Polk State Strategic Planning Summit features SACSCOC President ahead of College’s reaffirmation of accreditation
Polk State College hosted its second annual Strategic Planning Summit with Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Polk State is approaching its SACSCOC reaffirmation of…
Congressman Soto visits Winter Haven campus
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose district includes part of Polk County, held a Town Hall meeting Oct. 9 at the Winter Haven campus for students, faculty, and staff.
Voices of the People debuts eighth season “Time Keeps on Slippin’”
Polk State College’s Voices of the People chamber music series has kicked off its eighth year, “Time Keeps on Slippin’” with a diverse roster of artists and programs for students, faculty, staff, and the community…
Polk State will host open house events Oct. 29 & Nov. 5
Polk State College will host two open house events on its Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses where prospective students can learn about academic programs, complete free applications for admission to the College, receive assistance with…
POLKcast: Disability services and awareness with Kim Pearsall
For Disability Awareness Month, Director of Disability and Counseling Services Kim Pearsall joins POLKcast to share the resources available to students at Polk State College to overcome barriers and eliminate boundaries along their college journeys.…
Polk State holds Countywide Career Fair
Polk State Career Development Services held a Countywide Career Fair on September 27 on the Lakeland Campus. More than 40 employers discussed career opportunities with 185 students from 11 schools.
Polk State honors service dog that helped alum through college journey
While Allen Nash, like many students, credits extraordinary faculty and staff for helping him along his Polk State College journey, he also has a furry, wet-nosed friend with a docile demeanor to thank. Nash and…
Eagles hold 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Polk State basketball held its inaugural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sept. 28 on the Winter Haven campus. Thirteen teams and more than 65 players competed in the event, which raised money to support Eagles basketball.
Polk State’s first forensics tournament to bring students from all over Florida to compete
Polk State College will host its first-ever forensics tournament in October on the Lakeland Campus, where nearly a hundred students from across the state will participate in speech and debate competitions that are open to…
Polk State College Day promotes art education at Polk Museum of Art
Students from Polk State and Florida Southern colleges engaged in a daylong series of art education on Polk State College Day at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College on September 25. In…
