Polk State celebrates 50th anniversary of Title IX
Women’s athletics has been a mainstay at Polk State College and academic institutions across the country for as long as most can remember, but there was a time when opportunities for women in sports were…
Polk State’s Chief Diversity Officer: Colleges are not brick & mortar, they are flesh & blood
Lonnie Thompson is no stranger to the Florida College System or serving in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion, bringing more than 20 years of experience in higher education to Polk State College. He…
Black History Month celebrations are underway at Polk State
Polk State College is hosting a variety of virtual events in honor of Black History Month. The series of events kicked off in January with the College’s 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Virtual…
Polk State College receives national Hispanic-Serving Institution designation
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) recently designated Polk State College as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as the College’s Hispanic student population has reached 26 percent and continues to grow. Additionally, Polk State…
Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for their achievements and inspirational words
Students Petal McKenley and Nehemiah Charles were honored Wednesday during Polk State College’s 17th annual MLK Celebration as this year’s recipients of MLK Dream the Dream scholarships. They were recognized for their academic achievements, community…
Polk State Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Polk State celebrated the life, dream, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at its 16th annual MLK Luncheon Jan. 8, 2020, in Winter Haven. This year’s theme was “Justice and Equality for All: Building…
Polk State MLK scholarship winners inspire with their words
Polk State College students Sylvia Andrade and Fryda Contreras inspired with their words and received Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards for their academic achievements and service to the community. Both…
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…