Internationally Acclaimed Musicians to Descend on Lake Wales During Polk State’s First Jazz Festival
During its first-ever Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival, the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center will host musicians whose performance schedules typically send them to New York or Los Angeles. But for three days,…
A Spectacle of a Show: Polk State Theatre to Perform Original, Challenging Version of “Romeo & Juliet”
Just two years ago, Polk State Theatre staged its first-ever production of Shakespeare — by far the most advanced, challenging material it had ever attempted. That first show was a success, the program has performed…
Polk State President Speaks at SAAB National Conference
Polk State College President Eileen Holden was a guest speaker at the Student African American Brotherhood’s 10th annual national conference. The convention took place March 28 and 29 in Dearborn, Mich. SAAB was founded in…
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Meets With Polk Student Government Association
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster visited Polk State College on Thursday to share with members of the Student Government Association his keys to life and leadership. Webster, R-Orlando, represents Florida’s 10th congressional district, which in Polk…
Arts Incubator Series: Actress Libby Skala Inspires Students, Will Stage Final Show on March 22
On a recent afternoon at Polk State Lakeland, students in an Acting II class put the syllabus aside and the notebooks away, all to learn about show business from someone who’s made it her life…
Polk Has New Staff Members in Office of Communications and Public Affairs
Polk State College has made a handful of strategic hires within its Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Among the additions are Tom Hagerty, sports information coordinator, Geoff Hoskins, designer, and Ana Maria Sanchez, director…
For the Big Test or the Big Game, Eagles Have All Kinds of Good-Luck Tips
Whether it’s a big exam, a class presentation, a pivotal game — or even just asking a crush out on a date — many of us have some sort of good-luck charm or ritual. Maybe it’s…
Polk to Host First-Ever Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 25
All available seats for this event have been taken. Please check back at polk.edu/cj for future events.
Commencement Countdown: BAS Students Credit Polk with Affordable, Convenient Path to Higher Degree
Four years ago, in response to the local business community’s need for a more highly trained workforce, Polk State College launched its first bachelor’s degree — the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management.…
Professor Creates Frog Habitat in Lab, Learning Comes to Life
Like most people, Logan Randolph had often thought about what he’d do if he came into some extra cash. Unlike most people, he decided he’d spend it on poison dart frogs. Randolph got his windfall…
