News

  • Six steps to prepare for the peak of hurricane season

    Sep 7, 2021

    As hurricane season nears its peak on Sept. 10 and the National Hurricane Center continues monitoring potential storm systems in the Atlantic, it's important for everyone at Florida Polytechnic University to make sure they are prepared. September is National Preparedness Month, and the annual campaign encourages all Americans to prepare for disasters and other emergencies through the end of hurricane season on Nov. 30 and beyond.

  • 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.

  • Chemistry practice wins national award for lab innovation

    Aug 31, 2021

    An effort to shift chemistry lab practices and reduce the amount of hazardous waste produced during the completion of student lab experiments has won Florida Polytechnic University Environmental Health and Safety a national award for innovation.

  • Focused on student involvement, new SGA president is ready to lead

    Aug 30, 2021

    With an agenda that includes strengthening student organizations, increasing student resources, and helping the University community move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, Samantha Ashby has hit the ground running in her new position as Student Government Association president at Florida Polytechnic University.

  • New dining options, leadership invigorate campus food choices

    Aug 27, 2021

    Phoenixes seeking to satisfy a craving for tasty, healthy food are finding a pleasant slate of updates across the Florida Polytechnic University campus.

  • Florida Poly incoming class skyrockets 25% becoming largest class yet

    Aug 26, 2021

    The fall 2021 class of incoming students is the largest in Florida Polytechnic University's history with more than 625 new students joining the University from an applicant pool of almost 2,000.

  • Purple Fire rallies students during first week of class

    Aug 25, 2021

    When Rikkote Benfele made his way across Florida Polytechnic University's campus on the first day of class on Tuesday, Aug. 24, he said he knew he'd made the right decision when it came to choosing a college.

  • Move-in and orientation weekend sets successful tone for new semester

    Aug 23, 2021

    New and returning Florida Polytechnic University students took part in busy move-in and orientation activities on campus on Aug. 21-23 just before classes begin on Tuesday, Aug. 24.

  • Student leadership takes center stage at weeklong U Lead events

    Aug 18, 2021

    Presidential Ambassadors, orientation leaders, peer health educators, education assistants, and other student leaders at Florida Polytechnic University are gaining a deep understanding of leadership skills and techniques during the inaugural Florida Poly U Lead student leadership initiative.

  • President Randy Avent welcomes students to campus

    Aug 17, 2021

    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.