
New iMacs In Our Studio

As most of you know, we converted LTB 1308 into three separate spaces–a control room, an awesome studio with a massive green screen, and a classroom. The studio is in its final stages of readiness…

Polk State Hosts Polk Vision Mayors Roundtable

Mayors representing every Polk County municipality gathered Thursday at Polk State College for the second annual Polk Vision Mayors Roundtable, an event designed to strengthen connections and communication between local government agencies. Before an audience…

Three Polk State Employees Make Healthy Changes, Earn Rewards

Three Polk State College employees have recently been recognized for dramatically improving their health and lifestyles using the Blue Rewards Wellness Incentive Program. Blue Rewards, offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, encourages…

Football Star Turned Motivational Speaker Eric LeGrand to Visit Polk State

A once-rising football star who was injured during a game two years ago, leaving him paralyzed but determined to finish college and begin a new career, will visit Polk State’s Winter Haven campus on Monday,…

Club Rush: “Experience the Real You”

Club Rush is now under way at Polk State College, an annual tradition that this year will involve a mountain of ice, laser tag, and belly-dancing. Amid all the showiness, each student organization will set…

School Spirit Soars at Contest

Polk State students, faculty and staff showed their pride Friday with lots of red and black — but the proudest of all was Joq Louis. Louis, who spent all night crafting eagle wings and a…

Polk State to Offer Transfer Fair for Students Exploring Postsecondary Options

Polk State College will host a Transfer Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 5, to help students explore their options for higher education. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in room WST…

SALO Awards Recognize Outstanding Clubs, Members

Polk State College’s Winter Haven SALO — Student Activities and Leadership Office —staged its second-annual awards ceremony Thursday night to recognize the contributions of student organizations and their members. Winter Haven SALO Director Carlos Parra…

Polk State’s Terrance Hays Accepted to Leadership Institute

Polk State College’s Terrance Hays has been accepted to the National Council on Black American Affairs’ annual Leadership Development Institute. The National Council on Black American Affairs is a council of the American Association of…

Polk State’s ELITE Program Enters Sixth Year, Now Taking Applications

Polk State College is preparing for the sixth year of its ELITE Leadership Enhancement Program, an 11-month regimen of leadership training and professional development that prepares participants to advance their careers. The program is modeled…