News

  • Update on remote instruction, travel, and events

    Mar 12, 2020

    The University continues taking significant steps to protect our students, faculty, staff, and the Polk County community from the ongoing global COVID-19 outbreak. It's important to remember that although the virus is in Florida, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Polk County, including at Florida Poly, that we are aware of at this time.

  • Florida Poly moving to a mandatory two-week period of remote instruction

    Mar 11, 2020

    Your health and safety is our top priority and we have been working to ensure our campus environment is as safe and clean as possible. With that said, we need to communicate some very important announcements to you below.

  • Florida Poly senior rockets toward SpaceX dream job

    Mar 10, 2020

    Airplanes, rockets, and all that lies beyond our world have always fascinated Geoffrey Doback.

  • 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.

  • State bill proposing to merge Florida Poly with University of Florida ends

    Mar 7, 2020

    House Bill 7087 A state bill in the Florida House of Representatives that proposed to merge Florida Polytechnic University and New College of Florida into the University of Florida. The bill was abandoned on March 6, 2020.

  • Florida Poly ranked #2 for best affordable mechanical engineering degree

    Mar 5, 2020

    Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked number two in the nation for delivering quality, affordable mechanical engineering education by Affordable Schools. The website provides resources to help college-bound students find high-quality, affordable programs.

  • State of Florida declares public health emergency

    Mar 4, 2020

    The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. Visit this webpage for resources and additional information. March 4, 3:30 p.m. Dear Florida Poly community, We continue to closely monitor the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and are taking steps to help keep our students, faculty, and staff healthy.

  • Founding trustee honored by Florida Poly Board of Trustees

    Mar 4, 2020

    The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees approved a resolution honoring former Trustee Richard "Dick" Hallion for his dedication and service to the board and the University during its meeting on Feb. 26.

  • 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.

  • Florida Poly grows international partnerships with Dominican Republic alliance

    Mar 2, 2020

    A new partnership between the Dominican Republic and Florida Polytechnic University is designed to contribute to stronger economies and better opportunities for the Caribbean nation, Polk County, and the state of Florida.