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  • Internship blooms into programming career for 2020 Florida Poly grad

    May 15, 2020

    One of the first times Daniel Rentfro laid his hands on a computer was when he was only 4 years old. The preschooler sat with his father in their Clearfield, Utah home, opening the case to a contraption that would change his life.

  • Second chance leads to flourishing opportunities for 2020 Florida Poly grad

    May 12, 2020

    For a long time, Joshua Santos '20 listened to everyone else while trying to achieve the goals others had for him. As a consequence, after three years struggling to complete an engineering degree at a larger state university, his effort fell short. His passion for aerospace ran dry.

  • Florida Poly alum drives students to academic and career success

    Mar 9, 2020

    Editor's note: This story is part of a series of feature stories that highlight diversity on Florida Poly's campus and celebrate Women's History Month. The desire to be part of something bold and new drove Lindsey Schwemmin '18 to join Florida Polytechnic University as part of its inaugural class of students in 2014.

  • Florida Poly alum helping smart cities be smarter

    Mar 3, 2020

    As metropolitan areas continue transitioning to the "smart cities" of tomorrow, Florida Polytechnic University alum Mitchell Mefford '18 is working with community and industry leaders to help ensure their organizations are wise when it comes to energy.

  • Alum driven to improve access to health care

    Feb 12, 2020

    Florida Polytechnic University alumnus Dieff Vital '17 has dedicated his educational career to ensuring poor and underserved communities can access the care and services they need to thrive.

  • Alum finds tech success with $120K Facebook partnership

    Feb 5, 2020

    For Andre Ripley '19, Facebook provides much more than a way to stay connected to friends and family.

  • Florida Poly alum spreads his wings at software engineering firm

    Jan 7, 2020

    In the year since Sofiane Fellah received his bachelor's degree at Florida Polytechnic University, he has begun building an enviable career on the outskirts of Washington, D.C.

  • 2019 Florida Poly look back

    Dec 31, 2019

    The Florida Polytechnic University community celebrated many milestones and achievements in 2019. New accreditation, degrees, partnerships, grants, and victories marked 12 successful months in the University's history.

  • Alum's creativity combines art and tech

    Dec 18, 2019

    The marriage of art and technology is shown in vivid detail in the work created by Florida Polytechnic University alumnus Austin Lubetkin '19.

  • Florida Poly Foundation Board brings student and alumni to the table

    Dec 11, 2019

    LAKELAND, Fla. - For the first time, students and alumni will have representation on the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board of Directors. Travis Hills '19 and senior Ryan Perez are the new members of the Foundation Board after the University's Board of Trustees confirmed the appointments on Wednesday, Dec. 11.