News

  • Florida Poly researchers take on ransomware fight

    Oct 26, 2020

    The threat of ransomware grows more menacing by the day for everyone from single smartphone users to massive corporations. Vinicius Seixas '20, a graduate student studying computer science at Florida Polytechnic University, wants to find a way to stop ransomware in its tracks.

  • Florida Poly ranked among top 3 best-performing state universities

    Oct 21, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - Florida Polytechnic University was ranked third in the State University System for top performance at a low cost, according to WalletHub's 2021's Best College & University Rankings report released this week. The University is ranked behind only the University of Florida and Florida State University on the list.

  • Students learn about career in gaming at Xbox

    Oct 20, 2020

    Students who dream of one day joining the world that brings their favorite video games to life had an opportunity to hear directly from a professional in the field.

  • National security partnership has Florida Poly students solving pressing military problems

    Oct 19, 2020

    The U.S. military is turning to interdisciplinary teams of students from Florida Polytechnic University to help solve some of its most pressing challenges.

  • Virtual fun brings Florida Poly together on Phoenix Family Day

    Oct 16, 2020

    Proud Phoenixes will show off the Florida Polytechnic University way of life - virtually - on Saturday, Oct. 17, during Phoenix Family Day.

  • Florida Poly Police Department awarded statewide law enforcement accreditation

    Oct 15, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department is now an accredited law enforcement agency in the state of Florida. The department received the award from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) on Thursday, Oct. 15, recognizing its policies, procedures, and processes as meeting or exceeding industry standards.

  • University Procurement recognized with prestigious award

    Oct 15, 2020

    For a third consecutive year, Florida Polytechnic University's Procurement Department received the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The award recognizes public and nonprofit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence by embracing innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement.

  • Ph.D. and M.S. opportunities abound for Florida Poly students

    Oct 14, 2020

    A bachelor's degree from Florida Polytechnic University positions students to succeed in many of today's fastest-growing fields. However, many students have dreams that only a master's degree or a Ph.D. can help them achieve.

  • Heartland Scholarship Fund supports students from rural Florida

    Oct 13, 2020

    As Florida Polytechnic University grew from a vision to a nationally recognized STEM institution in just eight years, Ford Heacock remained steadfast as one of its staunchest supporters.

  • Students to explore professional opportunities at University's first virtual career fair

    Oct 13, 2020

    The search for jobs and internships got more complicated after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many companies to shift their interview and hiring processes online. But Pairris Jones, Florida Polytechnic University's associate director of career development, said Phoenixes are well positioned to do well in today's employment landscape.