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  • A vision fulfilled: President Avent reflects on decade of leadership

    Jul 1, 2024

    When Florida Polytechnic University opened its doors for instruction in August of 2014, every bit of the STEM-focused institution was brand new - including its president.

  • President Avent's passion project a tribute to his dad

    Jun 15, 2024

    Dr. Randy K. Avent is giving himself a gift that would make his father proud. For the last three years, the Florida Polytechnic University president has spent many of his weekends outside his Lakeland, Florida, home carefully restoring his dad's 1983 Chevrolet C10 pick-up truck to its original condition.

  • Florida Poly's noteworthy Fulbright cohort geared up to make a difference

    May 29, 2024

    In a prestigious international exchange of research, ideas, and culture, Florida Polytechnic University is again expecting robust participation in the U.S Fulbright Program for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • President Avent named Florida Poly's 2024 commencement speaker

    Apr 22, 2024

    Florida Polytechnic University has announced that its founding president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, will be its 2024 commencement speaker. This year's commencement comes as the University marks its 10th anniversary.

  • Florida Poly president named to Tampa Bay's list of most impactful business leaders

    Feb 1, 2023

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, was recognized as one of the most influential business executives by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The publication revealed its annual Power 100 list today, acknowledging the business leaders who have generated the biggest impact in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Florida Poly president selected to prominent list of top influential leaders

    Oct 27, 2022

    For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of Florida's most influential leaders by Florida Trend magazine. The publication's annual Florida 500 list features the state's top leaders and executives across major industries.

  • 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.

  • Florida Poly expands European footprint with presidential visit to Spain

    Jun 20, 2022

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, strengthened European ties and shared the University's approach to producing career-ready STEM graduates in a visit to Spain that concluded on Monday, June 20.

  • Florida Poly president makes Tampa Bay's Power 100 list

    Jan 28, 2022

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, was named one of the most influential businesspeople in the Tampa Bay area by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The publication recently revealed its annual Power 100 list recognizing the region's most impactful business leaders.

  • State University System letter to students

    Jul 27, 2021

    State University System Students: We are excited to welcome you to our campuses next month! To help us provide high-quality classes, student services, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs in a healthy environment, we strongly recommend that all students get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus before arriving on campus.