Polk State Phi Theta Kappa Raises Money for Breast Cancer
Polk State College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society participated in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Oct. 20. During the event, participants wear pink bras and walk to honor breast cancer survivors,…
Polk State Receives Two Honors at Livable Polk Awards
Polk State College was doubly honored during the inaugural Livable Polk Awards presented on Thursday evening. The Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School building won the evening’s Judge’s Choice award, while the College’s…
Polk State’s Third Annual United Way Soccer Match is Oct. 24
Polk State College’s third annual soccer match to benefit the United Way is planned for Oct. 24 at the Lakeland campus soccer field. The game pits Polk State Soccer players against members of the College’s…
Polk State College Showcases Hospital Partnership at National Event
Polk State College showcased its partnership with Winter Haven Hospital’s robotic surgery team at the recent Association of Community College Trustees Leadership Congress in Boston. The Washington, D.C.-based ACCT is a nonprofit organization that…
Polk State’s FallFest Adds a General Store
If autumn had an official beginning on the campus of Polk State College, it would be FallFest. Now in its 26th year, FallFest attracts more than 10,000 attendees annually, luring them with handmade crafts, the…
Retired Polk State Professor Publishes Book About Northwest Lakeland, Book Signing Planned for Monday
A retired Polk State College professor will discuss and sign copies of her first book during two events on Monday at Polk State College. Yvonne McShay’s book is a nearly two-year effort titled, “Our Lakeland:…
Winter Haven Quilters Prepare for 18th Show at Polk State
For 25 years, even as the world transformed into a global marketplace where products are bought and sold with mere clicks, members of the Winter Haven Quilters have remained true to their craft. They gather…
Polk State’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events Include Art, Fiesta
Polk State College is set to begin its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, offering students, employees and visitors an array of events on both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. Hispanic Heritage Month is one…
Polk State Student is ‘Change Agent’ for Environment
Polk State’s alumni rolls are filled with examples of post-graduation greatness, those who began at this institution and went on to achieve higher degrees, professional success, positions of influence. Then there are those like Janis…
Polk State Hosts Polk Vision Mayors Roundtable
Mayors representing every Polk County municipality gathered Thursday at Polk State College for the second annual Polk Vision Mayors Roundtable, an event designed to strengthen connections and communication between local government agencies. Before an audience…