
Winter Haven celebrates Polk State’s 50th anniversary

The City of Winter Haven celebrated Polk State’s 50th anniversary Sept. 4 with a stroll through downtown, a proclamation from the mayor, and entertainment by Polk State students.

Polk State President Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge


Center for Public Safety Groundbreaking

Polk State broke ground on its new Center for Public Safety August 21, and more than 300 local and state officials, alumni, students, employees, and supporters of the College attended.

First Flight Fall Convocation for Students

More than 1,000 incoming freshman prepared to take flight and soar to success at Polk State’s First Flight Fall Convocation.

Fall Convocation for Faculty and Staff

Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year at the 2014 Fall Convocation Aug. 13 on the Winter Haven campus.

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School Commencement

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School held its 2014 commencement ceremony June 3 at the Polk State Winter Haven Health Center.

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College High School Commencement

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College High School held its 2014 commencement ceremony June 2 at the Polk State Lakeland Technology Building. Gateway is the the College’s newest high school, having just launched in August.…

Student Services Retreat

Members of the Student Services staff met May 30 at the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center in Bartow for the 2014 “We are Family” retreat to discuss plans for the coming academic year.

Record Number of Students March in Spring Commencement

Polk State’s 110th commencement took place May 8 at the Lakeland Center. More than 530 students took part in the ceremony, the highest number in the College’s 50-year history.

Polk State College Foundation Fundraising Event for Student Athletes

The Polk State College Foundation presented Clays for Courts, Kicks & Curveballs, a fundraising event to benefit Polk State College student athletes, on April 24, 2014. Presenting sponsor, Regal Automotive Group.