News

  • 5 Florida Poly researchers among world's top scientists

    Dec 16, 2022

    Five researchers from Florida Polytechnic University have been recognized as being among the top 2% of scientists globally on a prestigious annual list compiled by Stanford University. The findings are published in PLOS Biology.

  • Winter break campus hours and closures

    Dec 13, 2022

    The 2022 winter break begins on Saturday, Dec. 17. As Florida Polytechnic University prepares for its winter break, please note the operating hours of some campus services may be affected through the end of the month. The list below outlines the affected services.

  • New physics society offers educational, networking opportunities

    Dec 12, 2022

    Florida Polytechnic University members of Sigma Pi Sigma and the Society of Physics Students are taking advantage of opportunities that expose them to internationally recognized scholars, new research, and specialized educational events.

  • Florida Poly powerlifters muscle their way to spring national championship

    Dec 9, 2022

    Ten members of the Florida Polytechnic University Women's Powerlifting team competed in the USA Powerlifting Collegiate State Championship in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 3-4. Madison Yonash, the team's captain and coach, and Breanne Menikheim qualified for the national powerlifting championship competition to be held next April in Texas.

  • Fulbright Finland pact broadens global opportunities at Florida Poly

    Dec 8, 2022

    Officials from Florida Polytechnic University and the Fulbright Finland Foundation have signed an agreement to provide educational opportunities between the University and Finland.

  • Annual police toy drive boosts seasonal cheer in Lakeland and beyond

    Dec 6, 2022

    Deep into each fall semester, the Florida Polytechnic University Police Department starts preparing for one of its biggest outreach efforts of the year. The department is the mischievous group behind the annual toy drive benefitting children at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and a small rural community in Honduras.

  • Renowned academic leader joins Florida Poly Board of Trustees

    Nov 30, 2022

    Florida's Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Dave Williams to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees.

  • Thanksgiving holiday campus services and closures

    Nov 21, 2022

    As the long-awaited holiday weekend draws near, Florida Polytechnic University wishes the entire University community a happy Thanksgiving. Those staying on campus and those leaving to spend the holiday with friends and family should be mindful of the following changes to campus services and closures during the break.

  • Alum turns entrepreneur with new video game design studio

    Nov 21, 2022

    Florida Polytechnic University alum Chris Didier '18 is living out his childhood dreams. His professional life since graduation ushered him into the world of software engineering and development, and he has used this experience to launch his own video game studio.

  • Mauritian student dives into education, cultural acclimation at Florida Poly

    Nov 18, 2022

    Freshman Armaan Teeruth Roy traveled nearly 10,000 miles from home to get a leading STEM education at Florida Polytechnic University. Teeruth Roy is a native of Mauritius, an island nation off the eastern coast of Africa.