
Through Free Training Program at Polk State, Students Can Earn Certifications in Manufactured Construction, Get a Job Interview

A free program at Polk State College will allow participants to earn nationally recognized certifications in the booming manufactured construction industry. “There are employers right here in our area who need these certifications and skills.…

Polk State Winter Haven Exhibit to Feature Work of Tampa Painter Bruce Ferguson

The work of Tampa-based artist Bruce Ferguson will be on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24. Finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Tampa…

“This Is Real,” Featuring Artwork Polk State Students Created While Studying in the Bahamas, To Be Displayed Aug. 31-Sept. 24

An upcoming exhibit at Polk State Lakeland will feature artwork Polk State students created while studying in the Bahamas earlier this summer. “This painting exhibition provides a beautiful snapshot of our travels. Each painting exhibits…

Polk State Student Ashley Price Back in School to Make Her Son Proud

Ashley Price had many reasons not to re-enroll at Polk State College. She works. She has a son. She is the primary caregiver to her grandparents. Money is tight. Time is even tighter. The word…

New Sand Volleyball Court to Benefit Polk State Players, Community

A new sand volleyball court on the Winter Haven campus will not only help Polk State volleyball players sharpen their skills but also provide an attractive venue for local tournaments. Assistant Coach Ashley Hass says…

Polk State Lake Wales Presents Gallery Exhibit “The Divine Command” Aug. 17- Oct. 31

It’s hard to say which is more interesting: the backstory or the brushstrokes of “The Divine Command.” No matter, attendees will enjoy both during an upcoming exhibit presented by Polk State Lake Wales and the…

Polk State’s Arts Integration Summer Institute Readies Teachers for New School Year

More than a dozen Polk County teachers will head into the new school year better equipped to integrate the arts into their daily lesson plans thanks to a recent workshop at Polk State College. The…

Polk State Hosting Award-Winning Educators Harry and Rosemary Wong for Teacher Workshop on Aug. 6

Harry and Rosemary Wong, who enjoy celebrity status among American educators, will share their strategies for classroom management and other tips for teachers’ success during a workshop hosted by Polk State College, Victory Christian Academy…

Polk State Mourns Math Professor Carolyn Horseman, Who Spent Final Weeks Doing What She Loved — Teaching

Polk State College is mourning Carolyn Horseman, a dedicated educator who taught until the last weeks of her life. Horseman, 68, died Sunday. According to her obituary in The Ledger, Horseman was a native of…

Five Questions With Mary Ann Murdoch: How Everyone, Even Professors and Students, Can Incorporate Yoga Into Their Lives

Those who are less familiar with yoga may think of it merely as exercise that people do while in a specific location, during a specific period of time, and while wearing a specific type of…