Polk State’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program: Worth the Wait
Fifteen years ago, Lakeland resident Robyn McDonald was injured in a car accident, leaving her body wracked with pain and requiring her to undergo months of physical therapy — an experience that affected her on…
Injured College Football Star Inspires Polk State Students
Eric LeGrand, a once-rising football star who is now paralyzed from the neck down, visited Polk State’s Winter Haven campus on Monday, inspiring students who turned out to hear him speak. In the hour-long event…
New iMacs In Our Studio
As most of you know, we converted LTB 1308 into three separate spaces–a control room, an awesome studio with a massive green screen, and a classroom. The studio is in its final stages of readiness…
Polk State Hosts Polk Vision Mayors Roundtable
Mayors representing every Polk County municipality gathered Thursday at Polk State College for the second annual Polk Vision Mayors Roundtable, an event designed to strengthen connections and communication between local government agencies. Before an audience…
Three Polk State Employees Make Healthy Changes, Earn Rewards
Three Polk State College employees have recently been recognized for dramatically improving their health and lifestyles using the Blue Rewards Wellness Incentive Program. Blue Rewards, offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, encourages…
Football Star Turned Motivational Speaker Eric LeGrand to Visit Polk State
A once-rising football star who was injured during a game two years ago, leaving him paralyzed but determined to finish college and begin a new career, will visit Polk State’s Winter Haven campus on Monday,…
Club Rush: “Experience the Real You”
Club Rush is now under way at Polk State College, an annual tradition that this year will involve a mountain of ice, laser tag, and belly-dancing. Amid all the showiness, each student organization will set…
School Spirit Soars at Contest
Polk State students, faculty and staff showed their pride Friday with lots of red and black — but the proudest of all was Joq Louis. Louis, who spent all night crafting eagle wings and a…
Polk State to Offer Transfer Fair for Students Exploring Postsecondary Options
Polk State College will host a Transfer Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to help students explore their options for higher education. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in room WST…
SALO Awards Recognize Outstanding Clubs, Members
Polk State College’s Winter Haven SALO — Student Activities and Leadership Office —staged its second-annual awards ceremony Thursday night to recognize the contributions of student organizations and their members. Winter Haven SALO Director Carlos Parra…
