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An aerial view of the Florida Polytechnic University campus. Florida Poly's degree are among the highest paying in New York Federal Reserve Bank analysis.

Florida Poly degrees match nation’s highest-paying majors

Engineering and technology fields dominate the nation’s highest-paying college majors, according to a recent analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. At Florida Polytechnic University, students are preparing for careers at the forefront of those high-demand, high-wage fields.

An aerial view of Lake Myrtle Sports Complex shows the baseball facilities that will be home venues for Florida Poly's athletics program.

Auburndale partnership gives Florida Poly Athletics a home base

Florida Polytechnic University and the City of Auburndale are partnering to provide home venues for the University’s newly launched athletics program. Florida Poly will now host practices, home games and special events for several sports at Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex and the Auburndale Community Center.

The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department was reaccredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. Members of the department are pictured with Police Chief Aaron Murray at right.

Florida Poly Police earns reaccreditation as new chief transforms department

The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department earned reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, affirming its continued commitment to professional standards, accountability and service. It is an important milestone as the department introduces a series of improvements under Police Chief Aaron Murray’s leadership.

Skylar Limburg, a senior majoring in cybersecurity engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, at HID Global in Austin, Texas, where she is an intern.

Florida Poly senior helps protect high-tech systems at HID Global

Skylar Limburg is spending her summer turning classroom concepts into real-world impact through an internship at HID Global, a worldwide provider of secure identity and access control solutions. She is helping protect technologies used by millions of people every day in schools, businesses, hospitals and other facilities.

Megan Demeritt, a senior majoring in industrial engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, at Amazon's Lakeland warehouse, where she is an area manager intern.

Student dives into logistics and leadership during Amazon internship

Every online Amazon order triggers a complex, behind-the-scenes system, speeding the product to its recipient as quickly and efficiently as possible. This summer, Florida Polytechnic University senior Megan Demeritt is getting an inside look at those operations while helping make them even better as an area manager intern with the e-commerce giant.

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Florida Poly hosts panel on careers in defense and the military

Florida Polytechnic University’s Office of Public Policy Events hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion on Monday, March 17, examining the intersection of personal values, professional expertise, and the profound impact of service in defense-related careers.

Phoenixes celebrate grand opening of Florida Poly Campus Store

Florida Polytechnic University celebrated the grand opening of a brand-new campus store, a vibrant spot for students, faculty, and visitors to discover the latest branded gear, essential classroom supplies, and unique items to showcase their Phoenix pride.

Florida Poly recognized as top producer of U.S. Fulbright STEM scholars

Florida Polytechnic University has earned the prestigious designation as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution, an honor awarded by the U.S. Department of State for its commitment to global academic excellence. Only 130 of the nation’s four-year institutions – just 5% – earned a spot in the ranking.

Dr. Randy Avent honored as Florida Poly president emeritus

The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees has honored Dr. Randy K. Avent with the title of president emeritus, recognizing his exceptional leadership and lasting contributions to the University. The designation, reserved for former presidents who have served with distinction, was conferred during the Board’s meeting on Feb. 12.

High-tech employers draw record crowds of students to spring career fair

With nearly half of Florida Polytechnic University’s student population in attendance, employers filled the University’s Barnett Applied Research Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to recruit, interview and hire interns and full-time employees at the 2025 Spring Career and Internship Fair.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at Florida Polytechnic University, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining Florida Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.