Polk State Theatre returns after two years of renovations with expertly curated season
After a transformative renovation, the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre is preparing to welcome audiences back to its revitalized theatre with an exciting 2025-2026 season. The revamped venue, boasting enhanced acoustics, modernized seating,…
Top Buttons and Polk State College launch Eagles Clothing Closet to promote student success in style
In a vibrant celebration of style, confidence, and opportunity, Lakeland-based nonprofit Top Buttons has partnered with Polk State College to launch the Eagles Clothing Closet – an initiative designed to empower students with the resources…
Polk State therapy programs to host second annual Wellness 5K
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the second annual Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, on the Winter Haven Campus. Check-in will take place from…
Polk State to host ribbon cutting for newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building
Polk State College will host a ribbon cutting for the newly renovated Winter Haven Fine Arts Building which will include a reception and special performance by renowned R&B group Uptown. The newly revamped facility marks…
Polk State College to host pair of open house events in October
Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on Oct. 15 and the Lakeland Campus on Oct. 22. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Polk State prepares for 38th annual FallFest
The smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon brooms might not be in the air quite yet, but it’s not too early for vendors to reserve their spot for Polk State College’s 2024 FallFest. For nearly…
Polk State Lake Wales to host Ready to Soar giveaway with 500 backpacks & 1,500 books
Polk State College is hosting its Ready to Soar event on August 17 at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide students and families with support and resources as the new school year…
Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training
Polk State College and Lakeland Regional Health partnered to produce the largest mass casualty incident scenario either organization has ever coordinated. The results? Critical hands-on experience and interdisciplinary training for more than 200 individuals, including…
Polk State College celebrates Barnett family, $3 million pledge to Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College celebrated Barney Barnett and his family on Monday at Airside Center West in Lakeland, where students, faculty, staff, and College leadership thanked the Barnetts for their generous $3 million pledge in support…
Polk State’s Warriors for Wellness 5K announces discounts for select groups through March 25
Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapist Assistant programs will host the inaugural Warriors for Wellness 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2024, on the Winter Haven Campus. General registration is $35 but there…