News

  • Avent appointed to Orlando Economic Partnership board

    Oct 20, 2022

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, recently was appointed to the board of Orlando Economic Partnership. The board works to unify community strategies to build a stronger, more prosperous economy for the Central Florida region.

  • Transfer students reach for personal success at Florida Poly

    Oct 19, 2022

    Gabriel Pinson's fascination with energy has taken him from a student at Pasco-Hernando State College to an oil and gas employee in Wyoming to his current role as a mechanical engineering student at Florida Polytechnic University.

  • Florida Poly Foundation Board adds members with industry, University insight

    Oct 18, 2022

    The Florida Polytechnic University Foundation's Board of Directors has welcomed the appointment of four members with expertise in engineering, information technology, law, and the University itself.

  • Students and employers connect at Fall Career and Internship Fair

    Oct 14, 2022

    Companies from all over the state looking for high-skilled interns and employees descended on Florida Polytechnic University's new Applied Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, for the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair.

  • Esteemed attorney named new Florida Poly VP and general counsel

    Oct 11, 2022

    Longtime attorney and higher education leader David Fugett has been named vice president and general counsel at Florida Polytechnic University. Fugett joins Florida Poly with more than 25 years of experience in law and a distinguished record of serving his community.

  • Compassion, purpose fuel campus worker's calling to help

    Oct 10, 2022

    As a maintenance technician, Jorge Velazquez is proud of his hard work helping to keep the Florida Polytechnic University campus running smoothly. But it's his volunteer work during evenings and weekends to help an impoverished community in Honduras that inspires and motivates him to keep pushing forward.

  • LASA leadership helps Hispanic students thrive

    Oct 5, 2022

    Empowered by his family's commitment to his academic success, Moisés Muñoz is leading Florida Polytechnic University's Latin American Studies Association (LASA) toward a bright future distinguished by a thriving campuswide culture of diversity.

  • Alumna building impressive career with EA

    Oct 4, 2022

    Just three years out of college, one Florida Polytechnic University alum is thriving in an exciting career with international video game powerhouse Electronic Arts (EA).

  • Public safety officer keeps a watchful, helpful eye on campus

    Sep 22, 2022

    John Lane always has a smile, directions, or a quick golf cart ride ready to help students, employees, and visitors to the Florida Polytechnic University campus in Lakeland, Florida. He also has specialized gear that helps him rid busy sections of campus of the occasional unwanted visitor, like alligators, snakes, and other wildlife.

  • Phoenix Family Day welcomes students' loved ones to get to know Florida Poly

    Sep 21, 2022

    Families of Florida Polytechnic University students will join their Phoenixes on campus for a day of exploration, bonding, and fun during the annual Phoenix Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 24.