News

  • Coronavirus overview and prevention tips

    Jan 29, 2020

    The well-being of our students, faculty and staff is Florida Poly's top priority. We are monitoring updates related to the coronavirus, a serious respiratory illness that has caused more than 100 deaths in Asia.

  • Professor prioritizes mentorship for student success

    Jan 29, 2020

    Florida Polytechnic University senior Joshua Santos is laser-focused on pursuing a PhD and advancing in the field of electrical engineering. Since connecting with Dr. Muhammad Ullah, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, Santos has made great strides toward his goal.

  • New paid parental leave benefit on the way for Florida Poly employees

    Jan 28, 2020

    When Jill Hernandez gives birth to her third child this March, she plans to use her accrued vacation and sick leave to stay home with her new son for nine weeks. However, she may have a better option as a Florida Polytechnic University employee.

  • PhoenixHacks takes innovation to new heights at Florida Poly

    Jan 27, 2020

    The results of 24 hours of ingenuity, innovation, and hard work were on display after a fun and challenging hackathon competition on Jan. 26 at the Florida Polytechnic University Campus.

  • Hate lovebugs? Florida Poly students work to make them less of a nuisance

    Jan 24, 2020

    Driving down Florida's highways during lovebug season can be irritating, distracting, and even dangerous. Swarms of the insects can engulf vehicles, rapidly leading to poor visibility once they hit the windshield.

  • Outreach program highlights STEM at Florida Poly

    Jan 23, 2020

    Middle and high school students with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have a new way to get a close-up look at what Florida Polytechnic University has to offer and how the University can help them meet their career goals.

  • Florida Poly sees exceptional rise in applications

    Jan 22, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Polytechnic University is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students applying to become Phoenixes. At only two-thirds of the way through the 2020 recruitment cycle, the University has received 31% more freshman applications compared to this time last year. This includes a 44% increase in applicants from out of state.

  • Leadership takes center stage for students at Florida Poly

    Jan 16, 2020

    Master Sgt. Matthew Orlando, the Airman Leadership School commandant at MacDill Air Force Base, headed the first Leadership Co-Curricular Endorsement (CCE) Series workshop at Florida Polytechnic University on Jan. 15.

  • "Crazy idea" leads Florida Poly students to take on the technology services market

    Jan 15, 2020

    A group of Florida Polytechnic University students has found work with a great company that offers hands-on experience, flexible hours, fun co-workers, and the kind of boss most people only dream of - themselves.

  • Students find their place at spring Club Row

    Jan 14, 2020

    Matthew Dutchess wasn't quite sure what he was getting himself into when he agreed to participate in his first Nerf Tech Humans vs Zombies event at Florida Polytechnic University. It turned out to be one of the most consequential decisions of his college career.