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Florida Poly extends six-year run as No. 1 public college in the South

September 22, 2026

For the sixth consecutive year, Florida Polytechnic University is the No. 1 public college in the South according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges Rankings, while continuing to gain national prominence in engineering and value. Florida Poly climbed 13 spots to No. 16 nationally among public engineering programs without a Ph.D. and ranked the No. 1 best value public school in the South.

Students participate in the first Engineering Olympics at Florida Polytechnic University.

Student clubs spark competition at first Engineering Olympics

September 18, 2026

Nearly 100 Florida Polytechnic University students put their engineering skills to the test at the University’s first-ever Engineering Olympics on Thursday, Sept. 17.

Alumna Melia Rodriguez is a software engineer at CoStar Group, a real estate technology company.

Alumna turns initiative into impact for real estate technology

September 16, 2026

Just two years after graduating from Florida Polytechnic University, Melia Rodriguez ’24 is putting her skills to work on technology used by one of the world’s leading providers of real estate data and analytics. As a software engineer at CoStar Group in Richmond, Virginia, she develops tools that help support critical business operations and the company’s expansion into new international markets.

Colby Manrodt is serving his second term as SGA president at Florida Polytechnic University.

SGA president’s second term to focus on student leadership, involvement

September 11, 2026

When Colby Manrodt ’26 stepped up to become president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Florida Polytechnic University in the fall of 2025, he prioritized strengthening students’ sense of community and restructuring the organization. Now in his second term, the now graduate student aims to take those goals even further.

Detroit Tigers, Florida Poly join forces to advance player health and performance

September 8, 2026

The Detroit Tigers and Florida Polytechnic University are launching a new partnership that brings together data science, academic research and professional sports to tackle real-world challenges in player health and performance.

Florida Polytechnic University’s computer science and data science degree programs received top rankings from Research.com.

Florida Poly earns top state, national rankings in computer science, data science

September 3, 2026

Florida Polytechnic University’s data science and computer science programs are earning top recognition in newly released rankings from Research.com, including No. 1 spots among Florida’s public universities and a top 20 national ranking for the University’s undergraduate data science degree.

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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.

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.

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

Polyphonics bring barbershop harmonies to Florida Poly

October 23, 2023

The unmistakable sounds of classic American barbershop music can often be found wafting across Florida Polytechnic University – echoing in the Innovation, Science, and Technology Building, serenading groups at The Nest, and reverberating inside the atrium at the Barnett Applied Research Center. The silky-smooth voices behind the infectious tunes are the Polyphonics, Florida Poly’s new barbershop quartet. With four diverse

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