
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve 100% pass rate on licensure exam

Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the last three quarters of 2023. The program’s Associate in Science graduates accomplished this on their…

Polk State encourages preparedness ahead of 2024 hurricane season

The 2024 hurricane season begins June 1, and Polk State College officials encourage students, faculty, and staff to be prepared. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an above average…

Polk State Nursing application window delayed for spring 2025

Polk State College’s Nursing Program needs to delay its application window for those applying for the Spring 2025 Semester. Due to technical issues with the online application, the window for both the generic and transition…

Polk State faculty and staff collaborate on ethical use of artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it inevitably raises questions, concerns, and even fears among individuals. At Polk State College, faculty and staff are proactively addressing these emerging realities through collaborative efforts. Utilizing research,…

Polk State closes early Thursday due to internet outage, students with Thursday evening classes should monitor emails

Polk State College has closed its campuses and centers early Thursday due to an internet outage. Students who have Thursday evening classes are asked to monitor their College emails and Canvas accounts for communication from…

New Polk State Head Volleyball Coach motivated by program’s proud legacy

Jessica Beal knows she has large shoes to fill, but that’s part of what motivates her to succeed. Beal, 27, began her tenure as Head Coach of Polk State Volleyball this week. She spent the…

Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training

Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…

Lane closure near Polk State Winter Haven scheduled for this week

Some commuters to and from Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus may need to find an alternate route late this week as crews repair a portion of road south of campus. The westbound lane of…

Memorial Day: Polk State College will close May 24 through May 27

Polk State College will be closed from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will not take place, but registration will continue for summer. Enrollment is open for…

Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services

As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…