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Colombian National Team coach brings World Cup experience to Florida Poly soccer players

September 19, 2025

Legendary Colombian soccer coach Nelson Abadía brought his expertise and inspiration to Florida Polytechnic University on Thursday, Sept. 18, as he observed the men’s and women’s soccer teams in training and shared advice to strengthen their game. “It was unforgettable. Coach Abadía brought so much knowledge, and his presence alone elevated the atmosphere,” said Sebastian Anzola, captain of Florida Poly’s

Students face off in epic Humans vs. Zombies Nerf battle

September 12, 2025

A “zombie infection” overtook Florida Polytechnic University during the week of Sept. 8, slowly spreading from three infected students to nearly all the players in a campuswide Humans vs. Zombies Nerf dart battle.

From NASA to startup: Alumna launches AI platform to bridge tech and policy

September 5, 2025

Payton Barnwell ’19 has dedicated her successful high-tech career to creating meaningful impact through innovation. She helped optimize space station crops as a NASA intern, worked in mission control at Virgin Galactic, and led geospatial product development at SkyFi, creating easy-to-use tools from complex data and imagery. Now, the Florida Polytechnic University alumna has embarked on a new adventure. Barnwell

NSF-funded study uses brain data to rethink engineering education

September 3, 2025

Fueled by a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, innovative research at Florida Polytechnic University aims to redefine the way professors approach engineering design education. Dr. Elisabeth Kames, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, received a $200,000 grant to study how students cognitively engage with engineering design challenges. The research will employ neurocognitive tools such as electroencephalography (EEG), as well as

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Florida Poly president receives European honor, strengthens global ties

May 16, 2025

Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, was formally inducted into the esteemed Royal European Academy of Doctors (RAED) this week, representing a defining achievement in his leadership journey and reinforcing the University’s expanding international presence. The ceremony took place on Thursday, May 15, in Barcelona, where Stephenson delivered a powerful inaugural address on the evolving role of leadership

Florida Poly defies national trends with affordable degrees, powerful outcomes

May 13, 2025

With the average cost of a four-year degree continuing to soar, 81% of American college students now believe tuition is out of control, according to a recent WalletHub survey. The report also reveals growing concerns over student debt, job prospects and the overall return on investment in a college education. At Florida Polytechnic University, students find a different experience. As

Florida Poly appoints Dr. Brad Thiessen to lead academic vision as provost and VP

May 8, 2025

Dr. Brad Thiessen has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs of Florida Polytechnic University, where he will serve as the institution’s chief academic officer, guiding the quality, integrity and advancement of its academic mission. “I am honored to serve Florida Poly at such a pivotal time for our University,” Thiessen said. “As we grow our enrollment, expand

Florida Poly and OCOM announce strategic affiliation to strengthen Florida’s STEM-to-medical pipeline

May 5, 2025

Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) and Florida Polytechnic University have announced a strategic affiliation aimed at creating a seamless pathway from undergraduate STEM education to professional medical training. This collaboration brings together two of Florida’s fastest-growing institutions in science, technology, engineering, and health sciences. By aligning Florida Poly’s rigorous STEM education with OCOM’s innovative medical curriculum, the collaboration seeks

Florida Poly celebrates largest graduating class in University history

May 4, 2025

Florida Polytechnic University reached a significant milestone on Sunday, May 4, as it celebrated its largest commencement ceremony to date. More than 330 students earned in-demand degrees at the state’s only all-STEM public university, ready to make important contributions to their industries. For the graduates, the record-breaking event at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland marked the culmination of years

Florida Poly brothers set to graduate, build future success

May 2, 2025

Among the more than 330 Phoenixes who will celebrate their high-demand STEM degrees during Florida Polytechnic University’s commencement on Sunday, May 4, are brothers Dimitri and Taki Tsetsekas, campus leaders and business partners from Palm Harbor, Florida. Taki Tsetsekas, the current student body president, will receive a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. This summer, Dimitri Tsetsekas ’24 will receive a

Q&A: Tenacious grad ready to power the future of energy

May 2, 2025

The Florida Polytechnic University experience has been transformative for Prisca Chavannes ’25. She arrived as a quiet freshman from Lehigh Acres, Florida, and has grown into a confident and driven campus leader. As she prepares to graduate on Sunday, May 4, with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Chavannes is poised to pursue her long-term goals of shaping the future

Q&A: Data science grad fueled by family, empowered by data

May 1, 2025

Maria Valencia ’25 will be proud to represent her family when she receives her bachelor’s degree in data science from Florida Polytechnic University on Sunday, May 4. She said she is honored to show what she has done with the opportunities her mother, an immigrant from Colombia, worked so hard for. Valencia, currently a data science coordinator at Saddle Creek

Grad student’s pitch wins $2K for pioneering asthma monitoring device

April 29, 2025

Florida Polytechnic University graduate student Carson Eelman’s entrepreneurial pitch for a high-tech asthma monitoring device earned him second place at the 2025 Florida Blue Healthcare Pitch Competition on Friday, April 25, at the University of South Florida. Eelman was among only 13 finalists from across Florida to pitch their business ideas at the highly competitive event, which tasked participants with

Rising leaders celebrated as 2025-2026 Presidential Ambassadors

April 28, 2025

Florida Polytechnic University’s newest crop of Presidential Ambassadors is ready to make an impact. The nine students selected for the prestigious 2025-2026 cohort were officially inducted during a special ceremony on Friday, April 25, marking the beginning of their leadership journey at the University. Presidential Ambassadors are an elite group of students who are appointed each year by the University

Seniors wow industry sponsors at Florida Poly’s largest Capstone Showcase

April 24, 2025

With models, displays and polished presentations at the ready, 45 teams of Florida Polytechnic University students showed off their high-tech industry-sponsored projects at the University’s seventh annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 23. The event was the largest in the University’s history. “Capstone at Florida Poly is something truly special,” said Dr. Matt Bohm, director of industry engagement and

Seniors pledge integrity and excellence at Order of the Engineer induction

April 23, 2025

With a pledge to uphold the standards and dignity of the engineering profession, nearly 100 Florida Polytechnic University students were inducted into the Order of the Engineer on Wednesday, April 23. The national association for graduate and professional engineers focuses on promoting pride and responsibility in the profession. As part of the ceremony, each inductee received a stainless-steel ring to

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