
Polk State’s 2018 FallFest to continue community tradition Oct. 20

Polk State College’s 2018 FallFest will take place Saturday, Oct. 20, continuing the community tradition that is more than 30 years strong. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Winter Haven Campus at 999 Ave.…

Disability Awareness Month events to focus on mental health

Polk State College’s Office of Equity and Diversity will host two Disability Awareness Month events in October with focuses on mental health. As part of the Courageous Conversation open dialogue series, Lakeland psychologist Dr. Jeanene…

2019-2020 FAFSA opens

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2019-2020 school year opened today and Polk State College offers FAFSA workshops to assist students with completing their applications. The federal deadline for the 2019-2020…

Polk State Theatre kicks off 51st season with “The Dining Room”

Polk State Theatre is making its 2018-2019 season debut with “The Dining Room” – a comedy of manners by A.R. Gurney. The six-member cast will take the stage Oct. 4 for three evenings of shows…

Polk State College, NASA partnership to send student work to space

Polk State College students are fabricating hardware for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to send to the International Space Station – a valuable experience, as well as an attractive resume addition, for those pursuing…

Polk State’s EMS Program steps up to fill Polk County Fire Rescue’s need for paramedics

When Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) approached Polk State about its need for paramedics, the College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program didn’t hesitate to figure out a way to put students on a fast track…

TLCC’s Rex Rhoades was “go-to guy” for students, faculty, and staff

Rex Rhoades was the “go-to guy” for technical support in the Teaching Learning Computing Center (TLCC) on the Winter Haven Campus, always eager to lend a helping hand to students, faculty, and staff in need.…

Polk State College Foundation’s 9th annual Wine for Wisdom brings community together in support of students

More than 400 community members traveled to the “Mediterranean” for the Polk State College Foundation’s ninth annual Wine for Wisdom – the premier fundraiser for student scholarships. The Winter Haven Campus Health Center was transformed…

Governor reappoints Dorrell and Littleton to Polk State District Board of Trustees

Governor Rick Scott has reappointed Dan Dorrell and Greg Littleton to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. Dorrell, who was recently appointed Chair, has served on the Board since 2011 and was reappointed…

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates The Essence of Music: La Música

Polk State College is kicking off its annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Sept. 12, with a variety of events that will allow students, faculty, staff, and guests to experience “The Essence of…