For Dorothy Dunlap, Polk State Means Family and Dreams Fulfilled
When she first visited Polk State College’s Winter Haven campus more than 20 years ago, all Dorothy Dunlap wanted was a job in a library. She didn’t expect that she’d also find a home, a…
Polk State to Exhibit Paintings, Pottery of Local Artists
Polk State College will host Lovell, Phelan and Ross, a free exhibit featuring the work of three local artists beginning Nov. 5 at the Winter Haven Fine Arts Gallery. Patty Lovell is a Lakeland-based acrylic…
Paint Pumpkins to Benefit United Way at Lakeland SALO Event
Polk State Lakeland SALO will host a Pumpkin Painting event to benefit the United Way on Oct. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Polk State…
Polk State Professor Honored on International Stage
Polk State Professor of Mathematics Carolyn Horseman has received the International Conference on College Teaching and Learning’s Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology. Horseman received the award earlier this year, but was…
Former Polk State Baseball Star Will Show Eagle Pride — Forever
Former Polk State Baseball pitcher Alec Asher just took the College’s re-branding to a whole new level. Asher, who helped lead the Eagles to their first appearance in the NJCAA JuCo World Series earlier this…
Polk State Leads State in Filling Workforce Needs
Polk State College leads the state in preparing students to fill workforce needs, new data from the Florida Department of Education show. According to the FLDOE, 87 percent of students who in 2009-10 completed programs…
Polk State Phi Theta Kappa Raises Money for Breast Cancer
Polk State College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society participated in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Oct. 20. During the event, participants wear pink bras and walk to honor breast cancer survivors,…
Polk State to Host Open House on Oct. 25
Polk State will host an Open House event for those interested in attending the College from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the WST building on the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H…
Polk State Collegiate High Schools Shine on SAT
Both Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate high schools have surpassed the county, state and nation in terms of student performance on the SAT. “The curriculum at both the high…
Polk State Receives Two Honors at Livable Polk Awards
Polk State College was doubly honored during the inaugural Livable Polk Awards presented on Thursday evening. The Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School building won the evening’s Judge’s Choice award, while the College’s…
