Polk State Music spring concerts will include debut of new ensemble
Polk State Music will kick off back-to-back concerts April 25, showcasing the incredible talent of Polk State’s students and the large scope of music education available at the College with performances throughout the weekend. The…
Polk State College sweeps Phi Theta Kappa awards
Polk State College is celebrating more than 30 awards and recognitions received by students, faculty, and staff during Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s annual awards ceremonies. Polk State’s Xi Pi and Beta Upsilon Upsilon chapters…
Polk State Theatre to finish season with musical farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
Polk State Theatre is closing out its 2018-2019 season with the musical farce “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” set during springtime 200 B.C. in Rome. Based off the book by…
Polk State College open house events April 23 & 25
Polk State College is hosting two open house events on its main campuses where prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about academic programs, complete their free applications, and receive assistance with the Free…
Lactation rooms provide Polk State students with comfort on both campuses
When Ashley Valderrama enrolled in Polk State College’s Nursing Program, she informed her professor that she would be a few minutes late getting back to class from break because she would be pumping breast milk…
Polk State Human Library™ events will bring stories to life, break down stereotypes
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and in April, Polk State College students, faculty, and staff will promote this idiom by participating in Human Library™ events to encourage dialogue, challenge stereotypes,…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate’s new principal is dedicated to maintaining performance, promoting inclusiveness
Keith Bonney says it’s tough coming in after Tom Brady. It may be even harder coming in after Bridget Fetter, he jokes. Fetter, the founding principal of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School,…
Polk State College celebrates Women’s History Month
Polk State College kicked off its celebration of Women’s History Month this week and will host events at the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses to honor and empower women. The Office of Equity, Diversity, and…
LSAMP opens doors to STEM opportunities for Polk State students
With enthusiasm for details and processes, students in the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program explain to faculty and staff members what they have learned through assistantships, lab experiences, and national conferences made…
Advisors transform the lives of students at Polk State
Polk State College is in the business of providing access to affordable, quality higher education, and Polk State’s Student Success Advisors are in the trenches of this life-transforming work. At Polk State, 75 percent of students attend part time, and the…