Families explore Florida Poly’s campus and vision at Phoenix Family Day
The Florida Polytechnic University campus rolled out the red carpet for students’ families and loved ones during the annual Phoenix Family Day on Sunday, Feb. 22. Hundreds of people attended [EJ1] the event, exploring campus, engaging in hands-on activities, and immersing themselves in Florida Poly’s unique culture. The day also celebrated Solaris, the University’s larger-than-life […]
Florida Poly global top scientist joins prestigious Fulbright Specialist Roster
Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, a leading researcher in nanotechnology and biosensors and recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, has earned a highly prestigious academic opportunity. Kaushik, assistant professor of chemistry at Florida Polytechnic University, has been named to the Fulbright Specialist Roster by the U.S. State Department. This distinction positions him to collaborate on […]
Dr. Randy Avent honored as Florida Poly president emeritus
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees has honored Dr. Randy K. Avent with the title of president emeritus, recognizing his exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the University. The designation, reserved for former presidents who have served with distinction, was conferred during the Board’s meeting on Feb. 12. Avent was Florida Poly’s first president, […]
High-tech employers draw record crowds of students to spring career fair
With nearly half of Florida Polytechnic University’s student population in attendance, employers filled the University’s Barnett Applied Research Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to recruit, interview and hire interns and full-time employees at the 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair. About 750 students – or 45% of Florida Poly’s student population – donned their best […]
Florida Poly hosts panel discussion on academic expression
The Office of Public Policy Events at Florida Polytechnic Hosted its first panel discussion of 2025 on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event was the third in its Guardians of Democracy series taking place throughout the academic year. “We hold these events twice a semester so our University community and the public can come together and […]
Florida Poly tops the state for value, earns national top 10 spot in new rankings
Florida Polytechnic University is the No. 1 best value college in the state and No. 2 best value college in the South, according to new rankings released by Research.com, an online higher education resource. The 2024-2025 Best Colleges in America rankings also list Florida Poly as a top 10 best value college in the United […]
New Electrochemical Society chapter to boost undergraduate research
Florida Polytechnic University launched a new Electrochemical Society (ECS) student chapter, empowering aspiring researchers with new opportunities to make a global impact. “Initiatives like this really solidify this institution, this university, as a catalyst for academic excellence and progress,” Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Poly’s president, said to the new organization’s members. “I encourage all of […]
Florida Poly and Catapult team up to ignite tech innovation and economic growth
Florida Polytechnic University has partnered with Catapult Lakeland, an entrepreneurial business incubator, to boost STEM education and drive innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development in Lakeland and the region. Leaders from the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday, Jan. 31 at Catapult in Downtown Lakeland. The partnership seeks to empower students and faculty […]
Patent expert inspires hundreds of Florida Poly innovators
A standing-room-only crowd of aspiring inventors and innovators gained valuable insight on how to protect the rights to their one-of-a-kind inventions, designs, and processes during a presentation by Anton Hopen, a U.S. registered patent attorney and managing partner at the Law Office of Smith & Hopen. The Jan. 24 event at Florida Polytechnic University focused […]
Florida Poly Lego Society builds community, creativity
Brick by brick, members of the Lego Society at Florida Polytechnic University build a world where students can have fun, challenge themselves and create something new. “It’s something that is easy for people to work together on and practice some low-stakes teamwork,” said Colby Mullin, the club’s president. “You start to get certain skills while […]
