Student goes from paralyzed to Polk State OTA & Orlando Health
Chase Roberts was told he would never walk again. Now, he’s not only on his own two feet — he is also helping others recover from traumatic injuries. Roberts, a student in Polk State College’s…
Polk State College to host open house for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Building Higher Pre-Paid Scholarship
Polk State College and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort are hosting an open house on November 1, 2022, at 4 p.m. on the Polk State Lakeland Campus for the community to learn about the Building Higher Pre-Paid…
Polk State College to host open house events 11/3 & 11/10
Polk State College will host two open house events in November for prospective students to learn about academic programs, tour campuses, complete applications, and receive assistance with applying for financial aid. Open house on the…
Polk State celebrates NJCAA Day: The Journey Begins Here
Junior college athletics will likely never get the fanfare or notoriety of major NCAA Division I sports, but for many, it has played a vital role in who they are today. Today is NJCAA Day,…
30 Polk State students named to FCSAA All-Academic Team
A 2021-22 Academic Year that saw Polk State College accomplish many things has culminated in 26 student-athletes and four Student Government Association (SGA) members earning FCSAA All-Academic honors. To qualify for the FCSAA All-Academic Team,…
Registration starts October 24 for Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College
UPDATE 10/25/22: Please note that this article has been updated to show that enrollment will now take place on October 31. Enrollment for the Spring 2023 Semester at Polk State College will start on October…
Polk State KCTIPS cadets sit in on “eye-opening” hearings
Students at the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety (KCTIPS) at Polk State College put in hundreds of hours of training to become certified as law enforcement, corrections, or probation officers. On Tuesday, Sept.…
Educator Preparation Institute graduate: Polk State College is home
Vincent Miller traveled the world as a renowned vocalist, was named Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools, achieved his doctorate in Education, and currently serves as Assistant Head of Schools for Academy…
Polk State Aerospace graduate blazes trail to Delta
Inspired by a movie based on trailblazers, Ani Olafemi has become one himself. Olafemi, 31, is the first known Polk State College Aerospace graduate to work for Delta Air Lines. Hired in August, his class…
Polk State Early Childhood Education student elevates career with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County
Cici Cantero has worked for the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for seven years and recently received a promotion due in part to the knowledge she has gained in Polk State College’s Early Childhood…