Florida Polytechnic University celebrated the grand opening of its University Safety and Operations Center (USO) on Thursday, Oct. 15, enhancing campus security, facilities services and emergency readiness as the University continues to grow.
Florida Polytechnic University ranked No. 4 in the nation and No. 1 among public universities for career outcomes, according to WalletHub’s 2027 College & University Rankings, released Monday, Oct. 12.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling visited Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to lead a roundtable discussion on preparing students for high-demand careers and meeting employer’s evolving workforce needs.
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections just four weeks away, Florida Polytechnic University attracted over 100 people to a panel discussion on Oct. 6, about differing political party approaches to hot-button issues such as artificial intelligence, affordable housing and public investment.
The tiny technology fueling some of the world’s biggest breakthroughs was front and center at Florida Polytechnic University during Florida Association for Nanotechnology’s annual NanoFlorida Conference.
A year after launching its specialized student-powered Security Operations Center (SOC), Florida Polytechnic University is seeing its hands-on education deliver remarkable results as students step into competitive industry roles and the program evolves into a proven training ground for emerging cybersecurity professionals.
More than 360 Florida Polytechnic University seniors presented high-tech, industry-sponsored projects at the eighth annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, gaining hands-on experience and solving real-world challenges.
Florida Polytechnic University has named Mike Settle as its inaugural head softball coach, adding a veteran leader with deep Polk County roots to the University’s new Florida Poly Athletics program.
Nearly 150 Florida Polytechnic University students pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards of the engineering profession at the University’s fifth annual Order of the Engineer induction ceremony on Monday, April 27.
Harmful algae blooms in Florida’s rivers, lakes and springs pose a serious threat to public health, drinking water, tourism and the state’s economy. Now, a Florida Poly researcher is advancing a promising new approach to address the problem.
For James Young ’26, a love of math and curiosity about how systems work opened the door to an unexpected passion for cybersecurity. That discovery led to leadership roles, competitive success, and a clear path into the field after he graduates from Florida Polytechnic University with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics on May 9.
Florida Polytechnic University has named Stephanie Bylander as its inaugural head coach for men’s and women’s cross country as part of the University’s new Florida Poly Athletics program.
Reid Johnson, a senior and mechanical engineering major at Florida Polytechnic University, recently competed at the College Club Swimming Nationals for the second year in a row.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been named one of Florida’s 50 most influential leaders over the age of 50 by the News Service of Florida.
Becoming a Presidential Ambassador set Jorgeandrés Alvarez-Lopez ’26 on a path leading to a professional internship, his “dream job,” and an opportunity to address his fellow graduates as the Class of 2026 student speaker at Florida Polytechnic University’s commencement ceremony on May 9.
Florida Polytechnic University will welcome renowned astronaut Dr. Koichi Wakata as its 2026 commencement speaker. Wakata made history as the first Japanese commander of the International Space Station (ISS) and the first from his country to spend more than 500 days in space.
At 17, Adrian Hernandez Vega is already making his mark in the world of mathematics. The dual-enrolled Florida Polytechnic University student recently earned top honors at the 71st Florida State Science and Engineering Fair, an accomplishment he said reflects hard work and support from his mentors at Florida Poly. Hernandez Vega won the Best in Fair Grand Award for mathematics
As Florida Polytechnic University prepares to debut its inaugural collegiate athletics program this fall, featuring eight sports, new coaches, and a roster of high-achieving STEM-focused student athletes, Derek Lower has been selected as the University’s first athletic director.
