Polk State’s 50th Anniversary Recognized at State Capitol
Polk State College’s 50th anniversary was recognized in both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, during Polk County Legislative Day. “Polk State is, of course, incredibly proud of the contributions it has been able…
Polk Celebrates Women’s History Month With Events Across County
Polk State College will celebrate Women’s History throughout March, with events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, as well as its centers in Lake Wales. “Polk State recognizes the incredible contributions women have…
Voices of the People Continues with Schubert, Hendrix in The Occasion
Polk State College’s Voices of the People, an innovative performing arts series that blends classical music and philosophical readings, continues its second season with a mix of Schubert, Hendrix, and Scottish Enlightenment. The Occasion will…
High Impact Speaker Series Continues March 12 with VP of Tampa Port Authority
Polk State College’s High Impact Speaker Series continues this month with Foreign Trade & Florida’s Economy, to be presented by John Thorington Jr., a vice president at the Tampa Port Authority. Thorington will speak at…
Polk to Host Founder of Student African American Brotherhood for Guest Lecture
The founder of the Student African American Brotherhood, a nationwide organization aimed at increasing the number of minority males who graduate from college, will give a guest lecture at Polk State Winter Haven. Tyrone Bledsoe…
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…
