Congressman Soto visits Winter Haven campus
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose district includes part of Polk County, held a Town Hall meeting Oct. 9 at the Winter Haven campus for students, faculty, and staff.
Polk State holds Countywide Career Fair
Polk State Career Development Services held a Countywide Career Fair on September 27 on the Lakeland Campus. More than 40 employers discussed career opportunities with 185 students from 11 schools.
Eagles hold 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Polk State basketball held its inaugural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sept. 28 on the Winter Haven campus. Thirteen teams and more than 65 players competed in the event, which raised money to support Eagles basketball.
Polk State College Day promotes art education at Polk Museum of Art
Students from Polk State and Florida Southern colleges engaged in a daylong series of art education on Polk State College Day at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College on September 25. In…
Eagles walk for healthy hearts
Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2019 Heart Walk on Sept. 21 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium…
Upward Bound Kickoff
Polk State’s Upward Bound program welcomed new participants Sept. 21, 2019, at a Kickoff on the Winter Haven campus. Upward Bound prepares high-school students for college and professional success and helps them recognize and tap into…
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.
Eagles enjoy Flying Tigers on Polk State Night
Take me out to the ball game! Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed Polk State Night Aug. 22, 2019, as the Lakeland Flying Tigers beat the Jupiter Hammerheads 4-0 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium…
Convocation 2019
Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year on August 15 at the 2019 Convocation on the Winter Haven Campus.
Eagles soar at First Flight
Incoming Polk State freshmen started the fall semester by taking part in First Flight convocations Aug. 9 and 16, 2019, on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses.