Polk State EMS Student Helps Revive Man After Heart Attack
Even weeks afterward, Tim Williams still gets the chills when he thinks about the scene that unfolded at the Lakeland Family YMCA, during his shift at the check-in desk. And as he recounts the story…
Polk State Alumna Receives Achievement Award from Association of Florida Colleges
Polk State alumna Rita Smith, a national advocate against domestic violence, has received the Association of Florida College’s LeRoy Collins Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is one of the highest bestowed by the AFC. Smith…
POLKcast: John Fynn’s fabulous fascinators
POLKcast Episode Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay JF: John Fynn JF: Bec ause, I always wanted to do something that would make people — you know — look like you’re crazy! [Theme Music]…
POLKcast: The importance of Polk State in Lake Wales with Andy Oguntola
POLKcast: Andy Oguntola Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay AO: Andy Oguntola MF Wait, I do have a red light on my mic. Is that always there? I’ve never noticed. LB …
Polk State Hosting Small Business Forum for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Polk State’s Xi Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will host a small business forum for aspiring entrepreneurs at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 in room WST 126 of the Polk State Winter Haven Student…
Polk State, Embry-Riddle Sign Academic Agreement
Polk State has inked an agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University —Worldwide, giving its Aerospace students more options for their bachelor’s or advanced degrees. The College and Embry-Riddle — Worldwide, a world leader in aviation-oriented higher…
Polk State Hosting Wheelchair Basketball Players for Entertaining, Inspiring Exhibition
Polk State College will host the Tampa Bay Strong Dogs, a semi-professional wheelchair basketball team, for an entertaining, inspiring performance on Nov. 14. The Strong Dogs will perform during halftime of the College’s basketball matchup…
Polk State Theatre Presents The Fantasticks Beginning Nov. 13
Polk State Theatre will continue its love-themed season with The Fantasticks, an off-Broadway smash that’s been performed for nearly 50 years. The show’s run at the College begins with a free preview Nov. 13 at…
Polk Grad Injured in Traffic Accident; Donations Being Accepted for Prosthetic
Polk State graduate Tyler Ewles is facing a difficult recovery after a traffic accident in late October, and an account has been established at the College for those who would like to lend their financial…
POLKcast: Flying through the First Year Experience with Cate Igo
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay CI: Cate Igo CI We don’t do anything fun in the First Year Experience, it’s all work. LB That’s a huge lie. That is a lie. [Theme Music]…
