1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (728+ words) Whether it's Future Business Leaders of America, Student Government Association or the STEM Club, Polk State College " through the Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO) " has many networking opportunities that broaden students' horizons. One of those is the Polk State…...

5+ day, 2+ 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…...

2+ week, 4+ 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+ week, 4+ 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+ week, 5+ 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, 5+ 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…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (216+ words) The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program has announced a new, longer application period and more than 20 online information sessions to be held throughout 2026. Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 6, April 9, April 16, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, June 12, June 26, Aug. 7, Aug....

4+ week, 2+ hour ago  (591+ words) With nearly eight years of experience in higher education and more than 30 practicing law, David Fugett saw the opportunity to join an institution that profoundly affects the immediate community as one he just couldn't pass up. Fugett joined Polk State…...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago  (314+ words) Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Kyle Davis, Director of Commercial Vehicle Sales for Kelley Automotive Group, to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees on January 13, 2026. He will serve alongside Chair Ann Barnhart, Vice Chair Greg Littleton and members Ashley…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (582+ words) Stella Nawyn graduated high school with an impressive resume and no shortage of options as an aviation enthusiast from South Florida. When choosing her next school, however, it was Polk State College's Aerospace Program that checked all the boxes. "I…...