Polk State’s Lakeland Cabaret to Perform ‘The Poe Project: A Midnight Dreary’
The debut season of Polk State’s Lakeland Cabaret continues later this month with “The Poe Project: A Midnight Dreary,” dramatic readings of the works of Edgar Allan Poe. “It’s going to be a night of…
Report Shows Community College Degrees Pave Way to Later Success
A recently released report offers new evidence of the advantages of studying at a community college, showing that those who earn an associate’s degree from a two-year institution have greater success in completing their bachelor’s…
Polk State to Host Education Fair for Those Seeking to Finish Degrees
Polk State Lakeland will host an education fair for those looking to return to college and finish their degrees. The event will be on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room LTB…
Upcoming Performance at Polk State Makes Statement With Poetry, Music
An upcoming performance at Polk State will use both poetry and music to illuminate the power creativity has to thrive even in the most oppressive of circumstances. Presented by the College’s Philosophy Club and SALO…
Polk State Well-Represented at Golden Garlands
This week’s Golden Garlands were presented by The Ledger, but they sure had a distinct Polk State flavor. Among the recipients of the Golden Garlands, intended to recognize outstanding adults from sectors such as entrepreneurship…
Polk State United Way Soccer Match
Polk State’s Parra Completes State-Level Certification
Polk State College’s Carlos Parra has completed a rigorous, eight-part certification program through the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA). Parra is director of SALO (Student Activities and Leadership Office) on the Winter Haven…
Polk State Organizations to Host Meeting on European Study Tour
Polk State College’s International Circle and Phi Theta Kappa will host an information meeting on Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. for those interested in taking a European study tour to Germany, Italy and Switzerland in…
Polk State Trustees Chair Attends Association of Florida Colleges Annual Meeting
Polk State District Board of Trustees Chair Mark Turner joined Polk State President Eileen Holden in attending the Association of Florida College’s annual meeting earlier this month. Turner and Holden took part in the AFC’s…
Polk State’s Corbeil Named Diamond Club’s Coach of the Year
Each year, Florida’s professional baseball scouts, a group with unparalleled insight into the game, select one coach as the best in the state. This year, that coach is Polk State Baseball’s Al Corbeil. Corbeil recently…
