Ryan Darley Presses Life’s ‘Restart Button’ at Polk State
In many ways, Ryan Darley has lived two lives. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, completing two tours in Iraq, seeing — and risking — things that most people can’t even imagine. But…
Polk State Theatre Presents “Anna in the Tropics” Beginning Feb. 6
Polk State Theater delves into Central Florida’s rich Cuban culture for its spring performance, staging the Pulitzer prize-winning, “Anna in the Tropics,” a selection that will offer actors and audiences alike a unique theatrical experience.…
Polk State Hosts Denison Middle Students for Day of Hands-On Learning
Polk State College recently hosted two-dozen students from Denison Middle School for a day of hands-on learning about the human body and robotics. The day’s activities were all part of techPATH, a Florida High Tech…
Polk State Honors Program Awards Scholarships
Eighteen Polk State College students have met the rigorous academic requirements to receive Polk State College Honors Program scholarships. To receive a Polk State Honors Program scholarship, students must be a member of the program,…
Deconstructing Beauty
What is beauty? What makes one person beautiful and another person just average? Is beauty just skin deep or is there more? The Philosophy Club address this question by having three of their students present…
Interview with Kickboxer, Revelina Berto
For a class project at Polk State College, James Berto interviews his sister, Revelina Berto–a trained, award-winning kick boxer. The video showcases her skills and motivation for the sport. James took a digital video and…
Polk State a Finalist for Bellwether Award
Polk State College has been selected from 250 applicants from across the nation as a finalist for the Community College Futures Assembly’s Bellwether Award. The Community College Futures Assembly, sponsored by the Institute of Higher…
Polk State Honored for Service-Learning Initiatives
Polk State College was recently honored for its service-learning initiatives, in which students use what they’re learning in the classroom to make an impact in their community. The College received Florida Campus Compact’s Campus-Community Partnership…
Polk State Collegiate High Schools to Host Information Sessions
Polk State College’s pair of public, charter collegiate high schools will offer several information sessions for prospective students. Students at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School in Winter Haven and Polk State Lakeland…
Polk Pianist Gets “Second Chance,” Pursues Dream at USF
Christy Sallee didn’t take a direct route or follow a conventional timetable in studying music at the university level. But she got there nonetheless, and Polk State helped her along the way. Sallee is Polk…