1+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

4+ day, 18+ min 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+ week, 16+ hour 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+ week, 17+ hour 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+ week, 1+ 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....

3+ week, 1+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (185+ words) Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to take place for the Spring 2026 Semester's 12-week…...

1+ mon, 4+ day 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (259+ words) Polk State College will pull back the curtains on an exciting season of musical performances, theatrical productions and art exhibitions this Sunday with the first event: The Chain O" Lakes Big Band"s "This Could Be The Start of Something…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (154+ words) The Polk State College Foundation's application for scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. It is important to note that individuals who are interested in applying should ensure that they are registered Polk State students....