
Polk State Hosting Information Sessions for New Bachelors’ Degrees in Education

This fall, Polk State will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Polk State College will host four information sessions for those interested in…

Polk State Theatre Presents “Twelfth Night” April 7-10, 14-17

For its final production of the 2015-16 season, Polk State Theatre will present the famous Shakespearean comedy, “Twelfth Night.” “This is a very approachable comedy, and it’s a romance, too. The audiences are going to…

Polk State Music Instructor to Perform at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art

Just months after garnering national attention for his performance during Pope Francis’ inaugural visit to the United States, Polk State Music adjunct professor Benjamin Pila will perform at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pila’s concert…

Bigger and Better Every Year: Polk State’s Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival Begins April 6

Polk State College’s third annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival takes place April 6-10, and will once again offer free performances from world-renowned talents. “When we launched Jewel of the Ridge, we set out…

Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Concludes 2015-16 with “Reconstructing Beauty” on April 2

Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will conclude its 2015-16 season with “Reconstructing Beauty” at 7 p.m. on April 2 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East.…

Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Continues with “Masterworks and Showpieces” on March 20

“Masterworks and Showpieces,” the next performance in Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series, will take place at 5 p.m. on March 20 at Bok Tower Gardens’ Pinewood Estate, 1151 Tower Blvd., in…

Polk State’s Open-Entry, Early-Exit Degree Program Helps Students Get Education on Their Own Terms

When he left his native Nigeria for the United States, Johnson Olaitan had a singular aim: to build a better life for himself and his family — and fast. He settled in Polk County, enrolled…

Polk State Symphonic Band to Perform March 15

Polk State College’s Symphonic Band will present a chamber music concert at 7 p.m. on March 15 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. Directed by Don West, the…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Alumnus Turned Political Candidate: “You Have the Chance to Impact a Life”

A 2014 Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School graduate returned to campus Wednesday morning to share with current students his experiences working with the Hillary Clinton campaign and his reasons for pursuing his…

Polk State Aerospace Honored at Lakeland Mayor’s Breakfast

Polk State Aerospace was honored during Tuesday’s 3rd Annual Lakeland Mayor’s Breakfast at SUN ‘n FUN for its contributions to aviation education and industry. More than 200 attendees were on hand to hear Lakeland Mayor…


