
Polk State Taking Entries for Student Art Exhibition; Deadline Sept. 28

Polk State is currently accepting entries for its upcoming student art exhibition. The deadline for submission is Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. Students may submit their work at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery or…

Polk State’s Voices of the People Concert Series Begins Fifth Season on Sept. 17

Polk State’s Voices of the People concert series will present “Eloquence” at 7 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the Polk State Lake Wales Arts Center, 1099 State Road 60 East. “Eloquence” marks the beginning…
Polk State’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Includes Exhibits, Concerts, Fiesta
Polk State will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, exhibits, and its always-popular Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fiesta. Hispanic Heritage Month is one of several initiatives at the College to spotlight various areas of diversity…

Polk State’s Pila to Perform During New York Event Marking 15th Anniversary of 9/11

Polk State Music instructor and Juilliard-trained guitarist Ben Pila will perform at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. This will be the eighth time Pila has…

Student Convocation

Incoming Polk State freshman took part in student convocations Aug. 26, 2016, on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses.

Polk State Hosting R&B Group TRU L3GACY for Concerts on Sept. 7, 8

Polk State College will host Orlando-based R&B group TRU L3GACY for performances in Lake Wales and Lakeland. Vocalists B. Rhodes, KG, Raphael B, Antquan Smith, Nick Melvin and Mike Sonata have been singing together since…

Polk State EMS Honors Its Instructor of the Year

For his professionalism and demonstrated dedication to his students, the Polk State EMS program has selected James Maxwell as its Instructor of the Year. “He’s the kind of instructor who goes home and makes a…

Polk State Alumna Turned Head Librarian: “We’re Here Every Day to Help Students”

As students return to campus this week, one of the people they’re sure to meet is Chris Fullerton, director of Polk State Winter Haven’s Library and Teaching, Learning, Computing Center (TLCC). What students may not…

Fastrack, 12-Week Classes Starting Soon; Register Now

Registration is underway for Fastrack and 12-week courses at Polk State College — giving students additional opportunities to earn college credits before the year’s end. Twelve-week classes begin Sept. 19 and end Dec. 13.…

Polk State’s Fall Arts Schedule Includes “Something for Everyone”

Polk State College has a busy slate of arts and cultural events planned throughout the semester, including exhibits, concerts, theatrical performances, and even a jam session for local musicians. “We have an incredible variety of…