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Florida Poly steps up to the plate with first baseball coach

June 9, 2026

LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has named TJ Marik as the inaugural head coach of its baseball program. The addition brings another instrumental leader to campus as the University continues to establish the Florida Poly Athletics program. Marik brings substantial head coaching experience and a strong background in player development to the new role. Before joining Florida Poly, he served as head coach at Siena Heights University following a successful tenure at Missouri Valley College, where his teams earned all-conference

Austin Lubetkin '19 is a software engineer at Northrup Grumman and an accomplished digital artist. His Florida Poly degree is in computer science.

Art and engineering drive Florida Poly alum’s success

June 5, 2026

Austin Lubetkin ’19 has built a career at the intersection of technology and creativity, balancing software engineering at Northrop Grumman with a passion for visual art. Now, the Florida Poly alumnus is bringing those worlds together in “Memories of Water,” an exhibit at the Orlando Science Center.

Clay Roberts is Florida Poly's first men's soccer head coach.

Florida Poly scores veteran coach for men’s soccer

June 3, 2026

Florida Polytechnic University has named Clay Roberts the first head coach of its men’s soccer program, adding an experienced team builder as the University continues launching its new athletics department.

Florida Poly leaders and Presidential Ambassadors at the Florida State Capitol.

New state investment fuels Florida Poly’s continued momentum and growth

May 29, 2026

Florida Polytechnic University is poised to continue its strong trajectory of growth following the Florida Legislature’s approval of $19 million in the state’s 2026-2027 budget to support student success initiatives, infrastructure growth and strategic enrollment expansion.

Senior Joseph Noble is part of the prestigious DAAD RISE program in Germany this summer, working to advance generative AI.

Florida Poly senior heads to Germany to advance generative AI engineering

May 27, 2026

Florida Poly senior Joseph Noble is taking on a global challenge that could help transform the use of generative artificial intelligence in mechanical engineering. Noble, a computer engineering major, is working at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany this summer as part of the country’s prestigious DAAD RISE program.

Head Women's Basketball Coach Nikki Jessee at Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Poly tips off women’s basketball with first head coach

May 20, 2026

Florida Polytechnic University has named Nikki Jessee as the first head coach of its women’s basketball program, adding another experienced leader as the University continues to build Florida Poly Athletics.

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STEM (in)dustry events feature top employers offering insight to hidden career options

October 16, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University students are getting an inside look at STEM career opportunities across varied industries – including those many don’t immediately associate with engineering and applied sciences. The “STEM (in)dustry” event series was launched this fall by the University’s career services office. It was designed to both showcase the versatility of STEM degrees as well as acquaint students with

Florida Poly students shine at annual career fair featuring top STEM employers

October 6, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University junior Mackenzie Stanfield dressed to impress at the University’s annual fall career and internship fair this week, making a beeline to talk with representatives from two of the world’s most respected employers – who also stood to make her professional dreams come true. The Walt Disney Company and Universal Destinations & Experiences attended the event on Thursday,

Florida Poly advances campus growth with Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building

October 2, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University revealed on Monday the modern design and functionality of the new Gary C. Wendt Engineering Building, a 40,000-square-foot academic facility that will begin construction next spring.

$477K grant helps Florida Poly advance cybersecurity education

September 29, 2023

Cybersecurity education at Florida Polytechnic University received a structural and financial boost this year, setting a pathway for producing even more highly skilled professionals in the field. A $477,000 grant from a joint endeavor of the Florida Department of Education and the Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida) helped enhance and promote both the cybersecurity engineering undergraduate degree, which focuses

Duke Energy receives Florida Poly’s 1st Employer Engagement Award

September 28, 2023

Duke Energy Corporation was recognized for its steadfast partnership with Florida Polytechnic University at the institution’s annual state of the University address during Phoenix Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. The company received the inaugural Employer Engagement Award, which recognizes industry partners who support the rigorous all-STEM education Florida Poly students receive. Allison Pirpich, Florida Poly’s director of career services

Barnett family’s transformational gift names Florida Poly’s state-of-the-art research center

September 27, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University announced a new name for its state-of-the-art research building: the Barnett Applied Research Center. The name honors the Barnett family and its longstanding support and generosity for the University.

Florida Poly celebrates family, success at 2023 Phoenix Family Day

September 23, 2023

Campus tours, carnival games, and a state of the University address welcomed hundreds of students and their loved ones to the 2023 Phoenix Family Day at Florida Polytechnic University on Saturday, Sept. 23. “I think this event is definitely a great thing,” said Oscar Galdona, who traveled from Gibsonton, Florida, to see his son, Nico Galdona. “It integrates the parents

National workshop at Florida Poly unveils advances on rare earth element extraction

September 22, 2023

Research scientists and industry leaders from across the country converged at Florida Polytechnic University to learn about research in the area of rare earth element (REE) extraction at the CMI 2023 Phosphate Workshop. The Florida Poly-hosted event, which took place at the Applied Research Center on campus, focused on progress in extracting REEs from phosphoric Acid Sludge, or the byproduct

Florida Poly ranks as Top 20 public engineering program nationwide

September 18, 2023

U.S. News and World Report ranked Florida Polytechnic University a top 20-public engineering program without a Ph.D. in the nation, as part of its 2023-2024 Best Colleges list released today. The University was also ranked the No. 1 public college in the Southeast Region for the third consecutive year.

Florida Poly esports growing, making its mark nationally

September 12, 2023

Esports at Florida Polytechnic University has achieved a remarkable level of success and recognition as it continues to make waves in the world of competitive gaming. With teams competing in several popular games, the University’s esports program has quietly attracted a dedicated campus following and surging national prominence.

Florida Poly Board of Trustees announces presidential search committee

September 7, 2023

The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees announced the selection of the 15-member presidential search committee that will work to find the institution’s second president.

SGA president sets ambitious goals for second term

September 5, 2023

Florida Polytechnic University senior Melia Rodriguez is spending her second term as Student Government Association (SGA) president laying the groundwork for the organization’s efficient and sustainable future. She said she is focusing on optimizing resources and SGA’s operations. As part of this effort, the organization recently transferred oversight of Florida Poly’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) and registered student organizations (RSO)