AT&T Presents $25,000 Check to Polk State College Foundation, Money Will Benefit Gateway Program
AT&T presented a $25,000 check to the Polk State College Foundation to support Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School during Monday’s District Board of Trustees meeting in Winter Haven. “One of the things…
Polk State Winter Haven Exhibit to Feature Work of Tampa Painter Bruce Ferguson
The work of Tampa-based artist Bruce Ferguson will be on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24. Finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Tampa…
“This Is Real,” Featuring Artwork Polk State Students Created While Studying in the Bahamas, To Be Displayed Aug. 31-Sept. 24
An upcoming exhibit at Polk State Lakeland will feature artwork Polk State students created while studying in the Bahamas earlier this summer. “This painting exhibition provides a beautiful snapshot of our travels. Each painting exhibits…
“If You Can Dream It, You Can Print It”: Polk State Now Offering Classes in 3D Modeling and Printing
Polk State College is now offering a series of classes in 3D modeling and printing that will allow students to earn an industry-recognized credential. “Thanks to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, we have…
Polk State Lake Wales Presents Gallery Exhibit “The Divine Command” Aug. 17- Oct. 31
It’s hard to say which is more interesting: the backstory or the brushstrokes of “The Divine Command.” No matter, attendees will enjoy both during an upcoming exhibit presented by Polk State Lake Wales and the…
Polk State Hosts Best-Selling Educators Harry and Rosemary Wong; More than 1,000 Teachers and Administrators Attend
They seem like inconsequential details in the grand scheme of a school year: Greeting students at the classroom door each day, giving them an assignment to do as soon as they take their seats, explaining…
Polk State Music Coordinator Conducts Statewide Chorus, Pays Tribute to Early Mentor
Polk State Music Department Coordinator John Anderson was selected to conduct the 2015 Florida Vocal Association’s Choral Directors’ Chorus, an honor that allowed him to pay tribute to his longtime mentor. “I’ve never been so…
Polk State Nursing Student Has Letter to the Editor Published
A Polk State College Nursing student’s letter to the editor, in which she urged healthcare providers to talk with their patients about skin cancer, was recently published in The Ledger. Kristen Mahlan is a registered…
Polk State Theatre Students Honored by Theatre Winter Haven
Several Polk State Theatre students were among the honorees at Theatre Winter Haven’s 45th Annual Pierrot Awards last month. The awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories, from acting to set design, during Theatre…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Brings Home Honors from National HOSA Conference
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School brought home numerous honors from the HOSA National Leadership Conference late last month in Anaheim, Calif. HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a national organization…