Polk State Dedicates Bing Tyus Yard in Honor of Longtime Coach, Athletic Director
In 1983, as Polk State’s newly hired baseball coach, it was Bing Tyus’ job to tend the field. He spent hours on end every week, mowing and fertilizing, sodding and watering. He remembers his…
Register Now for Spring Semester; Classes Start Jan. 7
Open registration for spring classes at Polk State College is now underway. Polk State College, an open-access institution, was established in 1964 and serves more than 24,000 students annually. Its offerings include the Associate in…
Irish Folk Dance and Music Coming to Polk State College
Polk State College will host an evening of Irish folk dance and music at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. The concert…
Retired Police Chief Teaching at Polk, Aims to Make Students “A Cut Above the Rest”
In his more than 30 years in law enforcement, Raymond Oberg saw many changes. Walkie-talkies and beepers gave way to smartphones. Fingerprinting went digital. With the rise of DNA technology, a single strand of hair could…
Florida Artists Hall of Fame Inductee Brings Lessons to Life for Polk State Environmental Science Students
On a recent weekday afternoon at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, revered Florida folk musician Frank Thomas sang about a simpler time in the state’s history, before Disney World, interstates and strip malls.…
Polk State’s Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Society to Perform Nov. 6
Polk State Music’s Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Society will perform at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. “Polk State’s third-annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz is only a…
Polk State Flight Team Brings Home Numerous Awards from National Intercollegiate Flying Association Competition
Polk State College’s Flight Team is celebrating numerous awards won at the recent National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 9 SAFECON competition. “This is a huge accomplishment for the Flight Team,” said Polk State Flight Team…
Jazz Jam
The Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center hosted a free jazz jam session for local musicians Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Local talents Victoria de Lissovoy and Charlie “Topp” Hines led the…
Polk State Hosting Larry Coryell Trio for Nov. 12 Concert
Polk State College will host the Larry Coryell Trio for a free concert at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. Master guitarist Larry…
R&B Group TRU L3GACY to Perform at Polk State Nov. 4 and 5
Polk State College will host Orlando-based R&B group TRU L3GACY for three free concerts in November. KG, J. None, Antquan Smith, Raph B., and Mike Sonata have been performing together since 2011. According to…
