Polk State College

06/15/2026

Don't delay, enroll for the fall semester today! tinyurl.com/3e9ja35x

06/12/2026

A huge congratulations to Polk State Empower to Employ student Kevin Pagan, whose photograph titled "Everyday Unsung Hero" was selected as a winner of Haven Magazine's People and Places of Polk County photography contest.

Kevin showcased his work at Destroyer Media and Marketing's exhibition in downtown Winter Haven during First Friday.

He also recently completed his first year in the Empower to Employ Program and received certifications and credentials in both soft skills and digital skills. Learn more https://tinyurl.com/j4cdjzt6 and soar, Kevin!

06/12/2026

Get those scholarship applications submitted! The deadline is Monday, June 15.

The Polk State College Foundation’s June 1–15 scholarship application period for fall 2026 funding will open soon. This is a secondary application window with limited scholarship availability, and students are strongly encouraged to prepare now and submit their application once the period opens ...

06/11/2026

Crystal Gonzalez was known as a calm, welcoming presence at the Polk State Winter Haven library, assisting students with research and helping create the peaceful environment so many rely on during demanding semesters.

Some may not know that Gonzalez was studying to become an emergency medical technician (EMT). Read her inspiring story: tinyurl.com/y8x8he4b

06/10/2026

We are proud of Polk State College Foundation Alumni Association member and Distinguished Alumna Twanna Dewdney — ! Check out her latest feature in The Ledger:

Twanna Dewdney was a rebellious teen, once arrested for fighting. Now she's a business owner, minister and passionate advocate for the less fortunate

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Polk State College Teacher Education graduate Courtney Bedsole on being named Teacher of the Year at Scott Lake Elementary!

Polk State College alumna Courtney Bedsole has been a teacher for just two years in Polk County Public Schools. At Scott Lake Elementary School, she has made an immediate impact. A fourth-grade teacher, Bedsole was…

06/09/2026

Fifty-nine Polk State student-athletes and Speech and Debate Team and Student Government Association members have been recognized as FCSAA All-Academic Team honorees for 2025-2026!

A 2025-2026 Academic Year that saw Polk State College accomplish many things has culminated in 59 Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) All-Academic Team recognitions for the College’s athletes and members of the Speech and…

06/05/2026

Key stakeholders joined Stasi Kamoutsas and Polk State leadership Wednesday evening following the selection of Kamoutsas as the College’s sixth president. Thank you to the Polk State College Foundation and its Board of Directors for hosting, and to the many elected officials, education and industry leaders and partners who joined in the celebration — !

06/04/2026

Thank you to the 250+ students, faculty, staff and community members who joined Polk State on Wednesday for meet and greets with Stasi Kamoutsas prior to his selection as the College’s sixth president. Everyone provided him with a Polktastic welcome and shared in engaging and productive dialogue about Polk State’s future.

Kamoutsas shared priorities, including workforce education, seamless articulation and the importance of civil discourse. He also highlighted the nearing completion of the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus, the launch of the College’s Welding Program and the importance of data-informed decision making.

“It is an honor to join Polk State College on the cusp of significant developments,” he said. “I look forward to supporting student success, the work of faculty and fostering community connections.”

06/04/2026

Prior to being selected as Polk State’s sixth president on Wednesday, Stasi Kamoutsas toured the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, as well as the Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center in Bartow.

He was most excited to see students and faculty in action in programs including Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care, Nursing and Engineering Technology.

Welcome, President Kamoutsas!