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President Stephenson named to Florida 500 list for second consecutive year

October 21, 2025

Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has once again been recognized among Florida’s 500 most influential business leaders by Florida Trend magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Stephenson has earned a place on the prestigious Florida 500 list, which honors leaders who are shaping the state’s future through innovation, vision, and impact.

Florida Poly and Sittadel to launch student-driven cybersecurity center

October 20, 2025

Florida Polytechnic University and tech company Sittadel are teaming up to boost the region’s cybersecurity workforce and advance experiential learning and innovation through the development of a new student-powered Security Operations Center.

Experts at Florida Poly panel discuss the future of nuclear fusion

October 15, 2025

The quest for fusion as a source of abundant, clean energy has inspired scientists and innovators for decades. With climate change a global concern, the urgency and uncertainty surrounding nuclear fusion’s role in powering the planet are more relevant than ever. A panel of experts explored this topic at Florida Polytechnic University on Monday, Oct. 13, as part of its

Florida Poly repeats national Top 10 career outcomes ranking

October 14, 2025

Florida Polytechnic University has earned a Top-10 national ranking for graduates’ career outcomes in WalletHub’s 2026 College & University Rankings, released Monday, Oct. 13.

Pioneering research showcases success of Florida Poly’s capstone program

October 9, 2025

A new study finds that Florida Polytechnic University students graduate better prepared for STEM careers than their peers at most institutions, thanks to the University’s distinctive capstone design program.

Creative networking strategy connects students with industry, opportunity

October 8, 2025

When Dr. Kais Jribi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, invited standout students to join him at the industry-leading CAMX, The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo recently in Orlando, his goal went beyond exposing them to learn the latest in advanced manufacturing and composite materials.

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Search for Florida Poly’s 2nd president officially kicks off

December 13, 2023

The search for the next president of Florida Polytechnic University was officially launched on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after the University’s Board of Trustees approved the presidential position criteria recommended by its presidential search committee. With this Board’s approval, the committee is ready to charge full steam ahead with the search process and subsequent review of candidates. The approval comes one

Florida Poly’s Dieckmann contributes to national discussion on higher ed resilience

December 5, 2023

Mike Dieckmann, vice president for information technology services and CIO at Florida Polytechnic University, recently made significant contributions to digital journal Educause Review’s annual top 10 issues report for higher education information technology for 2024. Educause, a national association for higher education IT professionals, annually assembles a diverse panel of experts to explore pressing challenges in the field. Dieckmann has

Fall Game Expo spotlights student-created video games

December 2, 2023

Video games challenged and entertained high school students from throughout the region on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Florida Polytechnic University’s annual Fall Game Expo. The event showcased games created by teams of students from the Game Design 1 course. High school students from throughout the region attended the event to get a close-up look at the campus and what the

Scholarship, internship position Phoenix for impressive future

November 30, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University senior Andrew Wernersbach’s hard work and dedication to his education have resulted in an exceptional job waiting for him at Ball Aerospace after his graduation in May 2024. The coming position as an engineering associate in Boulder, Colorado, comes after Wernersbach’s strong internship performance with the company that began during the summer of 2023 and continues today.

Thanksgiving holiday campus services and closures

November 17, 2023

With the long holiday weekend just a few days away, Florida Polytechnic University wishes the entire University community a happy Thanksgiving. Those staying on campus and those leaving to spend the holiday with friends and family should be mindful of the following changes to campus services and closures during the break. There will be no classes Wednesday, Nov. 22 through

Phoenix Racing accelerates vision for faster solar racecar

November 12, 2023

The road to victory is paved with sunshine for a determined team of Florida Polytechnic University students. Phoenix Racing is an interdisciplinary group working to design and build a solar racecar to take on vehicles built by students from many of the country’s top universities. The 30-member team built its first solar racecar last year as a proof of concept

Florida Poly vet reflects on his journey of service

November 9, 2023

Joining the military was a huge opportunity for Joshua Lewis – it was the key to achieving his personal and professional dreams. At 17 years old, Lewis, now a web developer at Florida Polytechnic University, was a high school student searching for ways to attend and play soccer in college. “Serving was always important to me, but I always figured

Autonomous vehicles take center stage at Florida Poly event

November 8, 2023

Experts agree that self-driving vehicles are inevitable and will be taking over the roads within the next 20 years, but many issues remain surrounding their technology, safety, and regulatory framework.

3 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top 2% of scientists

November 7, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University professors with advanced research in fields such as nanotechnology, rare earth element recovery, and electrical and computer engineering have been named to a prestigious list of the world’s top 2% of scientists.

Distinguished professor’s $500,000 gift funds Florida Poly’s first endowed chair

November 2, 2023

From a modest upbringing to global recognition as a renowned leader in electrical and computer engineering, Florida Polytechnic University professor Dr. Muhammad Rashid is using his personal accomplishments to inspire and improve the future of education in his field. Together with his wife, Dr. Fatema Rashid, Rashid has donated $250,000 with a matching gift of $250,000 to create the Dr.

IFF and Florida Poly discuss partnership at annual Corporate Impact Summit

October 30, 2023

The future of Florida Polytechnic University and its relationship with Fortune 500 company IFF was discussed at Florida Poly’s annual Corporate Impact Summit on Thursday, Oct. 26. The event, sponsored by the University’s Corporate Impact Network, attracted dozens of students, employees, and community members to the Barnett Applied Research Center on campus to learn about how Florida Poly’s first on-campus

Florida Poly president honored as top business leader on prestigious statewide list

October 25, 2023

In his last year as Florida Polytechnic University president, Dr. Randy K. Avent was recognized once again for his exceptional leadership by statewide magazine Florida Trend. It is the fifth consecutive year Avent makes the publication’s prominent Florida 500 list, which celebrates the state’s most influential business leaders and executives across major industries. “Being selected alongside so many outstanding leaders