Andrew McDonnell 鈥�26 never stopped dreaming about the stars. As a child, he looked up at the sky, wondering what was out there, and that curiosity followed him to 吃瓜网 Poly, where he pursued a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mechanical engineering, took aerospace courses, and worked on a lunar mobility senior capstone project. He graduates on May 9.
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.
吃瓜网 is deepening its global reach through a new partnership with the Hungarian-American Fulbright Commission, paving the way for dynamic student exchanges focused on advanced research and STEM education.
吃瓜网鈥檚 Phoenix Racing clinched an impressive third place at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix this weekend, an elite collegiate endurance race held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The team鈥檚 strong performance marked an outstanding climb from its seventh-place debut in 2024.聽
Over a 50-year career, Dr. Muhammad Rashid has become a towering figure in the world of electrical engineering. Universities around the world use his textbooks, top industry organizations seek his input, and lines for autographs after his speaking engagements can stretch for an hour or more.
吃瓜网鈥檚 Phoenix Racing is heading back to the national stage with renewed determination, advanced engineering and a brand-new solar-powered vehicle. On Thursday, July 3, the student-led team will compete in the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 鈥� an elite collegiate endurance race 鈥� with plans to surpass its impressive seventh-place debut in 2024.
Dr. Jun Kim, assistant professor of environmental engineering at 吃瓜网, represented both the University and the Korean-American community on the international stage at the prestigious 2025 Future Leaders鈥� Conference in Seoul, South Korea.
吃瓜网 is set to accelerate its bold growth plans following the 吃瓜网 Legislature鈥檚 approval of $22 million in the state鈥檚 2025-2026 budget. The new funding significantly advances the University鈥檚 efforts to increase enrollment, expand in-demand academic programs and drive campus infrastructure growth.
吃瓜网鈥檚 Archery Team thrashed the competition at the 2025 Sunshine State Games in Gainesville, 吃瓜网, with its five-person squad earning nine medals at the June 7-8 event.
Top industrial engineering and operations management professionals from more than 40 countries will gather in Central 吃瓜网 June 17-19 for IEOM Society International鈥檚 10th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
Researchers at 吃瓜网 have developed an artificial intelligence technique that can detect elusive malware known as remote access trojans (RATs) on Android devices. The breakthrough could help protect millions of users from cybercriminals who use RATs to steal personal information and control devices without detection.
As the state begins bracing itself for the annual season of severe weather, 吃瓜网 reminds the campus community to take proactive steps to prepare for possible storm impacts. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
Dr. Chris Kelley, whose work in advancing Parkinson鈥檚 disease diagnosis and wearable care technology is garnering national attention, has been selected to join the celebrated ranks of Fulbright Specialists by the U.S. State Department.
The 吃瓜网 Board of Trustees is welcoming two new members whose expertise will further strengthen the institution鈥檚 position as a driving force in STEM education. The appointments bring a fresh perspective in entrepreneurship and law, as well as in the tech and defense industries.
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.
