The face behind the Phoenix – meet Florida Poly’s first mascot
When Solaris, Florida Polytechnic University’s life-size Phoenix mascot, was unveiled in the fall of 2020, one of the biggest questions on campus was who was the lucky student who got to wear the vibrant purple suit? Solaris, who gained its name in the spring of 2023, soon started popping up at University events across campus […]
Solaris is the newly named Florida Poly mascot
More than 100 members of the Florida Polytechnic University community cheered on the unveiling of Solaris as the name of the University’s Phoenix mascot. The energetic mascot hyped up the crowd throughout the event. “This is an exciting day to celebrate another milestone in the history of the University,” said Dr. Randy Avent, Florida Poly’s […]
New Phoenix rises into existence at Florida Poly
A bolder, more energized Florida Polytechnic University Phoenix was unveiled on June 26, culminating a thoughtful design process that incorporated student opinions and guidance. “The moment I saw the design, all I could say was ‘wow’ because it truly represents Florida Poly and its students,” said sophomore Maggie Delgado, who is majoring in business analytics. […]
Students help prominent gaming artist bring Phoenix to life
The Florida Poly Phoenix will soon have a new, more dynamic look, and students had the opportunity to play a key role in defining its final design during a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 16. Well-known gaming illustrator Travis Howell led the event and met with about 50 Florida Poly students, faculty, staff, and […]
