Polk State Foundation’s Wine for Wisdom holds milestone event, supporting students for 10 years
The Polk State College Foundation’s premier fundraiser, Wine for Wisdom, reached a milestone Thursday night with its 10th annual event in support of Polk State’s students. The sold-out event presented by Citizens Bank & Trust…
Polk State’s 2019 FallFest to continue fun, free tradition Oct. 19
Thousands will trek to Polk State College on October 19 for this year’s FallFest, continuing a community tradition that is more than 30 years strong. The Winter Haven Campus will transform into the highly anticipated…
Polk State to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with U.S. Congressman Soto
Polk State College is kicking off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in September with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto. The Hispanic Heritage Kick-off event will take place noon Monday, September 16, in the Polk…
Jobs and internships are only a Handshake away at Polk State
For Polk State students, jobs and internships are only a Handshake away with the College’s new virtual career center. Handshake allows students and alumni to connect with hundreds of employers – from local businesses to…
POLKcast: Flying through the First Year Experience with Cate Igo
Polk State’s First Year Experience (FYE) Program helps students transition to college and figure out what they are called to do academically and professionally. In this episode of POLKcast, Director of Academic Success Initiatives Cate…
Polk State reopens and is collecting donations to aid those impacted by Hurricane Dorian
Polk State College reopened Thursday, September 5, after Hurricane Dorian came dangerously close to Florida’s east coast. While the College’s facilities weathered storms without damage, residents of the Bahamas were not as fortunate. The Student…
Polk State will be closed through Wednesday due to Hurricane Dorian
UPDATE 10 A.M. TUESDAY: Polk State Soccer’s game against Laramie County Community College that was scheduled for Sunday, September 8, has been cancelled. UPDATE 7:30 P.M. SATURDAY: Hurricane Dorian’s track continues to shift to the east…
Polk State urges people to be prepared as Hurricane Dorian approaches
Polk State College continues to track Hurricane Dorian and will keep students, faculty, staff, and the community informed of possible closures and updates through the emergency alert system, email, polk.edu, social media, and local media.…
Polk State is tracking Hurricane Dorian
UPDATE 5 A.M. FRIDAY: Hurricane Dorian is a Category 2 storm about 600 miles away from Florida’s coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Hurricane-force winds could reach Florida’s east coast and…
Polk State will be closed Monday for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen Tuesday, September 3. Saturday classes will meet on August 31. Updates will be provided if College operations…
