More than 100 Attend Professor’s Holocaust Presentation
Polk State Professor Howard Kerner recently gave a presentation at Winter Haven’s St. Joseph Catholic Church, where more than 100 turned out to hear him speak about Catholic rescuers during the Holocaust. Kerner, whose “Literature…
Eagles Clinch Another Conference Title
On Wednesday night, the Eagles baseball program clinched another Suncoast Conference Championship and is now headed to the FJCAA State Tournament as the #1-ranked team in Florida. Soar, Eagles!
Polk Baseball Clinches Conference Title
Last night Polk State pulled off a breathtaking, 10-inning, 5-4 victory over Hillsborough Community College, snagging its second consecutive Suncoast Conference Championship and the top seed in the upcoming state tournament. “More than anything, this season…
Music Majors to Present Final Projects, Including Films and Live Performances
Polk State music majors will be presenting their final projects on Tuesday, April 24. Anyone interested in a morning filled with musical performances and short films is invited to attend. Nineteen music students will share…
Polk State Dean Also Pastor of 400-Member Tampa Church
To know Reggie Webb is to know a man of two completely different identities — or so it would seem. During the workweek, he is Polk State College’s Lakeland dean of student services. He wears…
Governor Signs Budget, Funding Phase One of Public Safety Center
Earlier this afternoon Governor Rick Scott signed HB 5001, also known as “the state budget,” into law. All appropriations associated with Polk State College met with the Governor’s approval, including an appropriation of $9.2 million…
Bartow High Students Visit Polk State’s Airside Center
Forty students from Bartow High School’s Medical and Fire Academy recently visited Polk State’s Airside Center, where they received an introduction to the College’s Health Sciences, Fire Science, and Business programs. The goal of the…
Three Generations of Same Family Studying at Polk State
With nearly 50 years of history, it is no surprise that Polk State is a family tradition in many households. Far less common, however, is the situation of three current students. This grandmother, mother, and…
Music Department to Perform in Prestigious Festival
Polk State’s Jazz Band, Combo and Choir will perform Friday in the prestigious Port Orange Lakeside Jazz Festival, marking the first time the College has been included in the event. The Jazz Festival was established…
Corporate College Coordinator Selected for Certified College Professional Program
Stephanie Campbell, coordinator and grant specialist at Polk State’s Corporate College, has been selected as a member of the Association of Florida College’s first Certified College Professional class. The Certified College Professional program will provide…
