Numerous Polk State EPI Grads Vie for County Awards
Polk State’s Educator Preparation Institute had all sorts of connections to this year’s Polk County Public Schools awards. Nine graduates were named Teacher of the Year at their schools, putting them into contention for the…
Big City Scene: Polk State Hosts Renowned Musicians for Free Concert, Encore is Saturday
Standing outside the Polk State JD Alexander Center in downtown Lake Wales on Wednesday afternoon, if you didn’t know otherwise, you might have guessed you were in San Francisco or New York City. On the…
Polk State Makes Strong Showing at Florida Collegiate Honors Council Conference
Polk State College made a strong showing at the recent Florida Collegiate Honors Council Conference, with two students bringing home writing awards, another earning an honorable mention, and four students presenting projects. “The results of…
Polk Hosts First Meta-Major Expo, Another Planned for Feb. 27
The Polk State Lakeland Student Center was abuzz Tuesday afternoon, as students mingled with area employers during the College’s first-ever Meta-Major Expo. Hosted by the College’s Career Resource Center, the event targeted the meta-major of…
To Give Others a Magical Night, Polk Students Again Collecting Prom Dresses
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students are once again collecting prom dresses, a project that is much deeper than silk, tulle and ribbon. “This is a cause near and dear to our…
Class Reunion: First Faculty Member Hired By Chance, But Knew “Polk Would Be Great”
In the summer of 1964, Bob Henne climbed into the passenger seat of a friend’s car, willing to tag along on the two-hour drive from Bradenton to Bartow. The pair rumbled along, across a swath…
African-American History Comes to Life at Polk State Lakeland Event
A few days ago, Kadaijah Simpson didn’t know much about influential actress Dorothy Dandridge, and she figured her fellow students knew even less. That’s why Simpson decided to portray Dandridge — the first African-American actress ever…
Polk State’s PASSPORT Goes Mobile
Polk State College has launched a new mobile website that will allow students to register for classes, view their schedules, and check their grades all from the convenience of their phones. The app, accessible through…
Polk State JD Alexander Center Kicks Off “Step-It-Up” Challenge
Polk State’s JD Alexander Center is encouraging students to “step it up.” The Center, in partnership with Polk State Winter Haven SALO, kicks off its Step-It-Up Challenge today. The eight-week challenge urges students to make…
Polk State Hosting Event to Help Students Complete FAFSA
Polk State College will host an event to help all students — no matter where they plan on pursuing a degree — complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is…
