Countdown to England: Polk State Student Prepares for First Trip Abroad
She hasn’t been on a plane since she was in second grade. She’s never been outside the United States. But in just about a week, Polk State student Claudia Oppelt will travel to England as…
Polk State to Close at 2 p.m. Thursday, Will Reopen Monday
Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Matthew, Polk State College will close at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, and will reopen on Monday, Oct. 10. Classes that begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday have been canceled.…
Polk State Theatre to Perform “Waiting for Godot” Oct. 6-9
Polk State Theatre will present “Waiting for Godot,” a show sure to challenge both student-actors and audience members, Oct. 6-9. “This show is considered to be a classic of the American theatre,” said Director Mark…
Building Students Up and Stressing Backup Plans: Meet Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate Assistant Principal Keith Bonney
Growing up, Keith Bonney dreamed of becoming a football player. Turns out, he has scored plenty of “touchdowns” in his career — but they’ve been in the field of education instead of on a football…
Eagles Support Heart Walk
Polk State faculty, staff, students, family, and friends helped raise money to fight heart disease and stroke by taking part in the 2016 Heart Walk on Oct. 1 at Mosaic Park in Bartow. Designed to…
Polk State Open House Events are October 20, 27
Polk State College will host two Open House events for prospective students. The first event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Polk State Winter Haven, 999 Ave. H N.E.,…
Polk State Aerospace Program Coordinator Receives FAA’s Highest Award
In his 52-year career as a pilot, Mike Courtney flew for three major airlines, accumulated 24,000 flight hours, met the stewardess who would become his wife, and watched with pride as his two sons also…
“Boy Scouts and Indians” Photography Exhibit on Display at Polk State Lakeland Oct. 3-28
Polk State College will exhibit the work of South Carolina-based photographer Rod Fincannon. His “Boy Scouts and Indians” will be on display Oct. 3-28 at the Polk State Lakeland Art Gallery, 3425 Winter Lake Road.…
Polk State Student Receives Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholarship
Polk State student Kaitlyn Beebe has won the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship through Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges. Beebe is vice president of fellowship for Polk State Winter…
Five Questions with Naomi Boyer: How Polk State’s International Education Programs Are Putting the World — and Work — Within Reach for Students
Think “international education” and Polk State College probably isn’t the first institution to come to mind. More likely, it’s a research university or a private liberal arts school. That won’t be the case for…
