Smoking Now Limited to Polk State Parking Lots
Students returning to Polk State Winter Haven this fall will notice a big change in where it’s OK to smoke — or more specifically, where it’s not. Earlier this year, the Polk State Winter Haven Student…
Polk State Student Makes Club History with Win at National Competition
For the first time, a Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate student has placed first in a national competition for aspiring health professionals. In late June, HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association) held its annual National…
Student Share Their “Fave” Parts of Polk State
Fall registration is underway, and we know that there are lots of people out there, contemplating applying to Polk State, but worried that it won’t be right for them. To find out what real-life Polk…
New Food Service Vendor Coming to Polk State Student Centers
New food service is coming to the student centers of Polk State’s Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. For six years, Pinellas Park-based Oasis Refreshment Systems Inc., has held the contract for food service at the…
Polk State Open Houses are June 3, 5
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 3 at the in room LTB 1100 at Polk State Lakeland,…
Polk State Selects Martha Santiago as Winter Haven Provost
After a nationwide search, Polk State College has selected Martha Santiago as its Winter Haven campus provost. In her position, Santiago will oversee all aspects of the campus, including faculty, facilities, and Polk State Chain…
Professor Creates Frog Habitat in Lab, Learning Comes to Life
Like most people, Logan Randolph had often thought about what he’d do if he came into some extra cash. Unlike most people, he decided he’d spend it on poison dart frogs. Randolph got his windfall…
Polk Celebrates Women’s History Month With Events Across County
Polk State College will celebrate Women’s History throughout March, with events at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses, as well as its centers in Lake Wales. “Polk State recognizes the incredible contributions women have…
Polk to Host Founder of Student African American Brotherhood for Guest Lecture
The founder of the Student African American Brotherhood, a nationwide organization aimed at increasing the number of minority males who graduate from college, will give a guest lecture at Polk State Winter Haven. Tyrone Bledsoe…
College to Honor Veterans with Events Nov. 6, 11
Polk State College will host two events to honor its veterans. The first event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 6 in the LAC courtyard at Polk State Lakeland. The second…