Joggin’ for the Noggin 2019
More than 550 people ran, jogged, or walked in the 8th Annual Joggin’ for the Noggin 5K presented by Regal Lakeland in partnership with Florida Blue on Oct. 18 at the Polk State Lakeland Campus.…
Polk State holds first forensics tournament
The Polk State College Speech and Debate Team held its first forensics tournament Oct. 11-12 on the Lakeland campus. More than a hundred students from across the state took part in speech and debate competitions, including communication…
Congressman Soto visits Winter Haven campus
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, whose district includes part of Polk County, held a Town Hall meeting Oct. 9 at the Winter Haven campus for students, faculty, and staff.
Polk State holds Countywide Career Fair
Polk State Career Development Services held a Countywide Career Fair on September 27 on the Lakeland Campus. More than 40 employers discussed career opportunities with 185 students from 11 schools.
Eagles hold 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Polk State basketball held its inaugural 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sept. 28 on the Winter Haven campus. Thirteen teams and more than 65 players competed in the event, which raised money to support Eagles basketball.
Polk State College Day promotes art education at Polk Museum of Art
Students from Polk State and Florida Southern colleges engaged in a daylong series of art education on Polk State College Day at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College on September 25. In…
Eagles walk for healthy hearts
Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2019 Heart Walk on Sept. 21 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium…
Upward Bound Kickoff
Polk State’s Upward Bound program welcomed new participants Sept. 21, 2019, at a Kickoff on the Winter Haven campus. Upward Bound prepares high-school students for college and professional success and helps them recognize and tap into…
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff
To celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Polk State held the Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Sept. 16 in Winter Haven. The celebration of Hispanic culture included guest speaker Congressman Darren Soto, dancers, and food.
Eagles enjoy Flying Tigers on Polk State Night
Take me out to the ball game! Students, faculty, and staff enjoyed Polk State Night Aug. 22, 2019, as the Lakeland Flying Tigers beat the Jupiter Hammerheads 4-0 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium…