City of Bartow Honors College with Proclamation
In a fitting start to its 50th anniversary year, Polk State on Monday received a proclamation from the City of Bartow — the very place where five decades ago the College first opened its doors.…
Former Polk Student Now Plays for National Contender FSU
There’s a Polk State College connection to the upcoming BCS National Championship game, and his name is Freddie Stevenson. Stevenson, 18, is a fullback for the No. 1-ranked Florida State Seminoles. He and his teammates…
Polk State Lakeland Students Begin Winter Break By Helping Others
More than a dozen Polk State Lakeland students spent the first night of winter break transforming a gym into a store where the less fortunate could buy gifts for their kids. The students, all members…
Commencement Speaker Encourages Grads to Soar
At Polk State’s 109th Commencement ceremony on Thursday evening, featured speaker Deric Feacher urged Polk’s newest alumni to soar. His remarks may be viewed in full here:
Polk State’s 10th Annual MLK Luncheon is Jan. 15, Free and Open to Public
Polk State College’s 10th annual MLK Luncheon will take place Jan. 15, and will be both a celebration of MLK’s vision for a color-blind society — and the College’s work toward that goal. “In 2014, the…
Polk State’s 109th Commencement is Dec. 12; Winter Haven City Manager Deric Feacher to Speak
Polk State College will celebrate its 109th commencement at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 at The Lakeland Center’s Jenkins Arena. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Winter Haven native and City Manager Deric…
Polk State Hosting Saxophonist Randy Corinthian for Two Performances
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host saxophonist, producer and educator Randy Corinthian for performances on Dec. 4 and 6. Corinthian’s resume includes formal music education at Florida A&M University and Florida…
Polk Helps Division I Player Rekindle Love of Basketball
Basketball player Sheldon Jeter saw his passion for the game rekindled at Polk State College, and now he’s off to play at the University of Pittsburgh. Jeter, who began his college career at Vanderbilt University,…
Polk Sponsoring Event to Benefit Typhoon Victims
Polk State College is the co-sponsor of an event that will benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan, the massive storm that struck the Philippines earlier this month. Steps of Hope for the Philippines, a walk/run event,…
Polk State Theatre Gives Special Performance of “The Fantasticks” for 400 Area Students
Polk State Theatre performed its current production, The Fantasticks, for nearly 400 area public-school students on Wednesday, giving many their first experience with a professionally staged play, and inspiring others to pursue careers in the…