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  • Florida Poly again achieves top ranks for performance and value

    Oct 19, 2021

    Florida Polytechnic University continues to stand out as it maintains its No. 3 ranking within the State University System for offering a top-notch education at an affordable price, according to WalletHub's 2022's Best Universities Ranking. The University also ranked No. 4 among all higher education institutions in Florida.

  • Florida Poly gets approval for high-tech research partner on campus

    Sep 1, 2021

    The Florida Board of Governors has given the green light to a public-private partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and Fortune 500 company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Florida International University.

  • Florida Poly professor makes cover of nationwide diversity magazine

    Jul 14, 2021

    Dr. Grisselle Centeno, a professor at Florida Polytechnic University, is featured on the cover of the July 2021 edition of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The reputable nationwide publication is exclusively dedicated to providing news and information about issues concerning diversity in American higher education.

  • Tropical Storm Elsa Updates

    Jul 5, 2021

    Florida Poly is closely watching the trajectory of Tropical Storm Elsa as it approaches the state of Florida. At this time, all University operations will continue as normal. However, we know things can change quickly and the safety of our University community is always our top priority.

  • Fully funded, Florida Poly's new research building moves full steam ahead

    Jun 2, 2021

    The new Applied Research Center (ARC) being built at Florida Polytechnic University has received full funding by the state Legislature to complete its construction by next spring. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a research hub for the Central Florida region and a magnet for economic development around campus.

  • Prepare now for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

    Jun 1, 2021

    Forecasters predict a very busy 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. Florida Polytechnic University urges its students and employees to take early actions to prepare for possible storm impacts.

  • Former Sen. LeMieux visits Florida Poly and inspires next generation of trailblazers

    Apr 21, 2021

    Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux visited Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland and encouraged students to become the next generation of impactful leaders charged with driving Florida's economy forward.

  • Q&A: Cindy Nguyen finds confident self and sets to conquer big data field

    Apr 20, 2021

    Cindy Nguyen '21 joined Florida Polytechnic University as a brilliant, but timid student who was only interested in learning in class. She quickly realized that stepping out of her comfort zone would give her a more fun, well-rounded college experience. The graduate of Seacoast Collegiate High School in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, became an Admissions Ambassador and discovered a new passion by joining the Archery Club. And as she earns her bachelor's degree in data science with a concentration in big data analytics, she is excited to make her family proud.

  • Q&A: Jacinto Diego achieves longtime dream and readies for bright future

    Apr 2, 2021

    When Jacinto Diego '21 joined Florida Polytechnic University four years ago, he became the first in his family to go to college. This summer, he will earn his business analytics degree with a concentration in logistics and supply chain management, fulfilling a longtime dream. Diego had an active campus life as a member of the Astro Club and LASA. This Immokalee, Florida, native also enjoyed meeting and helping others as a student worker at the gym in the Student Development Center (SDC), planting the seed for a potential business of his own in the future.

  • New partnership with FSC to provide 4+1 MBA opportunities to Florida Poly grads

    Feb 15, 2021

    LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Polytechnic University and Florida Southern College announced today an exclusive public-private partnership that will allow Florida Poly students to earn a STEM bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Southern in five years or less.