
Polk State College is open and classes are in session on Presidents Day

Polk State College is open and classes are taking place as scheduled this Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Enrollment for the spring 2020 FASTRACK 2 session also remains underway. Classes start on March 4. Students…

Enrollment for FASTRACK 2 still underway at Polk State

Spring 2020 is in full swing at Polk State College, and there is still time for students to enroll in this semester’s FASTRACK 2 session, which will begin March 4. Students are encouraged to visit…

Annual golf event benefits Eagles baseball

Eighty-seven golfers teed off in the Polk State College Foundation’s 28th annual William N. Ryan Memorial Golf Classic, presented by A.D. Morgan Corporation in partnership with BaseballCloud. Proceeds from the event, held January 23 at Lone Palm Golf Club in…

Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Hannah Corlew brings astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in “Silent Sky”

Hannah Corlew’s inquisitiveness shines through as she talks about playing the lead role of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt in Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky.” Like the character she portrays, Corlew takes a big-picture…

Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Jake Rojas channels quirkiness of “Silent Sky” love interest

Jake Rojas is quick to admit that he gets lost in his thoughts when talking about something he’s passionate about. “Beautiful. Emotional. Touching,” he rattles off when describing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent…

Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Lela Duncan brings the spunk to pioneering astronomer in “Silent Sky”

For Lela Duncan, Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky” is more than a history lesson. “It’s deep. It’s humorous. It’s romantic,” she describes. “The storytelling is unique and the set is breathtaking. It’s…

Polk State is monitoring weather, classes to take place as scheduled

Polk State College is monitoring severe weather approaching Polk County, including strong winds, heavy rains, and thunderstorms expected late Thursday evening. Classes will take place as scheduled. Updates will be provided if necessary via polk.edu…

Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” to run Feb. 13-16

Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” will open Thursday, Feb. 13, and explore women’s place in early 1900s society and social progress ahead of Women’s History Month. Lauren Gunderson’s story follows the life and…

Acclaimed writer John Yamrus to speak at Polk State College on March 12

As part of its new Visiting Writers Program, the Polk State College Creative Writing Club will host nationally-known writer John Yamrus on March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Lakeland Campus at 3425…

Chain O’ Lakes Big Band entertains at Polk State

The Chain O’ Lakes Big Band (formerly the Over 55 Show Band) performed Jan. 26, 2020 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Directed by Professor Don West, Polk State director of bands,…


