Polk State Student Wins First Place in Statewide Poetry Contest
When she’s not attending classes at Polk State College, or answering calls for help as a Polk County Sheriff’s Office 911 dispatcher, Misty Roper is writing poetry — a passion that in February earned her…
Lakeland Collegiate High School Recruitment Video
We just completed another successful project. For the last several weeks, our department has been working with the Lakeland Collegiate High School to create a five-minute recruitment video to highlight some of the wonderful reasons to attend the high school. Dr. Gregory Johnson and about six students spent several weeks brainstorming ideas and capturing footage from students and faculty.
Polk State Music to Present “All About Love”
Polk State Music will present All About Love, a concert featuring every imaginable type of love song, on Feb. 23 and 24. Both concerts will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Polk State Winter Haven’s…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School Students Shine at FBLA Event
Several Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students made strong showings at the recent Future Business Leaders of America District Leadership Conference. Among the students who placed at the event: Jessica Killingsworth, first place in…
Polk State’s Clancey Leads Session at Prestigious Institute
Polk State’s Rob Clancey recently led a nationally attended event that examined best practices in workforce development.
Two Events Underscore Polk State’s Commitment to Helping Students Graduate
Polk State President Eileen Holden took part in two events on Monday that underscore the College’s ongoing efforts to help students complete their degrees. In the morning, Holden added her signature to a letter outlining…
“Anna in the Tropics Audiences”: Before the Play, Get to Know Anna Karenina
Polk State Theatre will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Anna in the Tropics,” beginning Feb. 6. The play, set in 1929, interweaves the tale of Ybor City cigar workers with Leo Tolstoy’s novel “Anna Karenina.”…
Polk State Internship Program Making First Matches
Polk State College’s new Internship Program is making its first student-employer matches, and if the experience of Richard Williams is any indication, it’s off to a strong start. “I’m very impressed with the program and…
New Lab Assistant
Our department is growing! We just added a third lab assistant. Thank you, Dean Painter.
Annalisa Harris will be working with the Digital Media Technology department to handle video projects, work with students, provide instructional support and help manage our equipment inventory. She will be stationed in the control room in LTB 1308 where she will help students with video equipment needs. Annalisa is a great asset to our growing department. She is always charming, willing to help and a delightful helper. Be sure to stop by and say “hello” when you get a chance.
Donated FedEx Plane a Boon to Polk State Aerospace
Polk State’s fledgling Aerospace Program just got a boost, with the arrival in Polk County of a retired Boeing 727 on Friday. According to Polk State Aerospace Program Director Eric Crump, the plane, donated to…