Amphibians, Reptiles & Birds, Oh MY!
STEM students from Chain of Lakes Collegiate presenting lessons to 1st grade students from Chain of Lakes Elementary on March 10 at the Audubon Center in Winter Haven.
Five Questions with Matina Wagner, Coordinator of Internship and Experiential Learning: The Ins-and-Outs of Internships at Polk State College
As graduates are learning, the competition for good jobs continues to increase. Securing a degree is a critical step, but students can greatly enhance classroom learning by gaining real world experience through college student internships. College internships allow students to build…
Polk State Winter Haven Library Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
The Polk State Winter Haven Campus Library held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 28 to officially welcome the community to the renovated space. The event celebrated the transformation of the 17,027-square-foot facility into a vibrant,…
Polk State Accepting Entries for Spring Student Art Competition; Deadline is March 31
Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is March 31. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery, open Monday-Thursday from 10…
Spring Concert
Polk State Music presented a spring concert, “It’s All About Love” with a surprise engagement Feb. 26 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Congratulations to our Polk State music students Nathan Babington and…
Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety: Dustin Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Event
Dustin Ramsey has been memorialized as a talented leader who, even in dire circumstances, remained a resilient and determined fighter. Ramsey was a law enforcement recruit at the Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute…
Polk State Faculty Art Show: Showcasing the Breadth of Faculty Talent
Painted works, mixed media, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, drawings, and a variety of other artistic displays have filled the Winter Haven Campus Fine Arts Gallery for the Polk State College Faculty Art Show. An annual event,…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School: Honoring Law Enforcement With Sweet Treats
The Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School filled tables of baskets with lollipops on Thursday, February 9 for the second annual “Pops for Cops” event, organized by the Chain of Lakes chapter of…
Polk State Relies on College and Community Partners to Assist in the Search for the Next President
For over 50 years, Polk State College has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality, affordable, and accessible education options for all Polk County residents. As the College embarks on the search for its fifth president, it…
Honor and Sacrifice: Public Safety Student, Kaitlyn Gladhill, Awarded the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship
The legacy of Michael Callin can be summarized in two words: honor and sacrifice. Michael, a deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, was killed in the line of duty in 2006. To honor his…