Polk County Public Schools 2020 Teacher of the Year is a Polk State alum who believes in giving back to the community that educated him
Vincent Miller is much more than the 2020 Teacher of the Year for Polk County Public Schools. He is a basketball coach. He is the founder of the mentoring program Filling the Lane and co-founder…
Polk State College is monitoring news and information about coronavirus
Polk State College is closely monitoring news and information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19). College officials are working closely with Polk County and the State of Florida to monitor the situation and are following guidelines from…
Polk State College supports Governor’s Last Mile College Completion Program
Polk State College is proud to support Governor Ron DeSantis’s Last Mile Completion Program, which aims to provide scholarships for students who left college before reaching graduation, and who are motivated to complete the “last…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Hannah Corlew brings astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in “Silent Sky”
Hannah Corlew’s inquisitiveness shines through as she talks about playing the lead role of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt in Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky.” Like the character she portrays, Corlew takes a big-picture…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Jake Rojas channels quirkiness of “Silent Sky” love interest
Jake Rojas is quick to admit that he gets lost in his thoughts when talking about something he’s passionate about. “Beautiful. Emotional. Touching,” he rattles off when describing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent…
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” to run Feb. 13-16
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” will open Thursday, Feb. 13, and explore women’s place in early 1900s society and social progress ahead of Women’s History Month. Lauren Gunderson’s story follows the life and…
Acclaimed writer John Yamrus to speak at Polk State College on March 12
As part of its new Visiting Writers Program, the Polk State College Creative Writing Club will host nationally-known writer John Yamrus on March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Lakeland Campus at 3425…
Polk State feels like home for new registrar
For Susan Desbrow, assuming the registrar’s position at Polk State College feels like home, although she’s not a Polk County native. “It is very much a family environment here at Polk State,” said Desbrow, who…
Enrollment for FASTRACK 2 and 12-week sessions still underway at Polk State
Spring 2020 is in full swing at Polk State College, and there is still time for students to enroll in FASTRACK 2 and 12-week sessions this semester. The 12-week session will begin Feb. 3. The…
Polk State to hold two commencement ceremonies for spring graduations
For the first time in its history, Polk State College will host two commencement ceremonies to cap off the Spring 2020 Semester. Due to the growing number of graduates participating in spring ceremonies, the College…