NSBE chapter empowers Black students in STEM
When mechanical engineering major Arianna Pierre arrived at Florida Polytechnic University, she was eager to build connections with her peers and find a circle of friends that reflected her own experience. Now president of the campus’ chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Pierre has not only found a motivated, STEM-minded community of […]
Florida Poly student excels at prestigious quantitative finance program
Andrew Sheha, an electrical engineering major at Florida Polytechnic University, recently completed the training program of a lifetime. The sophomore traveled to New York City as one of a handful of select participants for the highly competitive Jane Street IN FOCUS Program. The immersive one-week experience, which is designed to train and cultivate talent in […]
Florida Poly boosts graduate opportunities with higher stipends, program enhancements
Florida Polytechnic University students who have their sights set on a graduate degree now have a head start on the competition thanks to recent changes made to the University’s graduate program. The updated program increases the graduate assistantship stipend amount for thesis-track students from $2,400 to $4,000 per semester. “With this change, our graduate programs […]
Florida Poly ranks #1 in state for grads with lowest student debt
Florida Polytechnic University graduates begin their careers or graduate studies with the least amount of debt of any university in the state, according to a recent analysis comparing the average debt of college students across Florida.
Humans vs. Zombies Nerf battle brings action-packed fun to campus
More than 100 Florida Polytechnic University students have spent their week planning attacks, creating alliances, and defending themselves from a relentless horde of “zombies” making their way across the Lakeland campus. “This is the jumpiest week of the year for me,” said Richard Woody, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering. “I take the long way […]
Student video game developers take 1st and 2nd place at statewide game jam
Two teams of Florida Polytechnic University students showcased their exceptional video game creation skills and swept the first- and second-place awards at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) two-day Collegiate Game Jam, which ended in Orlando on Sunday, Jan. 14. The video game competition tasked 17 teams of undergraduate students from across the state to […]
Capstone team paves way for road development on the moon
A team of senior capstone students at Florida Polytechnic University is taking on the challenge of developing an innovative autonomous navigation system for a marsupial rover. The project is intended to contribute to the development of future infrastructure on the moon. The project’s goal is to assist in the development of roads on the moon […]
Florida Poly #1 most affordable cybersecurity degree program in nation
Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the No. 1 most affordable cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program in the country for 2024.
Police officer returns to Florida Poly to serve and protect
In an unusual twist of fate, Officer Abby Payne has come full circle, returning to Florida Polytechnic University, not as a student, but as a member of the University Police Department. Payne was part of Florida Poly’s inaugural class, pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. “It’s bittersweet coming back to where I started,” she said. […]
Alum thrives as Microsoft software engineer
Phelippe Souza-Herod ’21 is rocketing toward his professional goals as a software engineer at Microsoft in Atlanta, Georgia. The computer engineering graduate has found success in the dynamic world of technology, working with Microsoft’s Azure division.
