Polk State Nursing to hold info sessions
The highly sought, limited-admission Nursing Program at Polk State College will host information sessions on each campus. Info sessions will take place on Thursday, February 29, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in WLR 106…
Polk State team captain balances books, business & basketball
For Polk State Basketball forward Carson Beisner, the strength of his game is his shooting range. His range, however, extends well beyond the court. Beisner, 20, was named a team captain prior to the season.…
Polk State College to host open house events March 26 and April 4
Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on March 26 and the Lakeland Campus on April 4. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Polk State Physical Therapist Assistant Program hosting info session, accepting applications
Polk State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program is accepting applications now through February 16 for the next class starting in the Summer 2024 Semester. The program is also holding an informational session on February 12…
Polk State EMS leads state in licensure pass rates, career readiness
Polk State College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program boasts the state’s highest pass rates for first attempts on the licensure exams for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic, as well as for its cumulative pass…
Polk State Education student has “Eye-Opening Experience” from field study published in newsletter
As Carmen Billante prepares to graduate from Polk State College later this year with her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, there has been more than one incident that has guided her path. The latest…
Polk State OTA grad returns with her doctorate as Clinical Coordinator
Dr. Jasmine Thomas’ story has come full circle. The 2018 graduate of Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program has returned with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree to serve as the program’s Clinical Coordinator.…
TRiO students head to Haines City for annual Duke Energy Academy
More than 30 Polk State TRiO students bussed to Haines City for the annual Duke Energy Academy. It marked the first time the annual event left the Winter Haven Campus.
Polk State therapy programs join forces for Warriors for Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from 7…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application open through February 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is open through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com for information about available scholarships,…
