EagleWatch Volunteers Protect Polk County’s Thriving Eagle Population
PO216 is within view of a North Lakeland car dealership. PO167 is near a mobile home park off bustling U.S. 27 in Dundee. PO202 is just yards from a Frostproof fruit-shipping operation. These alphanumerically identified…
Polk State Kids at College Still Accepting Registrations
Polk State College is still accepting registrations for its annual Kids at College program. Children ages 5 to 14 may choose from classes such as “Fold It,” which explores origami, the ancient art of folding…
Spots Remain for High School Technobotics Summer Program
Polk County high school students still have the opportunity to participate in a new program at Polk State College, which promises so much fun that they will hardly realize all the new things learned along…
Elementary Scholarship Week: Life Changes In a Second for Area Students
Standing on the stage at Scott Lake Elementary, Chris Gonzalez and Armando Hernandez-Cruz, separated by eight years and in completely different spots in life, seemed to have little in common. Gonzalez, 19, is entering his…
Polk State College Invites Public to Open House Events
Polk State will offer two Open House events for those interested in attending the College. The first event will be June 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. in room LTB 1100 on the College’s Lakeland…
Polk State to Begin Promised Renovations at Arts Center Site
In keeping its commitment to the Lake Wales community, Polk State College will soon begin a series of essential renovations and upgrades to the historic Polk State College Lake Wales Arts Center. The College in…
Scholarships Available for Summer B Term at Polk State
There is still time to make summer count toward your educational goals — but hurry. Polk State’s Summer B session starts June 25, and scholarships are available for those interested in taking courses during the…
Polk State to Host Seminar for Veterans, Helping Them to Make Transition to College
As part of its continuous efforts to help veterans in their pursuit of higher education, Polk State College will host a Veterans Seminar on Friday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Room 1100…
Polk State to Host Job Fairs for Adjunct Faculty
Polk State College will host a pair of job fairs for those interested in working as adjunct faculty members. The first event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on May 22 in room LTB…
Winter Haven Unveils Water Tower, Eagle Pride
Today the City of Winter Haven unveiled the newly painted Third Street water tower, which now bears the Polk State College logo. More than 100 gathered outside the Chain of Lakes Complex to watch as…