Since Earning Bachelor’s Degree from Polk State, Polk County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tracy Smith an Advocate for Education
Tracy Smith had worked for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office for nearly two decades, doing the things he loves most: solving crimes and helping people. But he realized that if he was ever going to…
Polk State Hosting Critically Acclaimed Red Baraat for Inaugural Arts Day
Red Baraat, an eight-piece band that NPR has described as, “the best party in years,” will soon bring its world-renowned talents to Polk State College. “This is the biggest group we’ve ever had come to…
Polk State Now Accepting Entries for Fall Student Art Competition; Deadline Sept. 30
Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is Sept. 30. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery or the Polk State…
Polk State Now Accepting Images for Annual Capturing Cultures Photo Contest; Deadline Oct. 15
Polk State College is now accepting entries for its second-annual Capturing Cultures Photography Contest. The College initiated the contest in 2014 to both celebrate the work of local photographers and showcase unfamiliar perspectives and experiences.…
In Serbia, Polk State Basketball Player a Role Model On and Off the Court
As a kid, Djuro Pantos learned to play basketball on an outdoor court in his native Belgrade, Serbia. This summer, the Polk State student-athlete returned to his homeland to give back to the community. The…
Polk State’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Includes Fiesta, Student Scholarship Opportunity
Polk State’s annual Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Sept. 16 and will once again offer numerous opportunities to celebrate — and for students, a chance to receive money for their education. Hispanic Heritage Month…
Five Questions With Herbert Nold: In Modern Business World, Adaptability Is the Key to Success
On his curriculum vitae, Polk State Business Professor Herbert Nold describes his research interests as such: “interpreting the organizational culture and dynamics needed to integrate diverse functional disciplines into a cohesive unit to improve performance…
Polk State Hosting The Fabulous DANNIBOY for Performance on Sept. 25
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host The Fabulous DANNIBOY for a free concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Babyface, Maxwell, The Jackson 5…
Polk State Website Briefly Affected by Malware; Outside Users Should Run Virus Scan
At 10:15 a.m. on Sept. 10, Polk State College Information Technology staff members became aware of malware on the Academics page of polk.edu. The internal firewall automatically blocked access to the affected page from all campus…
Meet the Officers: Polk State Lakeland’s Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is the official representative of Polk State College students. The SGA acts as a liaison between students and administrators, organizes campus activities, and represents students in organizations and legislative issues on…
