
Polk State’s Open Summer Registration Underway; Six-Week Classes Begin June 25

Open registration for summer classes at Polk State begins April 13. Currently enrolled students may register for the summer term through the College’s student portal, Passport. Students who are pursuing the Associate in Arts degree…

Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival

Polk State College’s Second Annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival, featuring local and international talent, started with performances at the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales by the New Orleans Nighthawks on April 8…

Jewel of the Ridge Artists Takes Time to Inspire Polk State Musicians

He was speaking to music students, but the advice Omar Sosa gave during his Wednesday workshop at Polk State Winter Haven was more about life than chords and keys. “Listen to your teachers. Travel the…

Polk State Theatre Presents “Footloose: The Musical” Beginning April 16

Polk State Theatre will end its season of comedies with a fan favorite, presenting “Footloose: The Musical” beginning April 16. “It’s a musical. It’s funsy fun. If you come into the show with any blues,…

Polk State Students to Share Their Talents During Art in Transit Week

Art in Transit week kicks off April 13, and Polk State students will be out and about, sharing their talents with bus riders across the county. Art in Transit is a weeklong program to encourage…

Polk State Open House Events are April 9, 16

Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 9 in the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) at Polk State Lakeland,…

Polk State Criminal Justice Teach-In Is April 24, Topics Include DNA Evidence, Dangers of the Job

Students will have the opportunity to learn about criminal justice from professionals working in the field during Polk State’s second-annual Criminal Justice Teach-In on April 24. “This is a unique opportunity for students who are…

Polk State Student Wins First Place in Strawberry Festival Photography Contest

A Polk State student who found his inspiration in a most unusual place has won first place in the 2015 Strawberry Festival Photography Contest. Jamie Lisbon, a Lakeland resident pursuing his Associate in Arts degree,…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Students to Compete at National FBLA Conference

Four students from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School will compete at the Future Business Leaders of America’s National Leadership Conference in June. Glen Abraham, Sean Chauhan and Wade Weston, all residents of Lakeland, placed…

Polk State Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival Begins April 8; Free Events to Feature Local, International Talent

Polk State College’s Second Annual Jewel of the Ridge Jazz Festival, a whirlwind event featuring local and international talent, kicks off April 8. “The caliber of entertainment we’re bringing to the area this year —…