 questions with Kim DeRonda: Free to Be Me advisor and LGBT+ ally
Polk State College is proud to be an equal access/equal opportunity institution that fosters an environment of cultural awareness, social understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. In celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, Polk…