Polk State Student Speaks at Winter Haven Chamber Education Breakfast
Polk State student Gina-Lou McKinney was a guest speaker at the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Focus on Education Breakfast on Wednesday, where she shared her passion for mentoring children. McKinney, 20, followed fellow…
Polk State’s Back On Campus Begins March 11, Open to Public
Polk State College’s doors are always open — but especially so during its annual Back On Campus Lecture Series. For more than 10 years, the College has hosted Back On Campus, a free event that…
Two Events Underscore Polk State’s Commitment to Helping Students Graduate
Polk State President Eileen Holden took part in two events on Monday that underscore the College’s ongoing efforts to help students complete their degrees. In the morning, Holden added her signature to a letter outlining…
Lake Wales Students Visit Polk State’s Early Childhood Education Program
A group of Lake Wales High School students has a clearer understanding of early childhood education — and a firsthand look at college life — after visiting Polk State Lakeland on Thursday. Forty-five students…
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 County’s Newest Eagles Have Hatched
It’s eagle-hatching time in Polk County. The county’s newest eagles emerged from their shells about four weeks ago, said Lake Region Audubon Society President Reinier Munguia. Two of those eaglets were born in a nest…
Polk State Philosophy Club Plans Spring Discussions, Concerts on Racism, Sexism
Polk State Lakeland’s Philosophy Club will delve deeper into the topics of racism and sexism this semester, with a slate of events that features several guest speakers — including a former Ku Klux Klan member.…
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…
Professor Saves Family From House Fire
What would you do if you woke up in the middle of the night and saw your neighbor’s house engulfed in flames? Would you risk your life to save the inhabitants? Well Mark Mershon, an…
Spring Enrollment Continues; Classes Start Monday
Enrollment for the upcoming semester continues this week at Polk State College. Students currently enrolled at the College may register for the spring term online through the College’s Passport. Prospective new students should first submit…