U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling visited Florida Polytechnic University on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to lead a roundtable discussion on preparing students for high-demand careers and meeting employer’s evolving workforce needs.
With the Nov. 3 midterm elections just four weeks away, Florida Polytechnic University attracted over 100 people to a panel discussion on Oct. 6, about differing political party approaches to hot-button issues such as artificial intelligence, affordable housing and public investment.
The tiny technology fueling some of the world’s biggest breakthroughs was front and center at Florida Polytechnic University during Florida Association for Nanotechnology’s annual NanoFlorida Conference.
A year after launching its specialized student-powered Security Operations Center (SOC), Florida Polytechnic University is seeing its hands-on education deliver remarkable results as students step into competitive industry roles and the program evolves into a proven training ground for emerging cybersecurity professionals.
Florida Polytechnic University welcomed high school students to campus on Saturday, Sept. 26, for its inaugural Environmental Engineering Day, offering hands-on experiences in sustainability and water quality.
Florida Polytechnic University has revealed the designs for its highly anticipated Student Achievement Center (StAC), a striking, ultramodern facility that will become the centerpiece of student life while supporting the University’s rapidly growing enrollment.
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.
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.
Florida Polytechnic University has been recognized with the prestigious 2026 Ellucian Impact Award for transforming the student experience through advanced technology solutions that improve student success and operational efficiency.
Four Florida Polytechnic University esports teams recently donned their digital armor, stepping onto the national stage and battling top programs from institutions such as Purdue University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Michigan.
Florida Polytechnic University has named Jack Paris as the first head coach of its women’s soccer program as the University continues building its new athletics department.
Florida Polytechnic University marked a significant milestone on Saturday, May 9, celebrating its largest graduating class to date as more than 430 students crossed the stage at the University’s 2026 commencement.
Andrew McDonnell ’26 never stopped dreaming about the stars. As a child, he looked up at the sky, wondering what was out there, and that curiosity followed him to Florida Poly, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, took aerospace courses, and worked on a lunar mobility senior capstone project. He graduates on May 9.
Florida Polytechnic University has reached on-campus housing capacity for the upcoming academic year, reflecting continued strong demand and record student interest.
Florida Polytechnic University inducted 12 students into its highly selective Presidential Ambassadors program, where they will serve as official student representatives at key University events and engage with campus and community leaders.
Samantha Bentley ’26 didn’t always feel ready to step into leadership or research roles during her time as a computer science student at Florida Polytechnic University, but discovered she grew the most by doing it anyway. She will receive her bachelor’s degree on Saturday, May 9.
More than 360 Florida Polytechnic University seniors presented high-tech, industry-sponsored projects at the eighth annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, gaining hands-on experience and solving real-world challenges.
Florida Polytechnic University has named Mike Settle as its inaugural head softball coach, adding a veteran leader with deep Polk County roots to the University’s new Florida Poly Athletics program.
