Polk State Hosting Fun, Fast-Paced 4 am for Performances in Lakeland and Winter Haven
Polk State College will host two encore performances by the high-energy trio 4 am. With influences from the likes of Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars, 4 am produces an infectious blend of pop and dance.…
Eagles walk to fight heart disease and stroke
More than 130 Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2014 Heart Walk on Oct. 11 at Joker Marchant Stadium…
Polk Soccer Player Get Inked to Show School Pride
Many students have left their mark on Polk State. Some students, however, have left Polk State’s mark on themselves. Last month, several Polk State soccer players got Polk State tattoos while taking part in a…
Polk State Hosting Open House Events Oct. 28, 30
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) at Polk State Lakeland,…
Within Just Weeks, Participants in New Polk State Program Can Begin Manufacturing Careers; Scholarships Available
This story published earlier this year but is being reposted to announce that scholarships are available for a class that is now forming. The scholarships are offered through the Florida TRADE grant. Twenty scholarships worth…
National Tutor Appreciation Week: Polk State JD Alexander Center Celebrates Tutors for Dedication to Students
There are no greeting cards for the occasion, but this is National Tutor Appreciation Week, and the Polk State JD Alexander Center wasn’t about to let it pass by unnoticed. The National Tutoring Association (NTA),…
Polk State Airside Center Hosting Open House Oct. 23; Learn More About Medical Imaging, Coding and Transcription, and Aerospace
Polk State’s Airside Center will host an open house Oct. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more about the programs housed at the location. Polk State Airside is home to…
Domestic Violence Victim Yvette Cade Captivates Polk State Lakeland Crowd
It’s not often that any part of the Polk State Lakeland Student Center is quiet, but on Wednesday, as domestic violence survivor Yvette Cade shared her story of being set on fire by her ex-husband,…
Polk’s 28th FallFest Promises All the Community’s Favorites: Crafts, EMS Demos, Pumpkin Patch
Polk State’s annual FallFest, a beloved event now in its 28th year, is scheduled for Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Winter Haven campus, 999 Ave. H N.E. As the community…
Polk’s Associate Dean of Student Services Yulonda Bell Has Built a Career on Putting Students First
It’s a weekday morning and Yulonda Bell has agreed to be interviewed about her new position as Polk State Winter Haven’s associate dean of student services. But sitting down and talking about herself — frankly, she…
