Polk State Theatre Announces “Barefoot in the Park” Cast
Polk State Theatre has announced the cast list for “Barefoot in the Park,” the first main-stage production of the 2012-13 season. Written by Neil Simon, “Barefoot in the Park” debuted on Broadway in 1963 starring…
Polk State Medical Imaging Programs to Host Information Session
Polk State’s Airside Center will host an information session on Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. for anyone interested in studying in its Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Radiography programs. Representatives of the…
New iMacs In Our Studio
As most of you know, we converted LTB 1308 into three separate spaces–a control room, an awesome studio with a massive green screen, and a classroom. The studio is in its final stages of readiness…
Polk State to Offer Transfer Fair for Students Exploring Postsecondary Options
Polk State College will host a Transfer Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to help students explore their options for higher education. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in room WST…
Polk State’s Supply Chain Management Degree Evolves with Industry Trends
Every day, drivers zoom along Interstate 4 in Polk County, barely registering the string of warehouses on either side of the highway. They see big-box buildings, they see semi-trucks lined up outside, and they keep…
Polk State Receives $900,000 from National Science Foundation
Polk State College has been awarded a $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund one of its many initiatives related to STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — education. The Arlington, Va.-based…
Polk State’s Gary Baker Honored for Reaching 35-Year Milestone
The longest-serving employee honored at Polk State’s annual convocation this week was art professor Gary Baker, who in his 35-year career has inspired countless aspiring artists, encouraging them to always see the possibilities in their…
Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Receives Perfect State Audit
Polk State College’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has once again received a perfect audit from the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, through its Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, regularly…
Polk State Robotic Surgery Credential Program Starts Strong
The first session of Polk State College’s Robotic Surgery Credential Program is now under way, and it has attracted participation from far beyond Polk County. The Robotic Surgery Credential Program, developed through a partnership between…
Superstar Art Instructor Fills Gap at Polk
Polk State students will have a rare opportunity this semester to learn from accomplished artist Bob Morrissey, whose storied career at the College spanned more than four decades. “Bob Morrissey is an awesome font of…