When Solaris, Florida Polytechnic University's life-size Phoenix mascot, was unveiled in the fall of 2020, one of the biggest questions on campus was who was the lucky student who got to wear the vibrant purple suit?
Florida Polytechnic University celebrated the graduation of more than 200 bachelor's and master's degree candidates on Sunday, May 7, at its 2023 commencement ceremony.
Mykell Spencer '23 was a collector of friends and experiences during his four years at Florida Polytechnic University. He will receive his bachelor's degree in computer science with a concentration in game development and simulation on May 7. During his time at Florida Poly, he was involved in many campus activities, including serving as chief justice of the Student Government Association, Presidential Ambassador, orientation leader, and vice president and president of the Mu Omega Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) academic honor society.
Adriana Pinto '23 will receive her bachelor's degree in business analytics with a concentration in intelligent mobility on Sunday, May 7. The student from Irvine, California, worked as an admissions ambassador during her time at Florida Poly. She is excited to put her education to work after graduation as a technology consultant for global consulting firm Protiviti in New York City.
Work by an interdisciplinary team of Florida Polytechnic University researchers helped Polk County, Florida, officials apply for two grants totaling more than $41.5 million grant to close the gap in broadband connectivity
Twenty-nine teams of Florida Polytechnic University students displayed their completed industry-sponsored, leading-edge projects at the fifth annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April. 26.
Networked student-created video games took center stage at the annual Spring Game Expo at Florida Polytechnic University on Saturday, April 22. Prospective students and their families arrived on campus to check out the games, learn about the computer science major and career paths, and explore campus in an accompanying open house event.
Madison Yonash, a junior at Florida Polytechnic University and captain of the women's powerlifting team, competed at the 2023 USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals in Arlington, Texas, on April 14. She placed 20th in her 60-kilo weight class.
Standout Florida Polytechnic University employees were recognized for their outstanding efforts on Wednesday, April 19, at the University's sixth annual Ablaze awards ceremony.
Jake Greenberg '22, '23 is thrilled to walk across the stage and receive his master's degree in engineering management at Florida Polytechnic University just one year after earning his bachelor's degree in data science with a concentration in big data analytics at the University. During his time as a student, Greenberg was chair and vice chair of Florida PolyCon, treasurer for the Student Government Association, president, vice president, and treasurer of the Rhythm Game Club, and a member of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM). Florida Poly's commencement is May 7.
