
Renowned Dallas Brass Coming to Polk State for Concert, Workshops with Students

One of the country’s most highly acclaimed musical ensembles will visit Polk State College in February to entertain audiences and, if all goes as planned, change a few students’ lives, too. “Dallas Brass is one…

ExpressJet Offers Jobs to Seven Polk State Aerospace Students

Seven Polk State Aerospace students now know where they will land after graduation: in jobs with ExpressJet, one of the world’s largest regional airlines. “It’s a relief. Two years ago, I didn’t know what…

Polk State Continues to Grow International Study Program; 2016 Destinations Include Bahamas, Europe

Polk State’s burgeoning international study program is now enrolling participants for upcoming trips to the Bahamas, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy and Spain. “These programs have been added to the schedule due to student requests for…

Polk State Theatre to Perform “A Doll’s House” Feb. 4-7 and 11-14

Polk State Theatre continues its 2015-16 season with “A Doll’s House,” the tale of a woman who must choose between keeping her family intact or being true to herself, which continues to captivate audiences even more…

Polk State Jazz Society Performs at State Capitol

Members of Polk State College’s Jazz Society took their talents to Tallahassee last week, performing during Polk County Day at the Capitol. The Jazz Society, an ensemble of musicians selected from the College’s jazz…

Polk State’s “One Billion Rising” Aims to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence and Women’s Rights; Begins Feb. 1

Polk State will host “One Billion Rising,” an exhibition to raise awareness about domestic violence and women’s rights, Feb. 1-24 at its Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery, 999 Ave. H N.E. The exhibit is free…

Polk State’s Woolery Recognized for “6 Trumps” Workshop

Polk State Educator Preparation Institute Director Beverly Woolery is garnering kudos from her colleagues around the country for her efforts to help teachers create more engaging and effective lessons. Woolery was recently featured on bowperson.com,…

First Responders Participate in Leadership Training at Polk State Center for Public Safety

Just a week after its grand opening celebration, the Polk State Center for Public Safety hosted three dozen Polk County Fire Rescue employees for the opening session of a new leadership training program specifically…

Polk State Enrolling for Free Manufactured Construction Training Program; Classes Start Jan. 19

A free program at Polk State College that allows participants to earn nationally recognized certifications in manufactured construction is now enrolling participants. Classes begin Jan. 19. “There are employers right here in our area who…

Community Celebrates Opening of Center for Public Safety

The ribbon has been cut and the Polk State Center for Public Safety is officially open for business. Polk State celebrated the grand opening of the state-of-the-art, 101,450-square-foot facility with a ceremony on Friday,…