
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate’s new principal is dedicated to maintaining performance, promoting inclusiveness

Keith Bonney says it’s tough coming in after Tom Brady. It may be even harder coming in after Bridget Fetter, he jokes. Fetter, the founding principal of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School,…

Polk State College celebrates Women’s History Month

Polk State College kicked off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week and will host events at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses to honor and empower women. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and…

LSAMP opens doors to STEM opportunities for Polk State students

With enthusiasm for details and processes, students in the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program explain to faculty and staff members what they have learned through assistantships, lab experiences, and national conferences made…

Advisors transform the lives of students at Polk State

Polk State College is in the business of providing access to affordable, quality higher education, and Polk State’s Student Success Advisors are in the trenches of this life-transforming work. At Polk State, 75 percent of students attend part time, and the…

Polk State College events celebrate Black History Month

Polk State College is hosting a variety of events in honor of Black History Month, giving students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to experience ethnic heritage, cuisine, music, art, and more.…

Polk State to host FIRST LEGO League Championship

Polk State College will host the FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship on Sunday, Feb. 17, bringing together nearly 1,000 elementary and middle school students as well as LEGO enthusiasts for a day focused…

Polk State College kicks off Spring 2019 Arts Schedule

Polk State College has kicked off another season of The Arts with a schedule filled with Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts events for students, faculty, staff, and community members to enjoy. With annual favorites including…

Polk State Music students join internationally acclaimed Heralds of Harmony chorus

The Heralds of Harmony chorus has entertained audiences for decades, receiving international acclaim and most recently placing sixth at Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2018 International Convention. Now two students and a recent alum are singing among…

Polk State to host “The Music of Sam Cooke: A Change is Gonna’ Come” starring Bradd Marquis

Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Polk County community will come together for a night of soul music at Polk State College honoring Sam Cooke and his influence not only on music, but also…

Start the year off right at Polk State College’s health fairs

Polk State College will host health fairs at each of its campuses in January for students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to start 2019 off right with free health screenings, activities, and more.…