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…
Polk State Theatre Presents French Farce “The Learned Ladies” Beginning Nov. 13
Polk State Theatre’s season of comedies continues this month with “The Learned Ladies,” a French farce that critics have described as “hilarious” and a “satirical masterpiece.” Penned by Molière in 1672 and translated into rhyming…
Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Singer Corrine Oliviia for Lunchtime Concert
Polk State Lake Wales will host a lunchtime concert by Corrine Oliviia at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. in Lake Wales. The event is…
Polk State Hosts Annual Economic Summit
More than 215 business and community leaders attended the 11th annual East Polk Economic Summit today at Polk State Winter Haven. Students, faculty, and staff also took part. Guest speaker Joseph T. Keating, executive vice…
Polk State’s International Education Events Underway, Include Photo Exhibit, Concerts, Guest Speakers
In recognition of International Education Week, Polk State College has nearly a full month’s worth of events planned. International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of…
Polk State Students: Stay Safe After Dark with These Tips
With Sunday’s time change, it’s dark by 6 p.m. — just when a lot of students are walking to class. Here, News@Polk reminds students of steps they can take to stay safe on campus after…
Polk PTA Alumnus Jorge Espinosa: Restoring Functionality and Hope
While studying at Polk State College, Jorge Espinosa learned all the textbook knowledge for his new career as a physical therapist assistant, but more importantly, he learned when to put his textbooks aside. “I remember…
