Tickets now required, but free, for Polk State graduations
Polk State College graduation ceremonies will now be free ticketed events, beginning with the May 2 Spring 2019 Commencement. Students who submit spring 2019 graduation applications indicating “yes” for commencement participation by April 1, the…
Polk State College celebrates Women’s History Month
Polk State College kicked off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week and will host events at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses to honor and empower women. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and…
Polk State Music students gain experience, wow audiences
At Polk State College, students have the opportunity to receive a world-class education in The Arts. With high-quality theatrical productions, gallery exhibits, and musical performances located at the College and throughout Polk County, students receive…
Polk State President to receive Phi Theta Kappa Paragon and Regional Distinguished Service awards
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society recently announced Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti as a 2019 Paragon Award for New Presidents and Regional Distinguished Service Award recipient for her dedication to students and their…
Polk State College events celebrate Black History Month
Polk State College is hosting a variety of events in honor of Black History Month, giving students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to experience ethnic heritage, cuisine, music, art, and more.…
Polk State Speech & Debate Team member named state’s Forensics Student of the Month
Polk State College student and Speech and Debate Team member Angel Green was named the Florida College System Activities Association’s (FCSAA) Forensics Student of the Month for November. Green, a student pursuing an Associate in…
Polk State to host FIRST LEGO League Championship
Polk State College will host the FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship on Sunday, Feb. 17, bringing together nearly 1,000 elementary and middle school students as well as LEGO enthusiasts for a day focused…
Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for inspiring essays
The Polk State College Foundation presented two students with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards at the 15th annual MLK Celebration for their academic achievements and inspiring essays on the civil…
Polk State College kicks off Spring 2019 Arts Schedule
Polk State College has kicked off another season of The Arts with a schedule filled with Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts events for students, faculty, staff, and community members to enjoy. With annual favorites including…
Barbie Henry “worked for the students,” serving Polk State College for 30 years
Barbie Henry had many restless nights, overcome with memories of her upbringing in a low-socioeconomic household and a motivation to process student records into the wee hours of the morning to ensure others had access…