Polk State Medical Imaging Programs Thrive With Homegrown Talent
School pride runs deep in Polk State Health Sciences, especially in its trio of medical imaging programs, where all three program directors are alumni of the College. Merrybeth Etherton, Kevin Ferrier and Beth Luckett all…
Music Majors to Present Final Projects, Including Films and Live Performances
Polk State music majors will be presenting their final projects on Tuesday, April 24. Anyone interested in a morning filled with musical performances and short films is invited to attend. Nineteen music students will share…
Governor Signs Budget, Funding Phase One of Public Safety Center
Earlier this afternoon Governor Rick Scott signed HB 5001, also known as “the state budget,” into law. All appropriations associated with Polk State College met with the Governor’s approval, including an appropriation of $9.2 million…
Bartow High Students Visit Polk State’s Airside Center
Forty students from Bartow High School’s Medical and Fire Academy recently visited Polk State’s Airside Center, where they received an introduction to the College’s Health Sciences, Fire Science, and Business programs. The goal of the…
Three Generations of Same Family Studying at Polk State
With nearly 50 years of history, it is no surprise that Polk State is a family tradition in many households. Far less common, however, is the situation of three current students. This grandmother, mother, and…
Music Department to Perform in Prestigious Festival
Polk State’s Jazz Band, Combo and Choir will perform Friday in the prestigious Port Orange Lakeside Jazz Festival, marking the first time the College has been included in the event. The Jazz Festival was established…
Corporate College Coordinator Selected for Certified College Professional Program
Stephanie Campbell, coordinator and grant specialist at Polk State’s Corporate College, has been selected as a member of the Association of Florida College’s first Certified College Professional class. The Certified College Professional program will provide…
Early Childhood Education and Management Program Sees Remarkable Growth
For the unacquainted, early childhood education is all about naptimes and finger-painting, silly songs and afternoon snacks. In truth, the field is far more complicated — and growing more so all the time. Training requirements…
Basketry Class an Enduring Favorite for Students
Polk State College has offered its popular basket-weaving class for three decades. According to Professor Gary Baker, the class teaches much more than simply how to make baskets… Read the story in the Lake Wales News.
Polk State Students See Opportunities in Shoes, Organize Collection Drive
For Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students Holly Kennon and Sarah Massey, shoes are much more than just shoes. They are opportunities. A pair of sneakers is a chance for a child…