Summer camps return to Polk State
For students looking to exercise their minds or bodies this summer, Polk State College has options. The College will offer a pair of summer camps that will take place in June and July. Kids at…
Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one
More than 50 years after dropping out of high school, Steve Gardner is prepared to walk across the RP Funding Center stage as a Polk State College graduate. Gardner will earn his Associate in Arts…
Polk State achieves Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus status
After more than a yearlong process, Polk State College is now an institution recognized for its commitment to military members and their families. Recently, the Florida Department of Education designated Polk State as a Florida…
Top Buttons and Polk State College launch Eagles Clothing Closet to promote student success in style
In a vibrant celebration of style, confidence, and opportunity, Lakeland-based nonprofit Top Buttons has partnered with Polk State College to launch the Eagles Clothing Closet – an initiative designed to empower students with the resources…
Class lists now online for Polk State Kids at College, including at JDA for first time
Polk State College’s Kids at College has added a fifth session this year – at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. A summertime staple in Polk County for nearly four decades, Kids at College…
Polk State Associate VP for Communications recognized as part of News Service of Florida’s 40 Under 40
Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) took home 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024. Last month, the office’s mastermind was honored…
SALO Director recognized as national advisor of the year
Over the years, Melvin Thompson has watched the Polk State College Student Activities & Leadership Organization (SALO) earn plenty of recognition. With four fellow staff members and six students by his side, Thompson had the…
Polk State Network Systems student gains hands-on experience with Inland Fiber
For Shaquita Wright, technology has always been an interest. Thanks to Polk State College and a recent internship with Inland Fiber, that interest has formed into a rewarding career opportunity. Set to graduate in May…
Polk State student leaders visit Tallahassee to meet elected officials, advocate for College
For three days this month, Polk State College students made the trip to Tallahassee for an endeavor that brought state government and student government together. Six Polk State Student Government Association (SGA) members and two…
From classmates to soulmates: Couple gets engaged at exact coordinates where they met in Polk State Nursing Program
28.0336° N, 81.7138° W is more than just a set of coordinates—it’s the place where two Polk State College students found each other amidst the hustle of nursing school. The spot nestled on the Winter…