Polk State Theatre kicks off 51st season with “The Dining Room”
Polk State Theatre is making its 2018-2019 season debut with “The Dining Room” – a comedy of manners by A.R. Gurney. The six-member cast will take the stage Oct. 4 for three evenings of shows…
Polk State College, NASA partnership to send student work to space
Polk State College students are fabricating hardware for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to send to the International Space Station – a valuable experience, as well as an attractive resume addition, for those pursuing…
Polk State College to host Voctave in concert on Oct. 13
Polk State College will host Voctave in concert on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Winter Haven Campus Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E., offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students and members of…
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
To celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State held the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Sept. 12 in Winter Haven. The celebration of Hispanic culture included speakers, dancers, and food.
POLKcast: Peter Preston & Zen Fuse Box
Dive into POLKcast with Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Guidance Counselor Peter Preston, lead singer of rock band Zen Fuse Box, credited with POLKcast’s catchy theme music.
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Polk State’s EMS Program steps up to fill Polk County Fire Rescue’s need for paramedics
When Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) approached Polk State about its need for paramedics, the College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program didn’t hesitate to figure out a way to put students on a fast track…
Polk State to host Countywide College Career Fair in partnership with Polk County’s colleges and universities
Polk State College will host the first annual Countywide College Career Fair on Friday, Sept. 28, organized by a Polk Vision/Central Florida Development Council Talent Pipeline Team subcommittee in partnership with Polk County’s colleges and…
TLCC’s Rex Rhoades was “go-to guy” for students, faculty, and staff
Rex Rhoades was the “go-to guy” for technical support in the Teaching Learning Computing Center (TLCC) on the Winter Haven Campus, always eager to lend a helping hand to students, faculty, and staff in need.…
Polk State College Foundation’s 9th annual Wine for Wisdom brings community together in support of students
More than 400 community members traveled to the “Mediterranean” for the Polk State College Foundation’s ninth annual Wine for Wisdom – the premier fundraiser for student scholarships. The Winter Haven Campus Health Center was transformed…
Governor reappoints Dorrell and Littleton to Polk State District Board of Trustees
Governor Rick Scott has reappointed Dan Dorrell and Greg Littleton to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. Dorrell, who was recently appointed Chair, has served on the Board since 2011 and was reappointed…
