Four accomplished professionals with extensive experience in law, business and education are joining Florida Polytechnic University’s Board of Trustees to help shape the institution’s future.
International advancements in research and technology are gaining momentum through a new partnership between Florida Polytechnic University and ITS Korea, an association that promotes intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in South Korea.
When Natalie Thompson ’19 settles into her cozy home office, she is working on far more than a passion project. The Florida Polytechnic University data analytics graduate is building a growing platform to help young professionals share their journeys and encourage others to pursue their high-tech career goals.
The year 2025 is ending just as audaciously for Florida Polytechnic University as it began. In a year that launched with a public safety-enhancing police invention and drew to a close with nearly $1 billion in economic impact, Florida Poly celebrated progress, expansion and international success.
Florida Polytechnic University’s undergraduate computer science and data science programs are among the best in the state and the nation, according to new rankings from Research.com, an online higher education resource.
With laptops ready and ideas buzzing, a fast-growing group of Florida Polytechnic University students meets each week to unwind, trade stories, and work on bringing their most ambitious and imaginative software projects to life.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University has completed its first month of official recruitment for its inaugural class, and those efforts are already exceeding expectations. The Florida Poly admissions team has received more than 2,000 inquiries and more than 400 applications so far. They expect to receive a total of 2,500 applications before August 2014 when the inaugural class begins.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Four of six degrees and one area of concentration that Florida Polytechnic University will offer upon opening in fall 2014 are among the top 10 “Most Recommended Majors” in a 2013-2014 report generated by PayScale.com. The report, which was based on a survey that asked college graduates whether or not they would recommend their degree, included information about starting
LAKELAND, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University on Tuesday stood in support of State Senate Bill 84 (SB-84), which provides criteria for U.S. military veterans to qualify for in-state tuition at public universities and colleges without first establishing state residency. The present-day GI Bill only covers in-state tuition rates. “Through their military service, veterans have made possible a society where
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Florida Polytechnic University today held its first Industry Partner Summit bringing together nearly 90 leaders from 40 innovating companies to help shape the university’s future curriculum. Representatives from companies like Cisco Systems, Harris Corporation, Boeing Spectrolab, Staples and Prolexic engaged in roundtable discussions to define priorities for degree concentrations including Big Data, Cloud Virtualization, Health Informatics, Cyber Gaming, Machine Intelligence and Nanotechnology. The
39 Industry-leading Companies to Help Shape Florida Polytechnic Curriculum at September 17 Summit LAKELAND, FL – More than 50 business leaders representing 39 firms focused on science, technology and engineering will come together next week at Florida Polytechnic University’s first Industry Partner Summit to help shape the university’s curriculum. Apple’s vice president of education, John Couch, will be the keynote speaker at
ORLANDO, Fla. — The University’s Board of Trustees voted today to approve the scholarship program for the 2014 class and will consider extending the program for additional classes. Incoming full-time undergraduate students to the new Florida Polytechnic University will receive scholarships valued at $5,000 per year for the first three years and $3,200 for the fourth year. Entering freshman students
ORLANDO, Fla., — Prospective students at the new Florida Polytechnic University will get a clearer picture on Monday of the likely scholarships they would be eligible for beginning in 2014. The University’s Board of Trustees will consider a proposal to provide scholarships to the inaugural undergraduate and graduate full-time, in-state students during its August 26 meeting at the Orlando International
Where were you born? On the Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. My father was in the Air Force at the time. Where did you go to high school? I graduated from Glens Falls High School in Glens Falls, New York in 2004. Were you in any organizations in high school? I ran track and cross-country. Where did you go to college? I graduated
Where were you born? Franklin Square, New York Where did you go to high school? Nature Coast Technical High School Were you in any organizations in high school? Management Club, Key Club, Peer Helpers and Construction Club Where did you go to college? Saint Leo University – Saint Leo, Florida Which organizations were you involved in? Sport Business Association, Student Ambassadors What did you study? I
Where were you born? Fort Myers, FL Where did you go to high school? North Fort Myers High School Were you in any organizations in high school? Yes, I played Volleyball, and was in the Environmental Club Where did you go to college? I received my Associate of Arts degree from Edison State College and received my bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University
LAKELAND, Fla. – Prospective students at Florida Polytechnic University and their families will be able to get an in-person sense of the campus, classrooms and curriculum at a new $1 million Admissions Visitor Center office opening in November. This will be the first building to open to the public at the new Polytechnic campus on Research Way. “Florida Polytechnic University
For the students who participated in the MERIT Summer Robotics Camp, the program may be over, but the memories will live on forever. MERIT, which stands for Medical Engineering and Robotics Innovation for Tomorrow, was a joint effort between Florida Poly, All Saints Academy, and the Robotics Institute and Center for Urology at Winter Haven Hospital. The program lasted four
