
Polk State Joins FUSE Partnership, Guaranteeing Students Admission to USF

Polk State College students will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Florida after the signing of an agreement described as “groundbreaking” on Friday. “The FUSE program guarantees our students a pathway to select…

Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series Presents “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” Featuring Artist David McGee, Oct. 22

Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will continue its fifth season with “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” showcasing the talents of painter David McGee and cellist Derek Menchan. “Voices of the People,…

Polk State Music to Present “Fall Festival of Singing” on Oct. 16

Polk State Music will begin its 2016-17 concert season with “Fall Festival of Singing” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. The concert is free…

Polk State’s Arts Day Is Oct. 27, Will Include Music Performances, Student Art Exhibit

Polk State College’s Arts Day will take place Oct. 27 and will showcase the talents of Music and Visual Arts students. “The depth of talent at Polk State is simply incredible. We created Arts Day…

Polk State Reschedules Arts Events Canceled by Hurricane

Polk State has rescheduled arts events that were canceled due to the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew. These events and their new dates and times are as follows: Polk State Theatre’s production of “Waiting for…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “Waiting for Godot” Oct. 6-9
Polk State Theatre will present “Waiting for Godot,” a show sure to challenge both student-actors and audience members, Oct. 6-9. “This show is considered to be a classic of the American theatre,” said Director Mark…

Building Students Up and Stressing Backup Plans: Meet Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Assistant Principal Keith Bonney

Growing up, Keith Bonney dreamed of becoming a football player. Turns out, he has scored plenty of “touchdowns” in his career — but they’ve been in the field of education instead of on a football…

Polk State Aerospace Program Coordinator Receives FAA’s Highest Award

In his 52-year career as a pilot, Mike Courtney flew for three major airlines, accumulated 24,000 flight hours, met the stewardess who would become his wife, and watched with pride as his two sons also…

“Boy Scouts and Indians” Photography Exhibit on Display at Polk State Lakeland Oct. 3-28

Polk State College will exhibit the work of South Carolina-based photographer Rod Fincannon. His “Boy Scouts and Indians” will be on display Oct. 3-28 at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery, 3425 Winter Lake Road.…

Polk State Student Receives Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholarship

Polk State student Kaitlyn Beebe has won the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship through Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges. Beebe is vice president of fellowship for Polk State Winter…