
Five Questions with Matina Wagner, Coordinator of Internship and Experiential Learning: The Ins-and-Outs of Internships at Polk State College

As graduates are learning, the competition for good jobs continues to increase. Securing a degree is a critical step, but students can greatly enhance classroom learning by gaining real world experience through college student internships. College internships allow students to build…

Polk State Winter Haven Library Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

The Polk State Winter Haven Campus Library held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 28 to officially welcome the community to the renovated space. The event celebrated the transformation of the 17,027-square-foot facility into a vibrant,…

Polk State Accepting Entries for Spring Student Art Competition; Deadline is March 31

Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is March 31. Entry forms may be found at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery, open Monday-Thursday from 10…

Spring Concert

Polk State Music presented a spring concert, “It’s All About Love” with a surprise engagement Feb. 26 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. Congratulations to our Polk State music students Nathan Babington and…

Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute for Public Safety: Dustin Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Event

Dustin Ramsey has been memorialized as a talented leader who, even in dire circumstances, remained a resilient and determined fighter. Ramsey was a law enforcement recruit at the Polk State College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute…

Coach Matt Furjanic Inducted into Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Hall of Fame.

As the epitome of teamwork, loyalty, and Polk State pride, it comes as no surprise that Coach Matt Furjanic would be inducted into the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Hall of Fame. Furjanic, in…

Polk State Faculty Art Show: Showcasing the Breadth of Faculty Talent

Painted works, mixed media, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, drawings, and a variety of other artistic displays have filled the Winter Haven Campus Fine Arts Gallery for the Polk State College Faculty Art Show. An annual event,…

Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School: Honoring Law Enforcement With Sweet Treats

The Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School filled tables of baskets with lollipops on Thursday, February 9 for the second annual “Pops for Cops” event, organized by the Chain of Lakes chapter of…

Polk State Relies on College and Community Partners to Assist in the Search for the Next President

For over 50 years, Polk State College has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality, affordable, and accessible education options for all Polk County residents. As the College embarks on the search for its fifth president, it…

Polk State To Host Public Forums for Presidential Search

The Polk State College District Board of Trustees Presidential Screening Committee invites the public to participate in community forums to gather input on the desired characteristics for the next Polk State College president. “Community involvement…