Demonstrating Polk State’s Core Values, Two Receive Commendations for Integrity and Service
When Polk State custodian Nereida Solivan found an envelope full of cash in a classroom, she immediately wanted to return it to its owner. “I counted the money and then took it to security,” she…
Nine Semi-Finalists for Polk State College President
The 22-member Polk State College President Screening Committee met April 17 to reduce the list to 9 semi-finalists vying for the opportunity to be the fifth president of Polk State College. Semi-finalists will be invited…
Printmaking Invitational Exhibition: A Survey of Printmaking Techniques From Across the Globe
A distinctive exhibition is currently on view at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. “Printmaking Invitational: A Survey of Printmaking Techniques From Across the Globe” showcases the unique art of printmaking, exposing the…
Polk State College Fine Arts: Professor and Juilliard-Trained Musician Ben Pila to Perform with Students April 20
Polk State Music instructor and Juilliard-trained guitarist Ben Pila, who has entertained three presidents and Pope Francis, will perform at Polk State’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre on April 20. Students from Pila’s newly created…
Student Butler Charles: Flying High With the Patrouille de France at SUN ‘n FUN Fly-In
It was just another Monday when Polk State student Butler Charles got the invitation of a lifetime— to join the French air team Patrouille de France as one of the official translators during their visit…
Polk State Center for Public Safety: Criminal Justice Teach-In, April 21
Polk State College is hosting its fourth-annual Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 21. “This is a unique opportunity for students who are planning to enter any area of the criminal justice field–law enforcement, prosecution, criminal…
Duke Energy Foundation Supports the Polk State College STEM Classroom Learning Lab
On Monday, March 27, the Polk State College Foundation recognized Duke Energy Foundation for their contribution of $20,000 for the Bachelors in Education Program STEM Classroom Learning Lab. Duke Energy is a committed College partner…
Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program: Students Soar With In-Depth Knowledge in the Field
Students from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program recently attended the Florida Occupational Therapy State Conference in Tallahassee. Two students, Kristin Carlisle and Madeline King, were invited to share posters at the Conference. Congratulations are in…
Polk State Student Gonzalo Gutierrez Named Newman Civic Fellow
Polk State College is proud to announce that baccalaureate student, Gonzalo Gutierrez, has been named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow. Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education,…
Polk State College Presidential Search Update: Application Period Ends, Screening Process Begins
The application period for the position of President of Polk State College ended Wednesday, March 29. The national search for Polk State College’s fifth president resulted in responses from 61 applicants from 24 states, Bermuda,…
