
Pinning Ceremony December 2017

Polk State held its annual Pinning Ceremony on Dec. 13, 2017, for nursing graduates. The candlelight processional represents the traditional “Light of Knowledge” and “Ray of Hope” associated with the lamp that Florence Nightingale carried…

The Last Partials: A Jazz Experience

Voices of the People presented The Last Partials: A Jazz Experience featuring Shawn Edmonds and the Polk State Jazz Ensemble Dec. 9 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theater. A trumpeter, Edmonds made…

Polk State Machining Programs Receive NIMS Accreditation

Polk State’s Computer Numeric Control and Manual Machining programs were recognized Dec. 6 with accreditation by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) for Machining Level 1 credentials. Polk State has met rigorous national…

Winter Gala Concert

Polk State Music presented a Winter Gala Concert of Holiday Favorites Dec. 2 and 3 at the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The event featured student performances by vocal and instrumental groups

United Way Soccer Game 2017

As part of Polk State’s annual United Way campaign, the Eagles soccer team played a game against faculty, staff, and administrators on the Lakeland campus Nov. 8.

Red-Night Madness ‘17

Polk State basketball held Red-Night Madness ’17 on Oct. 28. Students, faculty, staff, and community members had the chance to meet the team, enjoy musical performances, and take part in contests and other fun events.

Joggin’ for the Noggin 2017

More than 550 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 6th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin 5k presented by Regal Lakeland in partnership with Florida Blue on Oct. 20 at the Polk State Lakeland campus. This…

FallFest 2017

Thousands of visitors enjoyed Polk State’s annual FallFest Oct. 21 on the Winter Haven campus. The event featured crafts, music, food, a haunted house and kids zone, a pumpkin patch, and more. Proceeds from FallFest…

Arts Day features Student Ensembles

In celebration of Arts Day at Polk State, the Music Department featured student ensembles on the Winter Haven Student Center Lawn on Oct. 19. Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed the sounds of the Concert Choir,…

Dr. Falconetti Gets Her Kicks with Eagles Soccer

Polk State President Angela Garcia Falconetti took time Monday, Oct. 2, to practice with the Eagles soccer team. Although not an experienced soccer player, she quickly learned some of the basics with the help of…