LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University will consider an adjustment to its out-of-state tuition rates following recent authorization by the Florida Board of Governors.
Florida Polytechnic University’s annual Giving Day on March 11 soared past its $100,000 fundraising goal, securing $128,389 to support student success, hands-on learning, and the University’s singular STEM mission.
Florida Polytechnic University is launching its first-ever summer camp, the Phoenix STEM Academy, offering students entering grades 3-12 an immersive, hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
For decades, scientists have struggled to quickly and affordably the detect microplastics and nanoplastics polluting the world’s water. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University are working on a new approach that could change that.
Florida Polytechnic University students recently faced a high-stakes cybersecurity challenge, working to defend a simulated company network at the highly competitive Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
James Andrews ’22 is working to ensure the safety of the nation’s military, defense and law enforcement teams as an electrical engineer at Alakai Defense Systems.
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I’m Lauren Willison, and I’ve been an admissions counselor at Florida Polytechnic University since July. Before joining the Florida Poly recruitment team, I worked at Edison State College in several departments, including the student life, admissions and the orientation departments As an admissions counselor, I attend college fairs and talk with students and guidance counselors at high schools around the
Florida Poly’s Director of Government Relations Rick Maxey, Director of Nanotechnology and Multifunctional Materials Programs Robert I. MacCuspie, Ph.D. and Professor Ryan Integlia, Ph.D. were among representatives from Florida’s 12 public universities who participated in the first C.W. Bill Young Research Day of the State University System of Florida at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. The one-day workshop with key defense leaders was
LAKELAND, Fla. – Forty-four innovating firms have expressed interest in partnering with Florida Polytechnic University, according to a report released today by the university. This level of business interest in Florida’s newest university follows Florida Poly’s first Industry Partner Summit on September 17, 2013. The event brought together nearly 100 decision makers from innovating companies including Harris Corporation, Cisco Systems,
Hi! I’m Scott Rhodes, executive director of enrollment services at Florida Polytechnic University. I’ve worked in higher education for more than 15 years at places like Shenandoah University, Duquesne University, Concordia University Irvine and St. Leo University. Some of these schools have been around for hundreds of years and have great legacies, but to me being part of a modern
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has officially welcomed Chief Information Officer Tom Hull to its executive leadership team. Hull has 28 years of IT experience and has served as CIO for several universities including Virginia Commonwealth and, most recently, Pace University in New York. “Tom is a proven visionary in the field of information technology,” said Ava Parker, Florida
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University’s Board of Trustees Monday authorized a selection committee to negotiate for the development of on-campus student housing. The proposed project will provide a residence hall, or halls, with approximately 200 beds by August 2014 when the university’s inaugural class begins. The selection committee issued a public request for statements of qualifications in September and
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has completed its first month of official recruitment for its inaugural class, and those efforts are already exceeding expectations. The Florida Poly admissions team has received more than 2,000 inquiries and more than 400 applications so far. They expect to receive a total of 2,500 applications before August 2014 when the inaugural class begins.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Four of six degrees and one area of concentration that Florida Polytechnic University will offer upon opening in fall 2014 are among the top 10 “Most Recommended Majors” in a 2013-2014 report generated by PayScale.com. The report, which was based on a survey that asked college graduates whether or not they would recommend their degree, included information about starting
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University on Tuesday stood in support of State Senate Bill 84 (SB-84), which provides criteria for U.S. military veterans to qualify for in-state tuition at public universities and colleges without first establishing state residency. The present-day GI Bill only covers in-state tuition rates. “Through their military service, veterans have made possible a society where
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University today held its first Industry Partner Summit bringing together nearly 90 leaders from 40 innovating companies to help shape the university’s future curriculum. Representatives from companies like Cisco Systems, Harris Corporation, Boeing Spectrolab, Staples and Prolexic engaged in roundtable discussions to define priorities for degree concentrations including Big Data, Cloud Virtualization, Health Informatics, Cyber Gaming, Machine Intelligence and Nanotechnology. The
