Polk’s International Education Events Culminate with “Voices Around the World” Concert on Nov. 21
As a fitting conclusion to International Education Week, Polk State Music will present “Voices Around the World” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60…
Polk State “Capturing Cultures” Winners Announced; Exhibit on Display Until Dec. 15
Polk State College announced the winners of its first-ever International Education Week Photography Contest during a reception Thursday at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center. The winners, along with the titles of their work,…
Polk State’s Public Safety Institute Continues Its Streak of Perfect Audits
For the fourth consecutive time, Polk State College’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has received a perfect audit from the state. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, through its Criminal Justice Standards and…
Battle of the Sexes
Polk State faculty, staff, and administration played in a United Way Battle of the Sexes volleyball game on Nov. 12 on the Winter Haven campus. The fun event helped promote and raise awareness of Polk…
United Way Soccer Game
To kick off Polk State’s annual United Way campaign, the soccer team played a game against faculty, staff, and administrators on the Lakeland campus on Oct. 16.
Visual Arts Alumnus: “Polk State Was a Beginning, and Without It, I Wouldn’t Be Where I am Today”
In the 50-year history of Polk State College, there are thousands of stories of alumni who have achieved success in the health sciences or public safety or business. More rare are stories like that of Sam Romero,…
Gimme a Y-E-S: Polk Cheerleader Accepts Proposal During Halftime
Ahmeya Woods never suspected anything unusual would happen Monday night, Oct. 3. Instead, she received the surprise of her life. She thought she’d go to the basketball game with the other Polk State cheerleaders, root…
Polk State Lakeland Honors Veterans, Winter Haven Event is Tuesday
Polk State Lakeland paused Monday to honor veterans, thank them for their service and sacrifice, and remind them that the College is ready to help as they transition to the classroom. “Thank you for your service…
Student Wins Best in Show, Is Finalist in National Graphic Design Competition
In the two semesters since he changed his major to art, Scott Whitley has captured a Best in Show award and advanced to the final stage of a national graphic design competition. Needless to say,…
Register Now for Spring Classes at Polk
Open registration for spring classes at Polk State College begins Nov. 10. Currently enrolled students may register for the fall term through the College’s Passport. Students who are pursuing the Associate in Arts degree must declare…
