Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center Opens Doors
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center is officially open, allowing residents of the area to study in a one-of-a-kind setting under the direction of expert faculty members. And the excitement of these early…
Polk State Aerospace Marks First Student Flight
Polk State Aerospace students are now officially airborne, with student Tanner Atkinson having completed his first flight last week — a moment that serves as a visual milestone for a quickly expanding degree program. Atkinson,…
Interview with Dr. Eileen Holden
Today, we are in for a special treat. We are introducing a special segment called “Getting to Know the People of Polk State College. In this series of interviews, we will be talking with many…
Ryan Darley Presses Life’s ‘Restart Button’ at Polk State
In many ways, Ryan Darley has lived two lives. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, completing two tours in Iraq, seeing — and risking — things that most people can’t even imagine. But…
Polk State Theatre Presents “Anna in the Tropics” Beginning Feb. 6
Polk State Theater delves into Central Florida’s rich Cuban culture for its spring performance, staging the Pulitzer prize-winning, “Anna in the Tropics,” a selection that will offer actors and audiences alike a unique theatrical experience.…
Polk State Hosts Denison Middle Students for Day of Hands-On Learning
Polk State College recently hosted two-dozen students from Denison Middle School for a day of hands-on learning about the human body and robotics. The day’s activities were all part of techPATH, a Florida High Tech…
Polk State Honors Program Awards Scholarships
Eighteen Polk State College students have met the rigorous academic requirements to receive Polk State College Honors Program scholarships. To receive a Polk State Honors Program scholarship, students must be a member of the program,…
Deconstructing Beauty
What is beauty? What makes one person beautiful and another person just average? Is beauty just skin deep or is there more? The Philosophy Club address this question by having three of their students present…
Interview with Kickboxer, Revelina Berto
For a class project at Polk State College, James Berto interviews his sister, Revelina Berto–a trained, award-winning kick boxer. The video showcases her skills and motivation for the sport. James took a digital video and…
Polk State a Finalist for Bellwether Award
Polk State College has been selected from 250 applicants from across the nation as a finalist for the Community College Futures Assembly’s Bellwether Award. The Community College Futures Assembly, sponsored by the Institute of Higher…