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  • Purple Fire Robotics team tops U.S. combat bot stats, readies for national championship

    Apr 13, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University student Russell Williams has spent the last two years building and refining a combat robot that has become the No. 2 robot in the country in its class. In just a few weeks, the robot could battle its way to ending the season as the top bot in its category nationally.

  • Q&A: Phoenix proud to be one of Florida Poly's first applied mathematics grads

    Apr 12, 2023

    David Schindler '23 is excited to receive his bachelor's degree in applied mathematics with a concentration in data science from Florida Polytechnic University on May 7. Schindler, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was part of the Campus Activity Board and Math Club, and also worked for the Office of Residential Life during his time at the University. He is a graduate of George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science in Philadelphia and is looking forward to starting his high-tech career.

  • Q&A: Grad dreams of making impact with transportation data analysis

    Apr 6, 2023

    Isabella Morales '23 will receive her bachelor's degree in data science with a concentration in intelligent mobility from Florida Polytechnic University on May 7. The student from Brandon, Florida, is set on making an impact on the world of public transportation, starting by earning her master's degree in data science at Florida Poly. She is a graduate of Middleton Magnet High School and is determined to do everything she can to achieve her dreams.

  • Florida Poly inks international partnership with Fulbright Portugal

    Apr 5, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University has formalized an agreement with Fulbright Portugal to provide exceptional educational opportunities between the University and the Southwestern European nation.

  • Florida Poly researcher: Scrapping recycling programs ineffective at saving money or environment

    Apr 3, 2023

    As municipalities across Florida and the nation scrutinize their recycling programs to decide their future, they may not consider much more than how the program affects their budget's bottom line.

  • Annual STEM awards luncheon celebrates STEM standouts

    Mar 15, 2023

    Three outstanding leaders who are making a big impact on Florida and the world were honored at Florida Polytechnic University Foundation's 2023 Women in STEM Awards on Thursday, March 2. The event was part of annual Women's History Month celebrations.

  • Annual Florida PolyCon bringing fandom fun to Lakeland

    Mar 14, 2023

    Anime characters, Jedis, and superheroes will pour into the Florida Polytechnic University campus on Saturday, March 18, for Florida PolyCon, a daylong annual community celebration of comics, anime, and all things geek.

  • Florida Poly students designing tiny tech for big hotels

    Mar 9, 2023

    Hotels may one day be able to track whether a room is occupied without ever having to knock. A senior capstone design team at Florida Polytechnic University is developing a tiny device that could have big effects on the hotel industry.

  • Former U.S. ambassador to speak at Florida Poly Commencement

    Mar 6, 2023

    Thomas Dougherty, a former U.S. ambassador and Fulbright leader, was announced as Florida Polytechnic University's 2023 Commencement speaker. He is the Warburg Chair in International Relations at Simmons University in Boston.

  • Spring break campus services and closures

    Feb 28, 2023

    Spring break is here, and students will soon enjoy a restful, weeklong break from class starting on Monday, March 6. Florida Polytechnic University hopes everyone has a safe and fun time and returns to classes on March 13 recharged and ready to tackle the end of the semester.