
R&B Group TRU L3GACY to Perform at Polk State Nov. 4 and 5

Polk State College will host Orlando-based R&B group TRU L3GACY for three free concerts in November. KG, J. None, Antquan Smith, Raph B., and Mike Sonata have been performing together since 2011. According to…

Polk State, Club Hispano de Lakeland Partner for First Solo U.S. Exhibit by Chilean Painter

Polk State College will host world-renowned artist Omar Martinez’s first solo American exhibit, from Oct. 26-29. In hosting Martinez, Polk State College is offering Polk County an extended opportunity to enjoy Martinez’s work. Martinez was…

Polk State Open House Events are Oct. 14 and 22

Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Polk State Winter Haven, room WST 126, 999…

Latin Guitarist Marc E to Perform at Polk State Oct. 7 and 8

As part of Polk State College’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State Lake Wales will present three free concerts by Latin guitarist Marc E. Marc E has been making music for more than 25 years. He…

Meet the Officers: Polk State Lakeland’s Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the official representative of Polk State College students. The SGA acts as a liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus activities, and represents students in organizations and legislative issues on…

Five Questions With Pairris Jones: How “My Plan” Is Helping Students Pick and Prepare for Their Careers

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” For kids, answers to that question come easily. Firefighter, teacher, policeman, astronaut, princess, rock star. Anything is possible, and there are no consequences for making…

To Help Students Succeed, Polk State Offering SOAR Sessions on Lakeland, Winter Haven Campuses

Polk State faculty members at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses will be leading a series of workshops this fall, all aimed at helping students succeed in college. “Transitioning from high school to…

Polk State Hosting Almost There Band and Violinist Daniel Davis for Performances in September

Polk State College will host cover band Almost There and contemporary violinist Daniel Davis for performances in early September. The four-member Almost There band has toured throughout the United States, opening for acts including…

Polk State Lakeland Career Development Services Fall Events Include Sessions on Scholarships, Social Media

Polk State Lakeland’s Career Development Services has numerous events planned for the fall semester, all intended to help students get ready for the professional world. “Each workshop and event is designed to empower our students…

More than 500 New Freshmen Attend Polk State Lakeland Convocation, Speaker Encourages Hard Work, Campus Involvement

More than 500 new freshmen attended Polk State Lakeland’s inaugural First Flight Convocation on Friday, where they were encouraged to work hard in the classroom, get involved on campus, pursue their passions, and make every…