Holiday Has New Meaning: Polk State Students Thank Service Members on Memorial Day
For many, the meaning of Memorial Day is no deeper than backyard barbecues and sales at the mall. Not for members of Polk State Lakeland’s Black Student Union — especially not after Monday. While they…
Polk State Vice President Hosting Open Forums for Students
Polk State College students are invited to a series of open forums with Vice President of Student Services Reggie Webb. “Whether it’s financial aid, advising or student activities, everything under the Student Services umbrella is…
Polk State Again Named a Best Workplace for Commuters
Universal access to public transit, parking spots especially for carpoolers, and programs that encourage biking and walking have earned Polk State its second consecutive Best Workplaces for Commuters award. The College received the national recognition during…
Polk State to Host Black Violin for Two Free Performances
Polk State College will host the classically trained and critically acclaimed duo Black Violin for two performances on April 17. The forces behind Black Violin are Wil B and Kev Marcus, who wield their instruments…
Polk Phi Beta Lambda Brings Home State Awards
Members of Polk State’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda brought home a slew of awards from the organization’s State Leadership Conference, and four students will be moving on to the National Leadership Conference in June.…
Polk State Makes Strong Showing at Florida Collegiate Honors Council Conference
Polk State College made a strong showing at the recent Florida Collegiate Honors Council Conference, with two students bringing home writing awards, another earning an honorable mention, and four students presenting projects. “The results of…
Polk State’s PASSPORT Goes Mobile
Polk State College has launched a new mobile website that will allow students to register for classes, view their schedules, and check their grades all from the convenience of their phones. The app, accessible through…
Polk’s Newest Vice President: “Education Makes the Difference”
Sitting behind the desk in his new corner office, on just the second day of his job as vice president of student services, Reggie Webb thinks about what his life might have been. He grew…
Polk State Planning Spring Break Trip to Stonehenge
Polk State College is offering students a Spring Break opportunity far from the typical sun-sand-sleep routine. As part of its expanding selection of study-abroad opportunities, the College is organizing a trip to Stonehenge, the mysterious…
Polk State’s International Education Week Events Include Guest Lecture by Stonehenge Researcher David Jacques
Polk State College will mark International Education Week with a slate of events on both its Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, Nov. 11-14. International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of…