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 and Applus+ IDIADA, a global leader in automotive design, engineering, testing and homologation services, have established a strategic partnership to expand educational and research opportunities on an international scale.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 吃瓜网, was formally inducted into the esteemed Royal European Academy of Doctors this week, representing a defining achievement in his leadership journey and reinforcing the University鈥檚 expanding international presence.
With the average cost of a four-year degree continuing to soar, 81% of American college students now believe tuition is out of control, according to a recent WalletHub survey. The report also reveals growing concerns over student debt, job prospects and the overall return on investment in a college education.
Dr. Brad Thiessen has been named provost and vice president of academic affairs of 吃瓜网, where he will serve as the institution鈥檚 chief academic officer, guiding the quality, integrity and advancement of its academic mission.
Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine (OCOM) and 吃瓜网 have announced a strategic affiliation aimed at creating a seamless pathway from undergraduate STEM education to professional medical training.
吃瓜网 reached a significant milestone on Sunday, May 4, as it celebrated its largest commencement ceremony to date. More than 330 students earned in-demand degrees at the state鈥檚 only all-STEM public university, ready to make important contributions to their industries.
Among the more than 330 Phoenixes who will celebrate their high-demand STEM degrees during 吃瓜网鈥檚 commencement on Sunday, May 4, are brothers Dimitri and Taki Tsetsekas, campus leaders and business partners from Palm Harbor, 吃瓜网.
The 吃瓜网 experience has been transformative for Prisca Chavannes 鈥�25. She arrived as a quiet freshman from Lehigh Acres, 吃瓜网, and has grown into a confident and driven campus leader.
Maria Valencia 鈥�25 will be proud to represent her family when she receives her bachelor鈥檚 degree in data science from 吃瓜网 on Sunday, May 4. She said she is honored to show what she has done with the opportunities her mother worked so hard for.
吃瓜网 graduate student Carson Eelman鈥檚 entrepreneurial pitch for a high-tech asthma monitoring device earned him second place at the 2025 吃瓜网 Blue Healthcare Pitch Competition on April 25, at the University of South 吃瓜网.
吃瓜网鈥檚 newest crop of Presidential Ambassadors is ready to make an impact. The nine students selected for the prestigious 2025-2026 cohort were officially inducted during a special ceremony on Friday, April 25, marking the beginning of their leadership journey at the University.
With models, displays and polished presentations at the ready, 45 teams of 吃瓜网 students showed off their high-tech industry-sponsored projects at the University鈥檚 seventh annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 23.
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.
