News

  • Florida Poly president three-peats as one of Florida's most influential leaders

    Oct 4, 2021

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of Florida's most influential business leaders for the third consecutive year by Florida Trend magazine. The publication released its annual Florida 500 list on Monday, Oct. 4, highlighting the state's top leaders in several economic sectors.

  • Phoenix Family Day offers fun, exploration for students and their families

    Sep 23, 2021

    Florida Polytechnic University students will welcome their families to campus this Saturday, Sept. 25, at the annual Phoenix Family Day.

  • Florida Poly wins NSF grant to research durability of 3D-printed jet engine materials

    Sep 21, 2021

    With the advanced technology of today's rockets and jet engines, these powerful devices require metal parts that are stronger than ever. An engineering professor at Florida Polytechnic University has received a National Science Foundation grant to research the durability and longevity of the critical metals now used in these ever-changing machines.

  • Florida Poly debuts as #1 public college in the South in US News ranking

    Sep 13, 2021

    Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the number one public college in the Southern region of the United States by U.S. News and World Report. It is Florida Poly's first appearance on that list.

  • Budding game designer embraces his passion on Video Games Day

    Sep 10, 2021

    Mark Ellis was only in kindergarten when he picked up a Nintendo GameCube controller and discovered a technology that would shape his life. He embraced the world of Lego Star Wars and soon dove headfirst into new and exciting games every chance he could get.

  • Six steps to prepare for the peak of hurricane season

    Sep 7, 2021

    As hurricane season nears its peak on Sept. 10 and the National Hurricane Center continues monitoring potential storm systems in the Atlantic, it's important for everyone at Florida Polytechnic University to make sure they are prepared. September is National Preparedness Month, and the annual campaign encourages all Americans to prepare for disasters and other emergencies through the end of hurricane season on Nov. 30 and beyond.

  • Chemistry practice wins national award for lab innovation

    Aug 31, 2021

    An effort to shift chemistry lab practices and reduce the amount of hazardous waste produced during the completion of student lab experiments has won Florida Polytechnic University Environmental Health and Safety a national award for innovation.

  • Focused on student involvement, new SGA president is ready to lead

    Aug 30, 2021

    With an agenda that includes strengthening student organizations, increasing student resources, and helping the University community move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, Samantha Ashby has hit the ground running in her new position as Student Government Association president at Florida Polytechnic University.

  • New dining options, leadership invigorate campus food choices

    Aug 27, 2021

    Phoenixes seeking to satisfy a craving for tasty, healthy food are finding a pleasant slate of updates across the Florida Polytechnic University campus.

  • Florida Poly incoming class skyrockets 25% becoming largest class yet

    Aug 26, 2021

    The fall 2021 class of incoming students is the largest in Florida Polytechnic University's history with more than 625 new students joining the University from an applicant pool of almost 2,000.