Polk Professor Cliff Bennett Inspires Young Scientists
Polk State Professor Cliff Bennett got off campus and far from his usual subject matter when he spent a recent afternoon teaching a class of second-graders in Lake Wales. “Teaching kids involves the whole community,”…
Polk State Offering Free Health Fairs Feb. 11, 13; Open to Employees, Students and Community
Polk State College will host two free health fairs for employees, students and members of the community. During the events, attendees will be able to get free health screenings to check their cholesterol, blood pressure…
MLK Luncheon Speaker: “I Am a Living Example that Dreams Do Begin at Polk State”
During his rousing address at Polk State’s 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon, alumnus Anthony James extolled the power of higher education, mentorship — and, most of all, dreams. “Never give up…
Polk State Lakeland Offers Food Pantry for Needy Students
The holidays may be over, but at Polk State Lakeland, the spirit of giving knows no season. Last semester, the Wellness Center relaunched the campus’s food pantry, an effort that had gone by the wayside…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Free Performance by Classical Guitarist Robert Phillips
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Robert Phillips at 7 p.m. on Jan. 15. The performance is free and open to the public. Lakeland-based Phillips made his debut…
“We Are Not Alone” Exhibit to Be On Display at Polk State Lakeland Jan. 5-29
Polk State College will host a second exhibit by the Coalition Ingenu Self-Taught Artists’ Collective, a nonprofit that promotes artwork created by the homeless and individuals suffering from mental health conditions. The “We Are Not…
Polk State’s MLK Luncheon is Jan. 14; Free and Open to the Public
Polk State College’s 11th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place Jan. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Polk State Winter Haven Student Center, 999 Ave. H N.E. The theme of…
American Heritage Troop Visits Polk State Aerospace Program
For their first-ever field trip, members of American Heritage Girls Troop 2101 visited Polk State’s Aerospace program Monday night. The takeaway? Little girls can grow up to be anything they want to be — even…
Polk State’s 111th Commencement Ceremony Is Dec. 11; College’s First Graduate Will Give Keynote Address and Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award
Polk State’s 111th commencement ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Fred J. Bohde, the first Polk State College graduate. Bohde…
Polk State Lakeland Honors Veterans, Winter Haven Event is Tuesday
Polk State Lakeland paused Monday to honor veterans, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and remind them that the College is ready to help as they transition to the classroom. “Thank you for your service…