Five Questions With SALO Coordinator Allison Walker: Developing Student Leaders and Serving the LGBTQ Community Are Her Pride and Passion
Four years ago, during her interview at Polk State College, Allison Walker likened herself to Jean Grey, also known as The Phoenix from the “X-Men” comic books. “I was asked what superhero I would be…
Polk State Visual Arts Student Featured in Dolls Magazine
A student who credits Polk State with helping her develop as an artist is featured in the October 2016 edition of Dolls magazine. “My dolls now have more expression and action. This is because of…
Polk State President Eileen Holden Announces She Will Retire in 2017
After more than a decade of service, Polk State President Eileen Holden will retire in July 2017. Holden announced her plans at today’s District Board of Trustees meeting at Polk State Lakeland. “My tenure at…
Polk State Music’s Holiday Concerts are Dec. 3, 4
Polk State Music will present “A Christmas Gala Concert of Holiday Favorites,” on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Both concerts will take place at the Polk State Winter Haven…
Polk State Speech and Debate Team Member Receives Novice Award in First Competition
Polk State Speech and Debate Team member Hank Campbell received a Novice Award during the Knight’s Joust at the University of Central Florida in late October. “It was his first forensics event and he was…
Polk State Names Andy Oguntola Director of JD Alexander Center
Polk State College has named Andy Oguntola as director of the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. A Lake Wales resident, Oguntola comes to Polk State from Valencia College, where he served…
Polk State’s International Education Week Includes Exhibits, Information Sessions on Upcoming Trips
Art exhibits, movie screenings, and information sessions about upcoming study-abroad trips are all on the calendar for International Education Week at Polk State College. International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department…
Polk State to Honor Winter Haven Business Owner, Activist Twanna Dewdney as Distinguished Alumna
Business owner and community activist Twanna Dewdney will receive Polk State College’s Distinguished Alumnus Award at fall commencement on Dec. 14. “I don’t care how much a person says they don’t need recognition for…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “Macbeth” Nov. 10-13, 17-20
Four years after it staged its first-ever Shakespearian comedy, Polk State Theatre will perform one of the playwright’s most famous, and haunting, tragedies. “Macbeth” will take the stage of the Polk State Winter Haven Fine…
Register Now for Spring Classes at Polk State College
Open registration for spring classes at Polk State College is now underway. Currently enrolled students may register through the College’s student portal, PASSPORT. Students who are pursuing the Associate in Arts degree must declare a transfer major and…
