
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…

Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Cambalache for Thursday Performance

As part of Polk State College’s celebration of international education, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will present a performance by Cambalache, a Los Angeles-based Chicano-Jarocho group. Cambalache will perform from 5:30 to 6:45…

Polk State Lake Wales Hosting Ed-E Cooper, R&B and Jazz Artist, on Wednesday

Polk State Lake Wales will host a performance by Ed-E Cooper, an R&B and jazz artist, at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Polk State JD Alexander Center, 152 E. Central Ave. The concert…

Polk State Hosting Two Dual Enrollment Events

Polk State College will host two information events for students interested in dual enrollment. The first event will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 4 in room LTB 1100 at Polk State Lakeland, 3425 Winter…

Polk Volleyball Coaches, Players Visit South McKeel Academy During Career Week

Polk State volleyball players and coaches recently participated in Career Week at Lakeland’s South McKeel Academy. Assistant coaches Ashley Hass and Chris Williams, along with players Laina Blanton and Elizabeth Garcia, made the visit in…

Joggin’ for the Noggin’

More than 300 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 3rd Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5k presented by Regal Automotive Group on Oct. 24 at the Polk State Lakeland campus. Proceeds from the event…