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 President Speaks at SAAB National Conference
Polk State College President Eileen Holden was a guest speaker at the Student African American Brotherhood’s 10th annual national conference. The convention took place March 28 and 29 in Dearborn, Mich. SAAB was founded in…
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Meets With Polk Student Government Association
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster visited Polk State College on Thursday to share with members of the Student Government Association his keys to life and leadership. Webster, R-Orlando, represents Florida’s 10th congressional district, which in Polk…
Voices of the People Continues with Schubert, Hendrix in The Occasion
Polk State College’s Voices of the People, an innovative performing arts series that blends classical music and philosophical readings, continues its second season with a mix of Schubert, Hendrix, and Scottish Enlightenment. The Occasion will…
Polk to Host Founder of Student African American Brotherhood for Guest Lecture
The founder of the Student African American Brotherhood, a nationwide organization aimed at increasing the number of minority males who graduate from college, will give a guest lecture at Polk State Winter Haven. Tyrone Bledsoe…
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…
African-American History Comes to Life at Polk State Lakeland Event
A few days ago, Kadaijah Simpson didn’t know much about influential actress Dorothy Dandridge, and she figured her fellow students knew even less. That’s why Simpson decided to portray Dandridge — the first African-American actress ever…
Polk State JD Alexander Center Kicks Off “Step-It-Up” Challenge
Polk State’s JD Alexander Center is encouraging students to “step it up.” The Center, in partnership with Polk State Winter Haven SALO, kicks off its Step-It-Up Challenge today. The eight-week challenge urges students to make…
Next Voices of the People Concert to Feature Works of Italian Artists
Polk State College’s Voices of the People performing arts series will have an Italian flair when it continues this weekend at the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. Aus Italien: A Celebration of Italian…