Polk State’s Pila to Perform During New York Event Marking 15th Anniversary of 9/11
Polk State Music instructor and Juilliard-trained guitarist Ben Pila will perform at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. This will be the eighth time Pila has…
Student Convocation
Incoming Polk State freshman took part in student convocations Aug. 26, 2016, on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses.
Polk State Hosting R&B Group TRU L3GACY for Concerts on Sept. 7, 8
Polk State College will host Orlando-based R&B group TRU L3GACY for performances in Lake Wales and Lakeland. Vocalists B. Rhodes, KG, Raphael B, Antquan Smith, Nick Melvin and Mike Sonata have been singing together since…
Polk State EMS Honors Its Instructor of the Year
For his professionalism and demonstrated dedication to his students, the Polk State EMS program has selected James Maxwell as its Instructor of the Year. “He’s the kind of instructor who goes home and makes a…
Polk State Alumna Turned Head Librarian: “We’re Here Every Day to Help Students”
As students return to campus this week, one of the people they’re sure to meet is Chris Fullerton, director of Polk State Winter Haven’s Library and Teaching, Learning, Computing Center (TLCC). What students may not…
Fastrack, 12-Week Classes Starting Soon; Register Now
Registration is underway for Fastrack and 12-week courses at Polk State College — giving students additional opportunities to earn college credits before the year’s end. Twelve-week classes begin Sept. 19 and end Dec. 13.…
Polk State’s Fall Arts Schedule Includes “Something for Everyone”
Polk State College has a busy slate of arts and cultural events planned throughout the semester, including exhibits, concerts, theatrical performances, and even a jam session for local musicians. “We have an incredible variety of…
Polk State’s New Head Softball Coach Will Stress Academics, Character Development
Polk State College has selected Ashley Johnston as its new head softball coach. She comes to the Eagles from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas. Johnston, who oversaw the implementation of the Trinity Valley…
Fall Convocation for Faculty and Staff
Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year at the 2016 Fall Convocation on Aug. 17 on the Winter Haven campus.
Polk State’s Halverson Participates in Public Health Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C.
Polk State Professor Suzanne Ramjattan Halverson recently attended the Public Health Leadership Seminar (PHLS) in Washington, D.C., presented by HOSA-Future Health Professionals, formerly referred to as Health Occupations Students of America. The U.S. Department…
