Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
To celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State held the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Sept. 16 in Winter Haven. The celebration of Hispanic culture included guest speaker Congressman Darren Soto, dancers, and food.
Polk State to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with U.S. Congressman Soto
Polk State College is kicking off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in September with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto. The Hispanic Heritage Kick-off event will take place noon Monday, September 16, in the Polk…
Polk State College celebrates Women’s History Month
Polk State College kicked off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week and will host events at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses to honor and empower women. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and…
Polk State College events celebrate Black History Month
Polk State College is hosting a variety of events in honor of Black History Month, giving students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to experience ethnic heritage, cuisine, music, art, and more.…
Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for inspiring essays
The Polk State College Foundation presented two students with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards at the 15th annual MLK Celebration for their academic achievements and inspiring essays on the civil…
Annual event honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Polk State celebrated the life, dream, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at its 15th annual MLK Celebration luncheon Jan. 9 in Winter Haven. Guests enjoyed food and fellowship and heard from keynote speaker…
Polk State to host “The Music of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna’ Come” starring Bradd Marquis
Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Polk County community will come together for a night of soul music at Polk State College honoring Sam Cooke and his influence not only on music, but also…
Polk State honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with annual event
Polk State College will celebrate the life, dream, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during its annual MLK Celebration luncheon – a community tradition that is 15 years strong. The luncheon titled “The…
Polk State’s Office of Equity and Diversity adds “inclusion” to its name
Polk State College’s Office of Equity and Diversity is adding “inclusion” to its name to recognize the collaborative partnerships and environment that exist within the institution that foster diversity and promote cultural awareness for students,…
Lakeland campus holds Scholarship Fiesta
To mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State held a Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fiesta Oct. 18 on the Lakeland campus. Student Andrea Gutierrez received the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship, and the celebration of Hispanic culture included…