
Polk State Music students gain experience, wow audiences

At Polk State College, students have the opportunity to receive a world-class education in The Arts. With high-quality theatrical productions, gallery exhibits, and musical performances located at the College and throughout Polk County, students receive…

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 President to receive Phi Theta Kappa Paragon and Regional Distinguished Service awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently announced Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti as a 2019 Paragon Award for New Presidents and Regional Distinguished Service Award recipient for her dedication to students and their…

LSAMP opens doors to STEM opportunities for Polk State students

With enthusiasm for details and processes, students in the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program explain to faculty and staff members what they have learned through assistantships, lab experiences, and national conferences made…

Dean of Academic Affairs “didn’t know how to go to college,” so he dedicated career to giving students the guidance they need

Nearly a month into his new position as Dean of Academic Affairs on the Polk State College Lakeland Campus, John Glenn already has his finger on the pulse of what students need because “I am…

Polk State Speech & Debate Team earns top awards from state

Polk State College’s Speech and Debate Team is celebrating several wins from the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) 2019 Forensics State Tournament. In individual wins, Alberto Camargo placed first, winning state champion in the…

Polk State College receives prestigious Bellwether Award

Polk State College recently received the prestigious Bellwether Award during the 2019 Community College Futures Assembly for Transforming Advanced Technical Education Through Innovative New Models: Engineering Technology – Advanced Manufacturing Associate in Science Program in…

Advisors transform the lives of students at Polk State

Polk State College is in the business of providing access to affordable, quality higher education, and Polk State’s Student Success Advisors are in the trenches of this life-transforming work. At Polk State, 75 percent of students attend part time, and the…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School student’s advice: Don’t let the word “college” overwhelm you

Blessing Lovelace admits that when she started her journey at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, she wasn’t sure the program was right for her. “My brother graduated from Lakeland Collegiate in 2016, he was…

Polk State College events celebrate Black History Month

Polk State College is hosting a variety of events in honor of Black History Month, giving students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to experience ethnic heritage, cuisine, music, art, and more.…