Florida Poly president receives national award for lifetime leadership in higher ed
Dr. Devin Stephenson, Florida Polytechnic University president, has been awarded the Lifetime Leadership Award by Higher Education Innovation (HEI), a national entity dedicated to advancing innovation and success in higher education. The annual award recognizes an individual with over 25 years of exemplary service in higher education leadership and highlights their significant contributions to the […]
Professor’s innovative research paves way for safer, smoother I-4 commute
Florida’s Interstate-4 corridor from Tampa to Orlando is notorious for high accidents rates, ranking among the most dangerous highways in the nation. In response, Dr. Rawa Adla, assistant professor of computer engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, is leading innovative research to make I-4 safer for drivers. Through two grants totaling $252,000 from the Florida Department […]
Florida Poly’s new president debuts on prestigious Florida 500 list
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 […]
Florida Poly ranks Top 10 in U.S. for career outcomes, No. 1 among public universities
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.
Florida Poly welcomes 2 distinguished department chairs
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.
Florida Poly ranks No. 1 public college in Southeast for 4th straight year
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.
Florida Poly’s final Fall 2024 enrollment exceeds recent projections
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 […]
Transportation tech leader Beth Kigel brings bold vision as Florida Poly’s new board chair
Today, the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees convened under new leadership. Beth Kigel, a renowned expert in intelligent transportation technology and smart city ecosystems, has stepped into the role of board chair, bringing extensive experience and a bold-thinking approach to advancing the University’s mission. Kigel currently serves as vice president, national consultant and director […]
Florida Poly expands engineering horizons with two new master’s degrees
Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its educational offerings this fall with the addition of two new, industry-driven master’s degrees: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Florida Poly kicks off year with record enrollment and new residence hall
The Florida Polytechnic University campus soared to life on Tuesday, Aug. 20, welcoming the highest enrollment in the history of the institution and opening the doors to a brand new, state-of-the-art student residence facility.
