Florida Polytechnic University is launching its first-ever summer camp, the Phoenix STEM Academy, offering students entering grades 3-12 an immersive, hands-on experience designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
For decades, scientists have struggled to quickly and affordably the detect microplastics and nanoplastics polluting the world’s water. Researchers at Florida Polytechnic University are working on a new approach that could change that.
Florida Polytechnic University students recently faced a high-stakes cybersecurity challenge, working to defend a simulated company network at the highly competitive Southeast Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
James Andrews ’22 is working to ensure the safety of the nation’s military, defense and law enforcement teams as an electrical engineer at Alakai Defense Systems.
Florida Polytechnic University, recognized for its high-quality, in-demand STEM graduates, is elevating the student experience with the launch of Florida Poly Athletics, a new collegiate athletics program debuting this fall.
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its international impact through a new agreement with the Fulbright Commission in Ecuador, creating new pathways for student exchanges and joint research advancements in STEM fields.
Dr. Chris Kelley, whose work in advancing Parkinson’s disease diagnosis and wearable care technology is garnering national attention, has been selected to join the celebrated ranks of Fulbright Specialists by the U.S. State Department.
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees is welcoming two new members whose expertise will further strengthen the institution’s position as a driving force in STEM education. The appointments bring a fresh perspective in entrepreneurship and law, as well as in the tech and defense industries.
Florida Polytechnic University and Applus+ IDIADA, a global leader in automotive design, engineering, testing and homologation services, have established a strategic partnership to expand educational and research opportunities on an international scale.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, was formally inducted into the esteemed Royal European Academy of Doctors this week, representing a defining achievement in his leadership journey and reinforcing the University’s expanding international presence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 worked so hard for.
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 April 25, at the University of South Florida.
