Research advancing scientific knowledge and technology has earned five Florida Polytechnic University faculty members a place on Stanford University’s 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Florida 500 list for the third straight year, recognizing his leadership and growing influence in advancing STEM education and economic development.
Florida Polytechnic University’s new athletics program has received its first philanthropic gift, a $60,000 contribution from longtime Lakeland residents Bob and Deedra Knight. The milestone donation marks an exciting step forward for Florida Poly Athletics as the University builds its inaugural sports teams and gains support from the local community.
The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to grant accreditation to Florida Polytechnic University, marking the Commission’s first accreditation decision since its founding in 2025.
University and international leaders gathered at Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright Program alongside the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The Florida Polytechnic University Police Department has become the first law enforcement agency in the nation to integrate an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle into its operations. The manned aircraft, dubbed Astro in a double nod to science and the dog from the classic Jetsons cartoon, marks Florida Poly’s entry into the rapidly developing field of advanced air
Two teams of Florida Polytechnic University students showcased their exceptional video game creation skills and swept the first- and second-place awards at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) two-day Collegiate Game Jam, which ended in Orlando on Sunday, Jan. 14. The video game competition tasked 17 teams of undergraduate students from across the state to build a fully playable video
A team of senior capstone students at Florida Polytechnic University is taking on the challenge of developing an innovative autonomous navigation system for a marsupial rover. The project is intended to contribute to the development of future infrastructure on the moon. The project’s goal is to assist in the development of roads on the moon or other planets, specifically focusing
Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the No. 1 most affordable cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program in the country for 2024.
In an unusual twist of fate, Officer Abby Payne has come full circle, returning to Florida Polytechnic University, not as a student, but as a member of the University Police Department. Payne was part of Florida Poly’s inaugural class, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. “It’s bittersweet coming back to where I started,” she said. “It’s a wild ride being
Phelippe Souza-Herod ’21 is rocketing toward his professional goals as a software engineer at Microsoft in Atlanta, Georgia. The computer engineering graduate has found success in the dynamic world of technology, working with Microsoft’s Azure division.
The Makerspace at Florida Polytechnic University is giving students a creative haven to independently work on personal or classroom projects. The informal lab opened during the fall 2023 semester and is overseen by the University’s library. It is equipped with a diverse array of tools and equipment, including ordinary implements like wrenches and hammers, as well as specialized equipment such
Each year brings new accomplishments and good news for Florida Polytechnic University and 2023 was no different. The University earned stellar national rankings, received generous donations, and got to work on several new buildings around campus.
Students accepted to Florida Polytechnic University have the second-best SAT scores among public universities in the state, according to an analysis of federal data published recently by the Palm Beach Post. Among all Florida universities both public and private, Florida Poly ranked third in top SAT scores with an average admitted student SAT score of 1295 in 2021, the most
Dr. Alejandro Rolán, a researcher and professor from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Spain, is concluding his Fulbright Scholar term at Florida Polytechnic University this December. During his four-month stay, Rolán worked in collaboration with Dr. Edwar Romero-Ramirez, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Poly, on innovative research aimed at revolutionizing wind turbine sensor technology. Rolán, whose academic
A catapult, knitting machine, autonomous car, and robot were among the many student-designed projects on display last week as part of course presentations at Florida Polytechnic University. Dr. Rawa Adla is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering who teaches the microprocessors class that prompted the diverse designs. She said the presentations on Wednesday, Dec. 6, were part of
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
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
