Polk State Theatre to open 2021-2022 season with New Play Readings
Polk State Theatre’s 2021-2022 season will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, with the opening of New Play Readings, which will include work from playwrights locally and from across the country, providing diverse…
Polk State Foundation funds tech for Nursing students
The Polk State College Foundation recently funded technology including laptops and scanners used at area hospitals for the Polk State Nursing Program. This investment enhances the Nursing Program’s simulation experience for students, specifically in the…
Students can participate in Virtual Student Center and small campus events this fall
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office, better known as SALO, has a diverse and exciting calendar of events for the Fall 2021 Semester, including a wide selection of activities through the Virtual Student…
Polk State Theatre didn’t skip a beat through COVID-19 & looks forward to upcoming season
While theatres were closed across the nation, Polk State Theatre was proactively designing protocols and putting health precautions in place to get students back on the stage as quickly and safely as possible. And audiences,…
Polk State libraries, tutoring & more to return to campus
Polk State College staff and faculty are excited to expand on-campus services for students during the fall semester. Beginning Monday, August 2, 2021, Polk State will move to Phase III of its Be the Solution:…
Polk State bookstores will open for in-person services
As Polk State College transitions to Phase III of its Return to Campus Plan with all services opening on campus, Polk State’s on-campus bookstores will provide in-person services beginning August 2, 2021. The College’s bookstores,…
Polk State PTA Director trades clinical role for academia
Mary Krell started June 1 as director of Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and brings nearly 10 years of professional experience to the College. Most recently serving as a clinical instructor for PTA…
First-generation Americans make families proud as valedictorian, salutatorian of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School valedictorian Victoria Nguyen and salutatorian Reeya Patel have a lot to celebrate as they graduate this week. In addition to receiving their high school diplomas, they have…
Winter Haven City Clerk motivated by family and city she serves to achieve Polk State bachelor’s degree
Vanessa Castillo began her higher education journey nearly 27 years ago and this month, she will receive her Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management with a concentration in Public Administration from Polk State…
Polk State’s collegiate high schools celebrate three 2021 Silver Garland winners
Polk State College’s Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Lakeland Collegiate High School are celebrating three seniors who received 2021 Silver Garland Awards during The Ledger’s 45th annual event honoring Polk County high school…