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Polk State to launch Commercial Vehicle Driving Program thanks to $2 million Florida Commerce Florida Job Growth Grant
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Polk State College as one of several institutions to receive FloridaCommerce Florida…
Polk State Completes $16.7M Winter Haven Science Renovation
Polk State College has officially completed a comprehensive interior and exterior renovation of its 51,000-square-foot Winter…
Polk State College President Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas will receive a base salary of $375,000, with potential bonuses of up to $95,000
Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas officially took office as Polk State College’s sixth president today (July 6, 2026),…
Polk State College names Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as its sixth president
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees named Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the institution’s sixth…
Florida education commissioner picked as Polk State College president
The Polk State College Presidential Search Committee officially recommended Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the sole finalist…
Polk State Nursing earns top spot in Florida thanks to investments from state and healthcare partners
Polk State College’s Nursing Program ranks among the top Associate in Science in Nursing programs in Florida when…
Polk State College appoints Dr. Anne B. Kerr as interim President
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees voted on Thursday to appoint Anne B. Kerr,…
AgriPolk: Polk State launches new pathway to careers in agriculture
Polk State College has launched an initiative to connect students ripe with passion for agriculture to…
The Arts at Polk State offers robust schedule of fall events
The Arts at Polk State College has a newly enhanced venue with an upgraded theatre and…
Polk State grad gets degree five decades after dropping out in memory of loved one
More than 50 years after dropping out of high school, Steve Gardner is prepared to walk…
Polk State Respiratory Care Celebrates Decade of Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award
Polk State College’s Respiratory Care Program is a leading training provider for respiratory therapists in Polk…
Polk State Nursing graduates achieve a 100% pass rate on the licensure exam
Polk State College’s Nursing Program is celebrating a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure…
Polk State halts some aerospace coursework after FAA suspends contractor’s certificate
Some pilot training courses have been temporarily halted at Polk State College as the vendor providing…
New Polk State KCTIPS director hits the ground running
In less than three months on the job as Director of the Polk State College Kenneth…
Polk State’s youngest graduate, 14, will receive a degree at the 129th Commencement
Before she has a driver’s license or even a learner’s permit for that matter, Abigail Mena…
Equipment donation from the University of Tampa gives Polk State science students an edge
With a recent equipment donation from the University of Tampa, Polk State College will be able…
Polk State College to host open house events in October & November
Polk State College will host open house events on each of its campuses this fall, providing…
Polk State College to reopen Thursday following Idalia
Polk State College’s campuses, centers, and collegiate high schools will reopen on Thursday, August 31, following…
Polk State College will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday and remain closed through Wednesday
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August…
Toy gun prompts Polk State College shelter in place: PCSO
Polk State College students were told to shelter in place on Friday morning. An alert posted to…
Polk State Senior VP receives Living Legend Award
Reggie Webb was named Senior Vice President for Student Services and Campus Operations in August, but…
AdventHealth to provide $1.7 million for Polk State Nursing
In a collaborative partnership focused on community initiatives, AdventHealth is contributing $1.7 million to the Polk…
Polk State College adds $215.5 million to Polk County economy
A recent study asserts that even during the midst of a global pandemic, Polk State College’s credit…
Polk State to reopen Monday after Hurricane Ian
Polk State College’s campuses and centers will reopen on Monday, including the collegiate high schools. Crews…
Polk State College closed Wednesday & Thursday ahead of Hurricane Ian
Polk State College will be open on Tuesday with in-person classes taking place until 5 p.m.…
Polk State announces that it is canceling $1.2 million in student debt
Polk State College announced that it is eliminating $1.2 million in student debt to alleviate financial…
Governor reappoints two Polk State District Board of Trustees members
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday the reappointments of Teresa V. Martinez and Mark Turner to…
Polk State College faces class-action suit over student fees during COVID-19 pandemic
Polk State College is facing a lawsuit that tests the validity of a new state law…
Polk State College achieves reaffirmation of accreditation by SACSCOC
Polk State College is celebrating the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges…
Enrollment underway at Polk State, open registration for the Fall 2021 Semester will start June 1
Enrollment continues at Polk State College for both the summer and fall 2021 semesters. Enrollment is…
Polk State College to host virtual open house events in April and May
Polk State College will host live, virtual open house events in English and Spanish starting on…
Registration starts for summer and fall 2021 at Polk State College
Enrollment for the summer and fall 2021 semesters at Polk State College has started with priority…
SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION DONATES $25,000 TO POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENTS CHALLENGED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, announced Monday that it will donate $25,000 to the…
Polk State College gets creative to celebrate spring 2020 graduating class
Polk State College is celebrating more than a thousand graduating students this Spring 2020 Semester and…
Polk State College’s spring 2020 graduates invited to December ceremony
Polk State College’s decision to cancel May 7, 2020, commencement ceremonies was difficult and made with…
Summer 2020 priority and dual enrollment registration begins at Polk State College
Enrollment for the Summer 2020 Semester at Polk State College begins today, April 6, with priority…
Polk State College closing to students March 16 – March 29
Polk State College is suspending all instruction including face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes starting Monday, March 16, 2020,…