Polk State To Host Public Forums for Presidential Search
The Polk State College District Board of Trustees Presidential Screening Committee invites the public to participate in community forums to gather input on the desired characteristics for the next Polk State College president. “Community involvement…
Honor and Sacrifice: Public Safety Student, Kaitlyn Gladhill, Awarded the Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship
The legacy of Michael Callin can be summarized in two words: honor and sacrifice. Michael, a deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, was killed in the line of duty in 2006. To honor his…
Passionate Advocate, Devoted Friend: Polk State Mourns Trustee Linda Pilkington
Linda Pilkington, a dedicated member since 2011 of the Polk State District Board of Trustees, which she chaired in 2013-2014, and who dedicated her life’s work to the health and wellbeing of the Polk County…
If Dreams Could Talk: A Reflection By Ryan Frazier in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Polk State student, Ryan Frazier, provided this inspiring poem, “The Value of A Dream.” For Ryan, a part-time student at Polk State while he works full time…
You Are Invited: 3rd Annual Suit Up Career Fair and Networking Event
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce invites all Polk State College students to the 3rd annual Suit Up, Career Fair and Networking Event on February 1, 2017 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at CPS Investment Advisors, 201…
Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series Presents “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” Featuring Artist David McGee, Oct. 22
Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will continue its fifth season with “Pieces En Concert: A Synesthetic Experience,” showcasing the talents of painter David McGee and cellist Derek Menchan. “Voices of the People,…
Polk State Partners With Lake Wales Charter Schools to Offer Free Screening of Edu-Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed”
Polk State College is partnering with the Lake Wales Charter Schools system to present a screening of the film “Most Likely to Succeed,” which has been described by Education Week as “among the best edu-documentaries…
Polk State’s FallFest, A Community Favorite for 30 Years, is Oct. 15
Polk State College’s annual FallFest, which this year marks its 30th anniversary, will take place Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. “What started…
Polk State to Close at 2 p.m. Thursday, Will Reopen Monday
Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, Polk State College will close at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, and will reopen on Monday, Oct. 10. Classes that begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday have been canceled.…
Polk State Open House Events are October 20, 27
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Polk State Winter Haven, 999 Ave. H N.E.,…