
In-State Tuition Offered To Puerto Rico’s Displaced Students

Polk State College continues to provide support for students displaced from Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria and is again offering in-state tuition to those individuals. Gov. Rick Scott asked Florida state colleges and universities this…

President, District Board Of Trustees Meet With Legislators, Advocate For Students

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti and members of the District Board of Trustees recently gathered in Tallahassee to meet with representatives from the Florida College System’s 27 other institutions, as well as engage…

Governor Reappoints Ross To Polk State College District Board Of Trustees

Gov. Rick Scott recently announced Cindy Hartley Ross’s reappointment to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. Ross has served on the District Board of Trustees for 14 years — from 1999 to 2011…

Polk State’s 117th Commencement: A Milestone For Students, President, And District Board Of Trustee

Polk State College’s 117th commencement ceremony was extraordinarily special, marking milestones for students, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustee Cindy Hartley Ross. Nearly 500 students flocked to the RP Funding Center –…

Senator Stargel Visits Polk State to Discuss College’s Needs

Senator Kelli Stargel visited Polk State College on Monday to meet with College leaders, strengthen collaboration, and discuss how she can best advocate for the institution. Stargel met with President Angela Garcia Falconetti, Provost Steve…

Walt Disney World Recognizes Polk State President Emerita

Walt Disney World Resort cast members who are alumni of Polk State College recently hosted a surprise reception to recognize Polk State President Emerita Eileen Holden for her decade-long service to both the College and…

Eagles Walk at Heart Walk

Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2017 Heart Walk on Sept. 30 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in…

President Wants to Hear From Students, Faculty, and Staff

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti is visiting each of the College’s six campuses and centers this week to get answers to some very important questions. She wants to hear from students, faculty, and…

Community Supports Students At 8th Annual Wine For Wisdom

Nearly 400 members of the community journeyed to “South Africa” on Friday for Polk State College Foundation’s eighth annual Wine for Wisdom – the premier fundraiser for student scholarships. The College gym was converted for…

Polk State Thanks Its Hurricane Heroes

When students, faculty, and staff returned to Polk State College after Hurricane Irma closed campuses for 10 days, it was like the Category 2 storm with 115 mph wind gusts never came through. That’s because…