Relay for Life
Polk State held its first Relay For Life on March 4, 2016, at the Winter Haven campus. The event raises awareness about cancer, celebrates cancer survivors, and honors those who have lost their lives to…
Polk State Mourns Former Trustee Neriah Roberts
Neriah Roberts, who served as a member of Polk State’s District Board of Trustees for 12 years, and who is described as a trailblazer, mentor, selfless friend, and tireless advocate of education and his community,…
FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship
Forty-eight teams from eight counties competed in the FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship at Polk State College on the Winter Haven campus on Sunday, February 28, 2016.
Polk State to Host Libby Skala for One-Woman Show, “Lilia!”
Critically acclaimed writer and performer Libby Skala will once again bring her talents to Polk State College. Skala is scheduled to perform her award-winning one-woman show, “Lilia!,” at Polk State on March 4, 5, 10…
Singer-Songwriter Autumn June to Perform at Polk State March 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Autumn June for three free concerts in March. Self-taught and inspired by artists such as Sheryl Crow and Susan Tedeschi, June got her start in music singing in her…
Student-Created Mural Now on Display at Polk State Winter Haven Game Room
There’s a new reason to visit the Polk State Winter Haven game room, and it has nothing to do with ping-pong or PlayStations. On Wednesday, after months of planning and painting, paper that had covered…
Polk State Criminal Justice Teach-In Is April 22; Topics Include Social Media, Active Shooters
Polk State College will host its third-annual Criminal Justice Teach-In at its state-of-the art Center for Public Safety on April 22. “This daylong event gives students and the public a glance at the real-world life…
Polk State’s Free Back on Campus Lecture Series Takes Place March 4, 11, 18
Polk State College will again welcome members of the community for its annual Back on Campus Lecture Series. For more than a decade, the College has hosted Back on Campus, a free event that is…
Talk to the Experts Day
Polk State Career Development Services & SALO presented Talk to the Experts Day Feb. 18 on the Lakeland campus. At this event, more than 90 students had the opportunity to talk to College officials and expert…
Pair of Polk State Concerts to Feature Shawn Edmonds Quintet
The Shawn Edmonds Quintet will return to Polk State College for two free concerts. The Shawn Edmonds Quintet previously performed at Polk State in February 2015. This week, the ensemble returns as part of the…
