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Florida Polytechnic University has earned its fifth straight title as the No. 1 public college in the South in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, a testament to the University’s exceptional growth and sustained excellence in just its 11th year.
Florida Polytechnic University buzzed with energy on Saturday, Sept. 20, as more than 850 parents, siblings and friends joined students on campus for the annual Phoenix Family Day. Visitors explored the University, played games, tackled hands-on STEM challenges and experienced firsthand the vibrant spirit of the Florida Poly community alongside their favorite Phoenix student. Gladys Diaz, from Miramar, Florida, joined
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
Dr. Ian Bentley, chair of the Department of Physics at Florida Polytechnic University, developed a new machine learning model to improve predictions of nuclear binding energies.
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.
A panel discussion at Florida Polytechnic University on Monday, Sept. 8, examined the history, benefits and future of phosphate mining.
A love of aircraft and aerospace is bringing together Florida Polytechnic University students who want to put their engineering know-how to the test while building and flying faster, more aerodynamic model airplanes and helicopters. Flight Club is a new student organization that launched at the beginning of the fall semester, quickly gaining popularity. “I’ve always had an interest in aerospace
An international research partnership at Florida Polytechnic University is developing new technology to improve the performance of batteries that will power the machinery that keeps the world running. Dr. Gerardo Carbajal, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Poly, is leading two energy-focused projects in collaboration with Dr. Antonio Soria, a professor at the University Carlos III of Madrid
While many technology and engineering students may not think much about chemistry in their day-to-day studies, a group of chemistry students and faculty aimed to change that with a fun, hands-on event at the Barnett Applied Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 24. Discover the Magic of Chemistry in Photography and Imaging was part of the University’s celebration of National Chemistry
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been named to the prestigious Florida 500, an annual list published by Florida Trend magazine recognizing the state’s most influential executives in diverse economic sectors. This acknowledgment marks Stephenson’s debut on the list, following his appointment earlier this year as Florida Poly’s second president. “I am deeply honored to be recognized
Florida Polytechnic University was ranked No. 8 in the nation for top career outcomes for its graduates in WalletHub’s 2025’s Best Universities Ranking, released this week. This recognition placed Florida Poly alongside elite institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Georgetown University and Duke University. Among public institutions, Florida Poly ranked No. 1 in the country. Additionally, WalletHub ranked
Florida Polytechnic University had an important presence at a prestigious international conference specifically dedicated to the development and innovation of the citrus flavor and beverage industries. Dr. Robert Kryger, an adjunct professor of physics and a citrus industry veteran, recently highlighted the state’s long history in citrus flavor technology at the annual International Citrus and Beverage Conference in Clearwater, Florida,
Nearly 100 high-tech companies gathered at Florida Polytechnic University’s Fall Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 1, offering students pathways to competitive, in-demand opportunities. The career fair was the University’s largest ever, growing by over 40% in both student and employer attendance since fall 2023. More than 700 students attended the event. “We’ve hired plenty of Florida Poly students
Florida Polytechnic University has strengthened its academic leadership with the addition of two new department chairs, elevating the student learning experience with their expertise and vision. Dr. Asai Asaithambi is the new chair of the University’s Computer Science Department and Dr. Paul Hettler now leads the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Department. Dr. Asai Asaithambi From his front-row seat in
For the fourth consecutive year, Florida Polytechnic University has been recognized as the No. 1 public college in the Southeast in the U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025 Best Colleges rankings. Additionally, Florida Poly ranked among the Top 20 public engineering programs without a Ph.D. in the nation for the second year in a row and as the No. 2
With the Nov. 5 election just seven weeks away, Florida Polytechnic University highlighted election security issues at its Guardians of Democracy panel discussion on Tuesday afternoon at its Barnett Applied Research Center. The event, hosted by Florida Poly’s Office of Public Policy Events, brought together a bipartisan group of experts to discuss challenges and solutions in election security. On the
Drive and determination are second nature for Kayle Peña Agront, a senior majoring in computer engineering at Florida Polytechnic University. When not studying, she is gaining experience at her digital engineering internship at Draper, a nonprofit engineering innovation company. Peña is training as a quality engineer in microelectronics at its facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. “I love it – I
Through a strong final enrollment push during the first weeks of the new academic year, Florida Polytechnic University saw a significant spike in student interest, resulting in record-setting enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester. Classes started on Aug. 20. The University’s updated fall enrollment number is over 1,770, a 10% increase over last year. At the start of the semester,
