4+ hour ago  (793+ words) At the age of 19, Simone Mc Farlane-Tucker was a teenage mom with two children. Nineteen years later, she holds two Polk State College degrees, owns a business and runs a successful nonprofit. With children at a young age, Mc Farlane-Tucker…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (156+ words) Polk State College Open enrollment has started for the Summer 2026 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on May 11. Help with admission, advising, registration, and financial aid is available on campus and by email, webchat, and phone. - Admission assistance…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (519+ words) The checklist for enrolling in college can seem daunting, but Success Coaches at Polk State College help with the heavy lifting for freshmen by providing step-by-step assistance with the onboarding process. To help freshmen start strong and stay on track,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (385+ words) Student leaders from Polk State College traveled to Washington, D. C. , and Tallahassee to advocate for higher education priorities and gain firsthand insight into the legislative process at both the federal and state levels. In the nation's capital, Polk State's three Student…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (221+ words) Polk State College is slated to host open house events on both campuses and the JD Alexander Center during the Spring 2026 Semester. The Lakeland Campus at 3425 Winter Lake Road will host the first open house event of the semester on…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (184+ words) Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. The day has been designated as a state holiday as part of Florida's recognition of the nation's 250th anniversary. Because this closure…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (762+ words) The Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Building overflowed with students, faculty, staff and community members on Friday as they celebrated Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti and wished her farewell as she assumes the interim presidency at the University of North…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (234+ words) Dr. Kerr brings a wealth of expertise to Polk State. She holds a doctorate and a master's degree from Florida State University, as well as a bachelor's degree from Mercer University. Prior to her 20-year tenure at Florida Southern, Dr....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (149+ words) Applications are open for the Polk State Nursing Program. The early admission window closes March 1. Late admission will be available from March 15 through March 25. Polk State Nursing is a limited-admission, highly sought-after program that boasts a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (131+ words) Polk State College's annual Report to Community highlights growth and accomplishments from 2025, including progress on the soon-to-open Haines City-Davenport Campus, new initiatives such as Welding and Teacher Apprenticeship and the success of programs including Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing and the…...