Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates The Essence of Music: La Música
Polk State College is kicking off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Sept. 12, with a variety of events that will allow students, faculty, staff, and guests to experience “The Essence of…
Criminal Justice student: Polk State saved my life
At Polk State College, Tanya Kozak has been told she can be anything she wants to be after years of being told she was nothing. Kozak received her Polk State Associate in Arts degree in…
Construction improvements on Winter Haven Campus signal increased support for students
Beginning Friday, Sept. 7, construction will start on renovations to create office space for new Student Success Advisors on the Winter Haven Campus. The Advising area of the Winter Haven Administration Building (WAD) will undergo…
Polk State College welcomes new CIO
Bob Stack has assumed the position of Chief Information Officer at Polk State College, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the institution amid its transition to a new Enterprise Resource System. Stack most…
Voices of the People introduces genre-straddling seventh season
Polk State College’s Voices of the People chamber music series is entering its seventh year, “The Year of the Cat” – a no boundaries, genre-straddling season that will bring a variety of multi-talented performers to…
Polk State College closed Monday for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day, and will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 4. Students should note that Saturday classes will meet on Sept. 1. Students and prospective students…
Miriam Spisak, founder of Polk State’s Radiography Program, leaves legacy of rigor and passion for students
Miriam Spisak maintained a reputation of rigor and excellence as the founder of Polk State College’s Radiography Program. She was strict, expecting her students to exhibit the highest levels of professionalism and passion for patient…
Polk State College to host Community Connections/Conexiones para la Comunidad in Northeast Polk County
Polk State College will host Community Connections events in Northeast Polk County on Sept. 12 and 13 to bring advising, registration, and financial aid services to neighborhoods in Haines City and Davenport. “These events are…
Polk State College District Board of Trustees appoints leadership for 2018-2019
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected two of its members to serve as chair and vice chair for 2018-2019 during its annual reorganization meeting Monday. Dan Dorrell assumed the role of chair, which…
Polk State College, United Way of Central Florida launch program to assist students on path to graduation
Polk State College and United Way of Central Florida have launched a pilot program to assist students on their path to graduation by connecting them to resources they need to stay in school – from…