
JD Alexander Center Interim Manager Has Passion for Education, Community

For Cheryl Garnett, a passion for education and her community has been the basis of so many huge decisions — from where to raise her family to how she makes a living. Garnett is a…

Professor Accepted to National Endowment for the Humanities Seminar

Polk State College adjunct professor Arthur Niermeier has been accepted to the National Endowment for the Humanities Seminar, “Legacies and Landmarks of the Plains Native Americans,” which will take place at Central Community College in…

Over 55 Show Band to Perform April 28, 29

Polk State College will host the Over 55 Show Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The Over 55 Show Band is composed…

President Featured on Florida Channel Segment

Polk State President Eileen Holden was featured earlier this year in a segment of “System-Wide,” a production of The Florida Channel. In her segment, Holden discusses Polk State College and her vision for its impact…

Polk State Archaeology Club to Present “Florida and the Civil War”

The Polk State Archaeology Club will present a lecture on “Florida and the Civil War” on April 14 at 10 a.m. in Winter Haven. The lecture is free and open to the public. Jeff Moates,…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate Student Selected for Phi Theta Kappa Academic Team

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior Terrence Nealy will this year represent Polk State College on the Phi Theta Kappa All-Florida Academic Team. Nealy will attend the 2012 Phi Theta Kappa All-Florida Academic Team…

Top Rebounder, Scorer Commits to Polk State

Jamal Evans, a senior at Riverview High School who was his team’s top rebounder and scorer last season, averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds per game, has committed to play for Polk State Basketball. Read…
Polk State College Offering Tuition Payment Plan
To ease the financial burden of higher education, Polk State College is offering students the option of paying tuition in monthly installments rather than as a lump sum. The College, in cooperation with NELNET Business…
Polk State Nursing Professors in Prestigious Doctoral Programs
Polk State’s nationally recognized Nursing Program just got even better. Two Nursing Program faculty members have been invited to pursue their doctoral degrees at prestigious universities. Professor Mimi Jenko has been accepted to the Doctor…
Polk State College to Host Over 55 Show Band
Polk State College will host the Over 55 Show Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29 in the Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre. The Over 55 Show Band is composed…