
Polk State Launches New Website

Earlier today Polk State College significantly upgraded its web presence, with the re-launch of polk.edu, the official College website. The new site was designed and developed in collaboration with local design firm Clark/Nikdel/Powell (CNP) and transforms…

More than 3,600 Second-Graders Coming to Polk State for ‘All Kids Read’

As it reads on the syllabus, the final exam for students in Polk State Professor Ilene Fins’ Oral Interpretation class is to take a few children’s books, turn them into stage performances, and act them…

Polk State Sponsoring 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In

Polk State College is a sponsor of the 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In, where it will showcase information about the recently launched Polk State Aerospace program. The SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In is the second…

A Landmark Polk State Theatre Season Culminates with ‘All Shook Up’

A landmark season for Polk State Theatre comes to its rollicking conclusion in April, with the staging of “All Shook Up,” a romantic musical told through Elvis Presley hits. It’s a performance that will be…

Polk State Has Several Options for Kids This Summer

Polk State College has several exciting, educational options for children this summer, including two new programs that emphasize robotics and Kids at College, a popular choice for Polk County families since it began 20 years…

Summer Registration Starts April 8 at Polk State

Registration for summer classes at Polk State starts April 8.

Polk State Student Speaks at Winter Haven Chamber Education Breakfast

Polk State student Gina-Lou McKinney was a guest speaker at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Focus on Education Breakfast on Wednesday, where she shared her passion for mentoring children. McKinney, 20, followed fellow…

Polk State’s Back On Campus Begins March 11, Open to Public

Polk State College’s doors are always open — but especially so during its annual Back On Campus Lecture Series. For more than 10 years, the College has hosted Back On Campus, a free event that…

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…

Lake Wales Students Visit Polk State’s Early Childhood Education Program

A group of Lake Wales High School students has a clearer understanding of early childhood education — and a firsthand look at college life — after visiting Polk State Lakeland on Thursday. Forty-five students…