
Winter Haven Campus Library closed June 19-21

Summer is a slower time on campus which allows departments a little more time and flexibility to work on special projects. One such project begins this month in the Polk State Winter Haven Library and…

Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk

Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…

Johnson, Wainman form special friendship in reunion at Polk State

Over the last five years, a pair of Polk State Baseball outgoing sophomores have watched their sportsmanship evolve into a best friendship. With both signed to Georgia Southwestern State University, infielder Evan Wainman and outfielder Kelsen Johnson will have…

Polk State LSAMP students show off research

Social disorders, artificial intelligence, and sleep were among the topics covered at this year’s Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Showcase. Four students had the opportunity to display their research in April on both…

New Polk State Head Volleyball Coach motivated by program’s proud legacy

Jessica Beal knows she has large shoes to fill, but that’s part of what motivates her to succeed. Beal, 27, began her tenure as Head Coach of Polk State Volleyball this week. She spent the…

Lane closure near Polk State Winter Haven scheduled for this week

Some commuters to and from Polk State College’s Winter Haven Campus may need to find an alternate route late this week as crews repair a portion of road south of campus. The westbound lane of…

Memorial Day: Polk State College will close May 24 through May 27

Polk State College will be closed from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will not take place, but registration will continue for summer. Enrollment is open for…

Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services

As Polk State College transitions to the summer, many of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or be closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located on the…

New to area, valedictorian and salutatorian find home at Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School

Daniela Peraza Vasquez and Alexandria Levesque were each brand new to the area when they enrolled at Polk State College Chain of Lakes Collegiate (COL) High School. The two will leave at the top of…

Polk State SALO coordinator wins prestigious service award

For the second year in a row, the Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award will call Polk State College its home. Blessen Jacob, Program Coordinator for Student Activities for the Student Activities & Leadership Office (SALO),…