The Power of Polk from an Eagle’s Eye
When students make the choice to attend Polk State College, they not only commit to being part of the stellar student body of a prominent state college, but they also commit to being an Eagle,…
Rescue Chief Shane Reynolds Eager to ‘Give Back’ to Polk State
It wasn’t that long ago that Shane Reynolds was studying to be an air conditioning technician, a field he didn’t love but that would pay the bills. Today, he’s the recently promoted rescue chief of…
Polk State’s Halverson Receives Pair of Teacher of the Year Honors
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Professor Suzanne Halverson has received a pair of Teacher of the Year honors, both on the county and school levels. Starting with her countywide recognition, Halverson was…
Polk State Children’s Festival to Stoke Imaginations, Encourage Reading
To inspire children and their families to spend the summer reading together, the Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host a reading festival on May 4. The All Kids Read with Polk State…
Polk State Theatre Plans Scholarship Auditions
Students interested in studying with Polk State Theatre have two opportunities to audition for a scholarship. The 2013 Theatre Scholarship Auditions will take place on May 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. and May 11…
Polk State Student Cassi Graham Graduating, But Still Refuses to Stop
For five years now, Cassi Graham has followed a simple mantra: Don’t stop. Even as she became a single mother, struggling each day to work, raise her daughter and attend classes at Polk State College,…
Polk State to Present ‘An Evening of Turbo-Charged Short Plays’
Polk State College will present An Evening of Turbo-Charged Short Plays on April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in room LAC 1133 at Polk State Lakeland. The performance is free and open to the public. Free…
Polk State Launches New Website
Earlier today Polk State College significantly upgraded its web presence, with the re-launch of polk.edu, the official College website. The new site was designed and developed in collaboration with local design firm Clark/Nikdel/Powell (CNP) and transforms…
Polk State Hosting Series of Financial Aid Workshops
Polk State’s Student Financial Services department is hosting a series of financial aid workshops for those interested in pursuing higher education. Upcoming workshops include: Polk State Lakeland Student Financial Services Office (inside Student Services) April…
Polk State Music to Present Challenging ‘Masterworks’ Concert on April 27, 28
Polk State Music will present its wide-ranging, intensely challenging Masterworks Concert on April 27 and 28. Both concerts will take place at 2:30 p.m. at Polk State Winter Haven’s Fine Arts Theatre, 999 Ave. H N.E. They…
