Polk State Chain of Lakes valedictorian earns top spot and bachelor’s degree
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School valedictorian Georgia Medrano-Flores is no stranger to challenging herself academically. Doing so, however, hasn’t kept her from being active in extracurricular activities, doing what she loves and…
Polk State Paramedic application open through July 11
The application for the Polk State Paramedic Certificate Program is open through July 11 for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program, the Paramedic Certificate Program provides a study of the…
Polk State Foundation reopens scholarship application period through June 29
The Polk State College Foundation has reopened the scholarship application period for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The period will last through June 29. The Foundation awards approximately $1.2 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to…
Polk State to test emergency alert system on June 27
To ensure the continued safety of Polk State College faculty, staff and students, the College will be testing its emergency alert system, Everbridge, on Friday, June 27 at 9 a.m. Everbridge is available to each…
Polk State announces important dates for second 6-week summer session
Polk State College has announced important updates to the academic calendar for the second six-week summer session, which begins Tuesday, June 24. Tuition and fees for the Summer Term were due at the beginning of…
National Public Safety Innovation Academy participants get first-hand look at cutting-edge technology
At the National Public Safety Innovation Academy (NIA), curriculum changes with trends and technology. During the eight-week executive level course, participants get the opportunity to see the latest advances up close and to work with…
Polk State Theatre returns after two years of renovations with expertly curated season
After a transformative renovation, the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back to its revitalized theatre with an exciting 2025-2026 season. The revamped venue, boasting enhanced acoustics, modernized seating,…
39 Polk State athletes earn FCSAA All-Academic honors
For the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College student-athletes achieved All-Conference and All-FCSAA honors. Polk State’s athletes, however, are also recognized for their work in the classroom. This year’s FCSAA All-Academic Team consists of 39…
Polk State Athletics 2024-25 in review: Women’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments, and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
Polk State Athletics 2024-25 in review: Men’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…