Seniors pledge integrity and excellence at Order of the Engineer induction
With a pledge to uphold the standards and dignity of the engineering profession, nearly 100 Florida Polytechnic University students were inducted into the Order of the Engineer on Wednesday, April 23. The national association for graduate and professional engineers focuses on promoting pride and responsibility in the profession. As part of the ceremony, each inductee […]
Inaugural Research Day showcases student innovation
High-quality student research took center stage at the inaugural Florida Polytechnic University Research Day on Monday, April 21. Nearly 125 projects filled the Barnett Applied Research Center, demonstrating the advanced undergraduate and graduate research taking place across all disciplines at the state’s only 100% STEM institution. “This embodies the very core of our University,” said […]
Q&A: Grad ready to power the future at Duke Energy
When Lang Towl ’25 graduates with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering on Sunday, May 4, he will launch his career as a distribution engineer with Duke Energy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Once settled, he plans to take advantage of his new location and break from studying to return to surfing, one of his favorite […]
Students dive into logistics at Port Tampa Bay
Florida Polytechnic University students pursuing careers in logistics and supply chain management often secure vital positions improving warehouse, distribution, transportation and inventory processes for companies of all sizes around the world. The reality of these careers came into sharp focus recently for a group of logistics and sustainability students who received a private, behind-the-scenes tour […]
Florida Poly cyber warriors go on the offensive to defend fintech company
A senior capstone team at Florida Polytechnic University has worked tirelessly to find and exploit weak spots in a finance company’s systems. They attacked, crept around, and broke into any vulnerabilities they found. The students then buckled down to devise solutions so that no one else could do the same. The seven-member team of computer […]
Q&A: Class of 2025 student speaker ready to inspire and launch career
Raúl Lopez III ’25 never hesitated to step up throughout his years at Florida Polytechnic University, co-founding student organizations and achieving big academic goals. When the computer science major addresses his fellow graduates as the student commencement speaker on Sunday, May 4, Lopez will encourage the crowd to believe in themselves, no matter the situation. […]
IFF Unveils Cutting-Edge Citrus Innovation Center at Florida Poly
IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced the opening of the Citrus Innovation Center in Lakeland, Florida, in partnership with Florida Polytechnic University. This 30,000 square foot facility encompasses state-of-the-art capabilities in botanical research leveraging its LMR by IFF natural ingredients expertise, processing, analytics, product creation for scent and taste, and includes a 360-degree digital immersion room. […]
From students, for students: Florida Poly SGA invests $250K in Student Achievement Center
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Florida Polytechnic University has allocated $250,000 from its funding reserves to support the construction of the new Student Achievement Center on campus. The Student Achievement Center (StAC) – an $85 million, 138,400-square-foot building – is in its design phase and is expected to open in 2030. The facility is […]
Florida Poly hosts Polk County high school leaders for in-depth campus experience
Nearly 50 high school principals from across Polk County, Florida, experienced firsthand the exceptional future that awaits the state’s brightest students at Florida Polytechnic University. Gathering for their quarterly meeting at the Lakeland campus on Thursday, April 3, the administrators explored the institution’s state-of-the-art facilities, dynamic learning atmosphere, and innovative curriculum that are the hallmarks […]
Florida Poly president joins global luminaries with European academy honor
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been awarded the distinguished honor of becoming a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy of Doctors (RAED). The international recognition underscores his significant contributions to academia and leadership. “It is a profound privilege to be selected as a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy […]
