Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for their achievements and inspirational words
Students Petal McKenley and Nehemiah Charles were honored Wednesday during Polk State College’s 17th annual MLK Celebration as this year’s recipients of MLK Dream the Dream scholarships. They were recognized for their academic achievements, community…
Polk State Foundation reimagines Wine for Wisdom to support student scholarships and programs
The Polk State College Foundation’s signature event Wine for Wisdom, which brings hundreds of philanthropists together annually in support of student scholarships and programs, has been reimagined for its 11th year with a virtual celebration…
Polk State SALO keeps students engaged through Virtual Student Center
Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) has not slowed down during the College’s move to the online learning environment. Students quickly brainstormed creative ways to keep their peers connected in the online…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Hannah Corlew brings astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in “Silent Sky”
Hannah Corlew’s inquisitiveness shines through as she talks about playing the lead role of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt in Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky.” Like the character she portrays, Corlew takes a big-picture…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Jake Rojas channels quirkiness of “Silent Sky” love interest
Jake Rojas is quick to admit that he gets lost in his thoughts when talking about something he’s passionate about. “Beautiful. Emotional. Touching,” he rattles off when describing Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent…
Meet the Polk State Theatre cast: Lela Duncan brings the spunk to pioneering astronomer in “Silent Sky”
For Lela Duncan, Polk State Theatre’s upcoming production of “Silent Sky” is more than a history lesson. “It’s deep. It’s humorous. It’s romantic,” she describes. “The storytelling is unique and the set is breathtaking. It’s…
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” to run Feb. 13-16
Polk State Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” will open Thursday, Feb. 13, and explore women’s place in early 1900s society and social progress ahead of Women’s History Month. Lauren Gunderson’s story follows the life and…
Acclaimed writer John Yamrus to speak at Polk State College on March 12
As part of its new Visiting Writers Program, the Polk State College Creative Writing Club will host nationally-known writer John Yamrus on March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Lakeland Campus at 3425…
Polk State MLK scholarship winners inspire with their words
Polk State College students Sylvia Andrade and Fryda Contreras inspired with their words and received Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream the Dream Scholarship awards for their academic achievements and service to the community. Both…
Polk State collegiate high schools to host info nights
Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools will host information nights this semester for students interested in attending in 2020-2021. The charter high schools serve juniors and seniors and allow students to fulfill high school…