Polk State Kids at College Still Accepting Registrations
Polk State College is still accepting registrations for its annual Kids at College program. Children ages 5 to 14 may choose from classes such as “Fold It,” which explores origami, the ancient art of folding…
Spots Remain for High School Technobotics Summer Program
Polk County high school students still have the opportunity to participate in a new program at Polk State College, which promises so much fun that they will hardly realize all the new things learned along…
Local Fifth-Grader Receives “Full Ride” to Polk
Elementary Scholarship Week: Life Changes In a Second for Area Students
Standing on the stage at Scott Lake Elementary, Chris Gonzalez and Armando Hernandez-Cruz, separated by eight years and in completely different spots in life, seemed to have little in common. Gonzalez, 19, is entering his…
Polk State Nursing Professors Earn National Publication
Two Polk State Nursing professors have recently had their work published, one in a professional journal, the other in a book edited by a world-renowned expert. Mavra Kear, coordinator of the College’s Bachelor of Science…
Polk State’s Eric Roe to Participate in Clinton Global Initiative America Meeting
Polk State College’s Eric Roe will attend the second Clinton Global Initiative America meeting, where nearly 1,000 leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors will strategize solutions for the nation’s economic growth. Roe is…
Polk State College Invites Public to Open House Events
Polk State will offer two Open House events for those interested in attending the College. The first event will be June 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. in room LTB 1100 on the College’s Lakeland…
Scholarobotics Academy to Give High School Seniors Introduction to Robotic Surgery
For many students, summer vacation can be a time of sloth-like laziness, the days measured in naps and TV shows. Or, for participants in a new Polk State College program, it can be a time…
Polk State to Begin Promised Renovations at Arts Center Site
In keeping its commitment to the Lake Wales community, Polk State College will soon begin a series of essential renovations and upgrades to the historic Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. The College in…
Scholarships Available for Summer B Term at Polk State
There is still time to make summer count toward your educational goals — but hurry. Polk State’s Summer B session starts June 25, and scholarships are available for those interested in taking courses during the…
