Polk State Chain of Lakes Students Are Semi-Finalists in Bright House Networks Contest
Nine students from Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School are getting regional attention for projects they developed in the school’s STEM class. The students are semi-finalists in the Bright House Networks’ Bright Ideas…
Polk State’s 111th Commencement Ceremony Is Dec. 11; College’s First Graduate Will Give Keynote Address and Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award
Polk State’s 111th commencement ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at The Lakeland Center. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Fred J. Bohde, the first Polk State College graduate. Bohde…
Polk State Music to Present “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 6 and 7
Holiday music lovers will want to make their way to Polk State College this weekend. Polk State Music will present “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 7 at 2:30…
Free Transit Service and Important Changes to Access to the Winter Haven Campus
As we get ready for the Spring term, don’t forget that Polk State College has a partnership agreement with the Polk Transit Authority which allows all College students and staff to ride any Polk County…
Polk’s 2015 Study Abroad Trips Include Europe, China, Bahamas; Deadlines Approaching
If Polk State’s nearly month-long celebration of international education has you wanting to pack up your suitcases and jet off to some foreign locale, we’ve got good news for you. Polk State’s Institute for Global…
Commencement Countdown: Graduates Will Carry the Hopes and Dreams of Their Families Across the Stage
Polk State College will celebrate its 111th commencement ceremony Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakeland Center. As graduation nears, News@Polk will profile graduates to learn more about the paths they took to the…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting The Fabulous DANNIBOY for Afternoon Concert Dec. 3
Polk State Lake Wales will host an afternoon concert by The Fabulous DANNIBOY at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales. The event…
Eagles Finish at No. 10 in National Volleyball Tournament
Polk State saw its season end today with a 3-1 loss to Salt Lake Community College in the consolation bracket of the NJCAA Division 1 Volleyball National Championship in Casper, Wyo. The Eagles entered the…
Eagles Fall in First Game of National Volleyball Championship, But Remain Positive
A day that started with high hopes ended in disappointment Thursday night as the Eagles saw their dream of a national volleyball championship come to an end. Miami Dade College defeated Polk State in the opening…
Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety Has New Leadership
Effective Nov. 24, the Polk State Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has a new director. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Betty Holland will oversee the regional training academy. Polk State President Eileen Holden welcomed…
