Our Emergency Management Team is closely monitoring the path of a tropical wave that is moving toward Florida from the northern Caribbean.
U.S. News & World Report has once again named Florida the top state in the country for higher education. Florida's higher education system has held the top spot since the inception of the rankings in 2017. Florida Polytechnic University is one of 12 public institutions within the State University System.
Florida Polytechnic University's continuing streak of successes was celebrated by Dr. Randy K. Avent, University president, in Florida Politics. From Florida Poly's No. 1 ranking in U.S. News and World Report to the University's progress on developing a high-tech research park around campus, the University is on a roll. Read the story.
With the start of the fall 2021 semester around the corner, Florida Polytechnic University President Randy Avent has a message for new and returning students.
The events of this week cause our hearts to ache as we acknowledge continued heinous and appalling acts against people of color. We watch in pain as some of our cities burn with anger that has amassed as a result of 400 years of injustice. I want you to know that we, at Florida Poly, condemn any form of racism in our communities and on our campus. We also acknowledge the pain and suffering that many in our community, and across the country, are feeling during these troubling times.
I hope you're doing well and are continuing to stay healthy during this time. As you know, several dedicated teams have begun conversations and the necessary work to determine the best way for Florida Poly to operate this coming fall semester. Led by the Provost's office, those involved in these campus planning effort groups will work within a BoG Blueprint to develop our plan for the return of students to campus. The BoG will present that Blueprint next week.
I hope you are staying safe and healthy as the COVID-19 crisis keeps turning almost every aspect of our lives upside down. I've enjoyed reading about the many ways you are rising to the challenge in the weekly Florida Poly Highlights newsletter.
The past several months have been challenging, and I want to make sure that you are connected with the resources and help you need to be successful in your summer courses.
The Spring 2020 semester will always be remembered, but I hope it is remembered most for all that you have achieved.
When COVID-19 began forcing our country to work from home and many of our favorite businesses temporarily closed their doors, it was only a matter of time before the related financial effects began touching everyone.