
Polk State Hosting Almost There Band and Violinist Daniel Davis for Performances in September

Polk State College will host cover band Almost There and contemporary violinist Daniel Davis for performances in early September. The four-member Almost There band has toured throughout the United States, opening for acts including…

AT&T Presents $25,000 Check to Polk State College Foundation, Money Will Benefit Gateway Program

AT&T presented a $25,000 check to the Polk State College Foundation to support Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School during Monday’s District Board of Trustees meeting in Winter Haven. “One of the things…

Polk State Lakeland Career Development Services Fall Events Include Sessions on Scholarships, Social Media

Polk State Lakeland’s Career Development Services has numerous events planned for the fall semester, all intended to help students get ready for the professional world. “Each workshop and event is designed to empower our students…

First Flight Convocations for Students

More than 1,000 incoming freshman prepared to take flight and soar to success at Polk State’s First Flight Convocations Aug. 20 and 21 on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses.

More than 500 New Freshmen Attend Polk State Lakeland Convocation, Speaker Encourages Hard Work, Campus Involvement

More than 500 new freshmen attended Polk State Lakeland’s inaugural First Flight Convocation on Friday, where they were encouraged to work hard in the classroom, get involved on campus, pursue their passions, and make every…

Polk State Winter Haven Exhibit to Feature Work of Tampa Painter Bruce Ferguson

The work of Tampa-based artist Bruce Ferguson will be on display at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery from Aug. 31 to Sept. 24. Finding inspiration in the natural beauty of the Tampa…

Fall Convocation for Faculty and Staff

Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year at the 2015 Fall Convocation on Aug. 19 on the Winter Haven campus.

“This Is Real,” Featuring Artwork Polk State Students Created While Studying in the Bahamas, To Be Displayed Aug. 31-Sept. 24

An upcoming exhibit at Polk State Lakeland will feature artwork Polk State students created while studying in the Bahamas earlier this summer. “This painting exhibition provides a beautiful snapshot of our travels. Each painting exhibits…

Polk State Student Ashley Price Back in School to Make Her Son Proud

Ashley Price had many reasons not to re-enroll at Polk State College. She works. She has a son. She is the primary caregiver to her grandparents. Money is tight. Time is even tighter. The word…

“If You Can Dream It, You Can Print It”: Polk State Now Offering Classes in 3D Modeling and Printing

Polk State College is now offering a series of classes in 3D modeling and printing that will allow students to earn an industry-recognized credential. “Thanks to the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, we have…