Florida Chamber of Commerce Global Outreach Director: Education Is Key to Competing in International Economy
During a presentation at Polk State Lakeland on Friday afternoon, Florida Chamber of Commerce Global Outreach Director Alice Ancona expounded higher education’s role in building a workforce equipped to compete in the state’s increasingly international…
Polk State Hosting FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship and Jr. Expo; Competitors from Eight Counties to Attend
More than 1,000 students and LEGO enthusiasts are expected to gather at Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus on Feb. 28, as it hosts the FIRST LEGO League Central Florida Regional Championship and Jr. Expo.…
Polk State Event to Offer Free FAFSA Assistance; Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer to Be Guest Speaker
Polk State College will again host College Goal Sunday, an event that offers college-bound students assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). “We look forward to hosting this event each year,”…
Dallas Brass visits Polk State
Dallas Brass, a professional ensemble that teaches and performs throughout the country, spent Feb. 15-16 at Polk State, where its members have given master classes and workshops to College and area music students from middle…
Dallas Brass to Polk State Music Students: Follow Your Passions
Dallas Brass, a professional musical ensemble that teaches and performs throughout the country, spent Tuesday morning encouraging Polk State Music students to pursue their passions, even as those around them may be telling them otherwise. “It…
Polk State Speech and Debate Team Brings Home Numerous Honors from State Championship
Polk State’s Speech and Debate Team made a strong showing at the recent FCSAA State Championship. At the state competition earlier this month in Jacksonville, Polk State faced off against colleges such as Broward, Miami…
Donor Appreciation Luncheon
The Polk State College Foundation held its annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon on February 12 in Winter Haven. Volunteer leadership, faculty, staff, and students thanked donors for their generous support of the Foundation throughout the program.
Downtown College Town
The theme of February’s First Friday in downtown Lakeland was Downtown College Town, and Polk State representatives were on hand Feb. 5, passing out free popcorn and providing information on the College’s programs and activities.
Step Afrika! To Bring “Much More Than a Dance Show” to Polk State Feb. 20
Polk State College will host Step Afrika!, one of the nation’s leading African-American dance companies, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. “Stepping is something of an under-the-radar art form. As a graduate…
Renowned Dallas Brass Coming to Polk State for Concert, Workshops with Students
One of the country’s most highly acclaimed musical ensembles will visit Polk State College in February to entertain audiences and, if all goes as planned, change a few students’ lives, too. “Dallas Brass is one…
