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  • Florida Poly students engage business leaders at Synapse Summit

    Feb 13, 2020

    A group of Florida Polytechnic University students seized the opportunity to network with business leaders, learn about career possibilities, and teach the Central Florida business community about what Florida Poly has to offer at an annual event hosted by Synapse, an entrepreneurship support organization.

  • 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.

  • Student entrepreneurs wow industry at eMerge Americas Pitch Night

    Feb 12, 2020

    Student entrepreneurs showed off their big ideas to a panel of Florida business leaders Feb. 10 during the first Florida Polytechnic University and eMerge Americas Startup Pitch Night in Lakeland, Florida, at the Innovation, Science, and Technology Building.

  • One Florida Poly Against Cancer spreads message of awareness

    Feb 7, 2020

    The knowledge that cancer eventually touches everyone in some way drives a group of Florida Polytechnic University students to do all they can to raise money and awareness to battle the disease.

  • Florida Poly students suit up for success at career clothing event

    Feb 6, 2020

    Students hoping to present a polished image to interviewers browsed through racks of donated professional clothing during Florida Polytechnic University's annual Career Services Clothing Rack event on Feb. 5 at the Innovation, Science, and Technology building in Lakeland, Florida.

  • 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.

  • Sophomore prioritizes service to others at Florida Poly

    Feb 4, 2020

    Editor's Note: This story is part of a series of feature stories that highlight diversity on Florida Poly's campus and celebrate Black History Month. When sophomore Ritchel Calvaire began his studies at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, Florida, he knew he needed to find a way to get involved and give back.

  • Professor shares novel mathematical concept with Florida Poly students and faculty

    Feb 3, 2020

    Students interested in learning an innovative way to make solving a complex mathematical problem faster and easier crowded into the Aula Magna at Florida Polytechnic University on Jan. 31.

  • Ultimate Frisbee flies into action at Florida Poly

    Jan 31, 2020

    Florida Polytechnic University senior Megan Morano attended her first practice of the Florida Poly Mutants on a lark.

  • University suspends all travel to China

    Jan 30, 2020

    Out of an abundance of caution, the University has decided to suspend ALL travel to China. This includes University-sponsored travel or any work-related trips to China. As we continue to monitor the Cononavirus, we will update you on any changes to this decision or if there are any other countries where it might become necessary to suspend travel.