Florida Poly Foundation names Jack Harrell board chair
Longtime Lakeland businessman Jack Harrell III has been appointed chair of the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board of Directors. Harrell has been a member of the board since 2018.
Work less, learn more: Florida Poly’s affordability reduces hours students must work
The burden of paying for a quality college education is much lower for Florida Polytechnic University students than for those attending many other universities in the country. The author of a report by My eLearning World, an online resource offering coverage about various aspects of digital education, said Florida Poly students work about 77% fewer […]
Florida Poly researchers’ work lays foundation for expanded high-speed internet access
Work by an interdisciplinary team of Florida Polytechnic University researchers helped Polk County, Florida, officials apply for two grants totaling more than $41.5 million to close the gap in broadband connectivity.
Florida Poly to carry out Board of Governors amended cybersecurity regulation
Florida Poly, alongside the other institutions in the State University System (SUS), is taking immediate steps to comply with the Florida Board of Governors’ emergency amendment to Regulation 3.0075 – Security of Data and Related Information Technology Resources, which was adopted March 29. The amended regulation requires universities to remove technologies identified as severe security […]
Florida Poly inks international partnership with Fulbright Portugal
Florida Polytechnic University has formalized an agreement with Fulbright Portugal to provide exceptional educational opportunities between the University and the Southwestern European nation. The partnership means that outstanding Portuguese scholars now will be able to undertake ambitious research endeavors at Florida Poly and work with the University’s faculty and students. The Fulbright Chair Award this […]
Florida Poly breaks ground on third student residential building
Florida Polytechnic University is starting construction of its third student residential building to expand its on-campus housing offerings and keep pace with the school’s high demand and enrollment growth.
Annual Florida PolyCon bringing fandom fun to Lakeland
Anime characters, Jedis, and superheroes will pour into the Florida Polytechnic University campus on Saturday, March 18, for Florida PolyCon, a daylong annual community celebration of comics, anime, and all things geek. Up to 2,000 people are expected to attend the seventh annual event, which for the first time ever will include a professional fireworks […]
Former U.S. ambassador to speak at Florida Poly Commencement
Thomas Dougherty, a former U.S. ambassador and Fulbright leader, was announced as Florida Polytechnic University’s 2023 Commencement speaker. He is the Warburg Chair in International Relations at Simmons University in Boston. “It’s such an innovative university and to be there at a time of celebration and commemoration for the type of students at Florida Poly […]
Florida Poly researchers developing 3D simulator to enhance surgery training
Bariatric surgeries have become more and more necessary for thousands of people across the country each year who need medical assistance to combat obesity. Two Florida Polytechnic University professors are working on a highly realistic 3D bariatric procedure simulator to help ensure doctors have the best training possible to perform the surgery. The work is […]
Florida Poly to grow curriculum with two new bachelor’s degrees
Florida Polytechnic University is adding to its engineering strength by launching two new bachelor’s degrees for students this fall: civil engineering and industrial engineering.
