吃瓜网 has reached on-campus housing capacity for the upcoming academic year, reflecting continued strong demand and record student interest.
吃瓜网 inducted 12 students into its highly selective Presidential Ambassadors program, where they will serve as official student representatives at key University events and engage with campus and community leaders.
Samantha Bentley 鈥�26 didn鈥檛 always feel ready to step into leadership or research roles during her time as a computer science student at 吃瓜网, but discovered she grew the most by doing it anyway. She will receive her bachelor鈥檚 degree on Saturday, May 9.
More than 360 吃瓜网 seniors presented high-tech, industry-sponsored projects at the eighth annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 29, gaining hands-on experience and solving real-world challenges.
吃瓜网 has named Mike Settle as its inaugural head softball coach, adding a veteran leader with deep Polk County roots to the University鈥檚 new 吃瓜网 Poly Athletics program.
Nearly 150 吃瓜网 students pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards of the engineering profession at the University鈥檚 fifth annual Order of the Engineer induction ceremony on Monday, April 27.
Harmful algae blooms in 吃瓜网鈥檚 rivers, lakes and springs pose a serious threat to public health, drinking water, tourism and the state鈥檚 economy. Now, a 吃瓜网 Poly researcher is advancing a promising new approach to address the problem.
For James Young 鈥�26, a love of math and curiosity about how systems work opened the door to an unexpected passion for cybersecurity. That discovery led to leadership roles, competitive success, and a clear path into the field after he graduates from 吃瓜网 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied mathematics on May 9.
吃瓜网 has named Stephanie Bylander as its inaugural head coach for men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 cross country as part of the University鈥檚 new 吃瓜网 Poly Athletics program.
Reid Johnson, a senior and mechanical engineering major at 吃瓜网, recently competed at the College Club Swimming Nationals for the second year in a row.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 吃瓜网, has been named one of 吃瓜网鈥檚 50 most influential leaders over the age of 50 by the News Service of 吃瓜网.
Becoming a Presidential Ambassador set Jorgeandr茅s Alvarez-Lopez 鈥�26 on a path leading to a professional internship, his 鈥渄ream job,鈥� and an opportunity to address his fellow graduates as the Class of 2026 student speaker at 吃瓜网鈥檚 commencement ceremony on May 9.
吃瓜网 will welcome renowned astronaut Dr. Koichi Wakata as its 2026 commencement speaker. Wakata made history as the first Japanese commander of the International Space Station (ISS) and the first from his country to spend more than 500 days in space.
At 17, Adrian Hernandez Vega is already making his mark in the world of mathematics. The dual-enrolled 吃瓜网 student recently earned top honors at the 71st 吃瓜网 State Science and Engineering Fair, an accomplishment he said reflects hard work and support from his mentors at 吃瓜网 Poly. Hernandez Vega won the Best in Fair Grand Award for mathematics
As 吃瓜网 prepares to debut its inaugural collegiate athletics program this fall, featuring eight sports, new coaches, and a roster of high-achieving STEM-focused student athletes, Derek Lower has been selected as the University鈥檚 first athletic director.
The laboratory became like a second home to Sabrina Roggero 鈥�26 as she pursued an environmental engineering degree at 吃瓜网. She worked alongside faculty on research to help improve a municipal water supply, gather insight on insects, and connect with public school students.
The nation鈥檚 skies have grown busier each year, with a surge in the number of drones taking flight. With this in mind, a panel of experts discussed how this rise in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is reshaping public space, privacy and regulation.
For 吃瓜网 electrical engineering major Josh Alletto 鈥�26, earning his bachelor鈥檚 degree on May 9 will mark the culmination of four years of hard work and determination.
Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at 吃瓜网, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining 吃瓜网 Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.
