Polk State’s 50th Anniversary Recognized at State Capitol
Polk State College’s 50th anniversary was recognized in both houses of the state Legislature on Tuesday, during Polk County Legislative Day. “Polk State is, of course, incredibly proud of the contributions it has been able…
Polk Celebrates Women’s History Month With Events Across County
Polk State College will celebrate Women’s History throughout March, with events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, as well as its centers in Lake Wales. “Polk State recognizes the incredible contributions women have…
Voices of the People Continues with Schubert, Hendrix in The Occasion
Polk State College’s Voices of the People, an innovative performing arts series that blends classical music and philosophical readings, continues its second season with a mix of Schubert, Hendrix, and Scottish Enlightenment. The Occasion will…
Big City Scene: Polk State Hosts Renowned Musicians for Free Concert, Encore is Saturday
Standing outside the Polk State JD Alexander Center in downtown Lake Wales on Wednesday afternoon, if you didn’t know otherwise, you might have guessed you were in San Francisco or New York City. On the…
Polk Hosts First Meta-Major Expo, Another Planned for Feb. 27
The Polk State Lakeland Student Center was abuzz Tuesday afternoon, as students mingled with area employers during the College’s first-ever Meta-Major Expo. Hosted by the College’s Career Resource Center, the event targeted the meta-major of…
To Give Others a Magical Night, Polk Students Again Collecting Prom Dresses
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School students are once again collecting prom dresses, a project that is much deeper than silk, tulle and ribbon. “This is a cause near and dear to our…
Class Reunion: First Faculty Member Hired By Chance, But Knew “Polk Would Be Great”
In the summer of 1964, Bob Henne climbed into the passenger seat of a friend’s car, willing to tag along on the two-hour drive from Bradenton to Bartow. The pair rumbled along, across a swath…
Polk State Voices Support for Putnam’s New Funding Proposal
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam today proposed a new revenue source for the state’s education infrastructure, a plan hailed by Polk State administrators. “Florida’s public education institutions need this funding,” said Polk State President Eileen Holden.…
Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center to Host Encore Visit by Photographer Saddi Khali
The Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center will host artist Saddi Khali for an encore exhibit of original photographs inspired by the city and people of Lake Wales. Khali, a poet, author and photographer,…
109 Years of Happiness: Polk Couples Share Their Advice for Lasting Love
It’s February, the season of love, when happy couples buy chocolate and balloons and revel in the warm fuzziness of romance. But, of course, the spirit of Valentine’s Day is a fleeting thing. Real, lasting…