
Meet the Officers: Lakeland SGA Leads With Diversity

The Student Government Association (SGA) provides Polk State College students with an active voice in administrative and legislative matters concerning the student body. The SGA serves as the liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus…

Eagles Walk at Heart Walk

Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2017 Heart Walk on Sept. 30 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in…

President Falconetti Hosts College Forums

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti visited each of the College’s six campuses and centers Sept. 27-29 to hear from students, faculty, and staff about what they love about Polk State, as well as…

Hispanic Heritage Kickoff

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State held the Hispanic Heritage Kickoff Sept. 28 in Winter Haven. The celebration of Hispanic culture included speakers, dancers, and lunch.

50 Years Of Theatre: Six Things You Didn’t Know About Theatre Program Coordinator Mark Hartfield

For 50 years, Polk State College has been bringing the arts to life through dynamic and innovative theatre productions. Since its inception, the Polk State Theatre Program has been growing and staging increasingly complex performances.…

College Opens Arms to Puerto Rico’s Displaced Students

Polk State College is offering support to students displaced from their homes in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Gov. Rick Scott asked Florida state colleges and universities this week to provide support by offering in-state…

50 Years Of Theatre: ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ to Open Season

Polk State College continues to celebrate 50 years of theatre and is opening its theatre season next week with “Lend Me a Tenor.” The play, directed by Mark Graham, opens Thursday, Oct. 5, with performances…

Students, Faculty, and Staff Aid Puerto Rico

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School senior Kiara Adorno recently heard from her brother in Puerto Rico. He hasn’t eaten in four days. Adorno’s entire family lives in Puerto Rico. Since Hurricane Maria…

President Wants to Hear From Students, Faculty, and Staff

Polk State College President Angela Garcia Falconetti is visiting each of the College’s six campuses and centers this week to get answers to some very important questions. She wants to hear from students, faculty, and…

Collegiate High Schools Receive Top Marks From State

For the third consecutive year, two of Polk State’s charter high schools — Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Lakeland Collegiate High School — received A grades and retained their designations as high-performing charter…