
Polk State enrolling now for new civics summer camp

As school lets out for the summer, Polk State College will have options for youngsters when it comes to fighting boredom. Making its debut this summer is the Civics Leadership Academy. This new camp offers…

Soar Healthy Eagles helps hundreds of students fight hunger

Approximately 40% of college students are facing food insecurity, according to a Temple University study. At Polk State College, there is a measure in place to combat this problem. Soar Healthy Eagles is a subsidiary…

Polk State Nursing application open May 15-31

The application for the Polk State Nursing Program’s generic and transition tracks will be open from May 15 through May 31. Applicants to Polk State’s limited-access programs must complete the College’s free, online application and submit their official…

Polk State launches degree concentration in Supply Chain Management

Polk State College is launching a concentration in Supply Chain Management within its Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management Program just in time for fall registration. Enrollment is already taking place for Fall…

Polk State professor uses “Wall of Fame” to inspire students

Polk State College Anatomy and Physiology Professor Dr. Anthony Rizzo hopes that a spot on the wall will keep his students from thinking small. In 2019, Rizzo started his “Wall of Fame” in the Science…

Polk State thanks legislators as 2023 session concludes

Polk State College is celebrating the conclusion of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session with $22.3 million in special appropriations for critical capital improvement projects. The proposed budget includes funding for two of the College’s three…

POLKcast: A Polk State history lesson with Polk County Historical Preservation Manager Myrtice Young

This POLKcast guest is the person you’d want on your trivia team for Polk County history. Students – if you’re doing research on Polk, listen closely. We’re joined by Myrtice Young, the Historic Preservation Manager…

Single mom motivated by her son to complete Polk State Respiratory degree

Aleyah Watkins was back in class just 10 days after giving birth to her son. She was a manager at Chuck E. Cheese when motherhood inspired her to seek higher education and a rewarding career.…

Polk State College Lakeland vs Winter Haven Field Day: Autism Acceptance Month

Polk State College hosted a field day in support of Autism acceptance. Polk County School Board member Lisa Miller provided remarks. Faculty and staff from the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses competed in a series…

Polk State College Spring Graduation Party

Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office hosted graduation parties on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses for the Spring 2023 Graduating Class.