An Open Letter from Bartow High School Student Grady Daniels: Cuts to Polk State are Surprising, Devastating, and Reckless
As Polk State continues the fight to restore the funding that was vetoed by the Governor, our community has stepped up in significant ways to support our efforts and advocate on our behalf. One such…
Polk State College President Says the Fight Isn’t Over
Eileen Holden, President of Polk State College, issued a call-to-action today directed at the residents of Polk County. “I am pleading with everyone who lives in Polk County, and especially those who live in Lake…
Polk State Names Andy Oguntola Director of JD Alexander Center
Polk State College has named Andy Oguntola as director of the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales. A Lake Wales resident, Oguntola comes to Polk State from Valencia College, where he served…
Polk State Partners With Lake Wales Charter Schools to Offer Free Screening of Edu-Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed”
Polk State College is partnering with the Lake Wales Charter Schools system to present a screening of the film “Most Likely to Succeed,” which has been described by Education Week as “among the best edu-documentaries…
Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Concludes 2015-16 with “Reconstructing Beauty” on April 2
Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will conclude its 2015-16 season with “Reconstructing Beauty” at 7 p.m. on April 2 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East.…
Polk State Voices of the People Concert Series Continues with “Masterworks and Showpieces” on March 20
“Masterworks and Showpieces,” the next performance in Polk State College’s Voices of the People concert series, will take place at 5 p.m. on March 20 at Bok Tower Gardens’ Pinewood Estate, 1151 Tower Blvd., in…
Singer-Songwriter Autumn June to Perform at Polk State March 2, 3
Polk State College will host singer-songwriter Autumn June for three free concerts in March. Self-taught and inspired by artists such as Sheryl Crow and Susan Tedeschi, June got her start in music singing in her…
Pair of Polk State Concerts to Feature Shawn Edmonds Quintet
The Shawn Edmonds Quintet will return to Polk State College for two free concerts. The Shawn Edmonds Quintet previously performed at Polk State in February 2015. This week, the ensemble returns as part of the…
Dundu Dole, Tampa Spiritual Ensemble to Perform During Polk State’s Black History Month Celebration
Bringing the music to Polk State College’s Black History Month celebration are Dundu Dole Urban African Ballet and the Tampa Spiritual Ensemble, both of which will give free performances later this month. Dundu Dole, meaning…
Multitalented Mandolinist Sierra Hull to Perform Two Free Concerts at Polk State in February
Singer, songwriter and mandolinist Sierra Hull, whose fans include Béla Fleck and Alison Krauss, will perform two free concerts at Polk State College in February. Hull performed at the Grand Ole Opry when she was…