Polk State Partners with BayCare for Student Counseling
Polk State students will now have 24-hour access to mental health counseling, and greater flexibility in how they receive assistance, thanks to a new partnership with BayCare Behavioral Health. “This is going to allow Polk…
Polk State Collegiate High Schools Receive High-Performing Status
The Florida Department of Education has declared both Polk State Chain of Lakes and Polk State Lakeland collegiate high schools as high-performing charter schools, a designation that recognizes academic and administrative excellence. “This is fantastic…
Polk State Professor’s “Unforeseen Light” on Display at Polk Museum of Art Through Dec. 4
The human eye can see a range of contrasts — and all the beauty they contain — that even the latest-generation cameras can’t capture in a single shot. The trouble is, most people rarely stop…
Singer-Songwriter Rob Hazen to Perform at Polk State Nov. 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Rob Hazen for two free performances. According to his bio at iamrobhazen.com, Orlando-based Hazen recorded a cover of the Smashing Pumpkins’ “1979” in 2012, which gained him global exposure…
Professor and Newspaper Columnist Leads Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High Students in Discussion on Civics, Civility
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School students spent Tuesday afternoon discussing civics, and especially relevant in an election year, civility, during an event featuring Florida Southern College professor and newspaper columnist R. Bruce Anderson. Principal…
Joggin’ for the Noggin 2016
More than 550 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 5th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin’ 5k presented by Regal Lakeland in partnership with Florida Blue on Oct. 21 at the Polk State Lakeland campus.…
Meet the Global Faculty: Logan Randolph Uses Biological Issues Course to Help Students Realize Their Impact on the World
Polk State’s Global Studies Program offers students the ability to explore subjects and issues on a global level — without ever having to leave campus. Here, we introduce Biology Professor Logan Randolph, who has taught…
Polk State Joins FUSE Partnership, Guaranteeing Students Admission to USF
Polk State College students will be guaranteed admission to the University of South Florida after the signing of an agreement described as “groundbreaking” on Friday. “The FUSE program guarantees our students a pathway to select…
Special Olympics Fall Classic
Polk State hosted the Special Olympics Area 8 Fall Classic on Oct. 16, 2016, on the College’s Winter Haven campus.
Fallfest 2016
Thousands of visitors enjoyed Polk State’s annual Fallfest on Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven campus. The event featured crafts, music, food, a haunted house and kids zone, police and EMS demonstrations, a pumpkin patch,…
