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.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 will host 吃瓜网 Polytechnic Day at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. High-tech displays showcasing the University鈥檚 campus, curriculum and culture will be featured on the third floor of the Capitol rotunda, and University representatives will be on hand to share information about 吃瓜网鈥檚 newest state university and its focus
Appointments Highlight Role of Private Giving to the University’s Future LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� The 吃瓜网 Foundation has named four distinguished business and industry leaders as new board members, who will help support the University鈥檚 unique mission to educate and prepare students to be high-tech leaders. The four new members are: Jeff Clyne, President, Mid-State Machine & Fabricating Corp.
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 hosted its first virtual event, a Google+ Hangout, on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The event featured a panel of 吃瓜网 Polytechnic staff and faculty members who answered questions about the new University鈥檚 campus, curriculum and culture. Prospective students and their parents were able to submit questions live via Google+ and in advance through Facebook,
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网, the state鈥檚 newest university, today announced that it has signed Microsoft to its growing list of industry partners. Together, Poly and Microsoft will form a collaborative relationship to aid in providing practical, hands-on learning opportunities for students. 鈥淢icrosoft is a globally recognizable and reputable brand and we鈥檙e happy they have chosen to partner with
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网鈥檚 distinctive classroom building under construction is the backdrop for a new TV commercial for Chrysler Ram trucks that began airing nationally on Tuesday, Feb. 4. 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building is featured prominently in the new ad campaign as an example of a 鈥渕odern marvel鈥� for its engineering and design. The
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网鈥檚 Board of Trustees has launched a search for the founding president of 吃瓜网鈥檚 newest public university. The search committee, comprised of the University鈥檚 full Board, chair of the University Foundation Board Cindy Alexander and Board of Governors representative Norm Tripp, held its initial meeting Monday, February 3, 2014. The University president will report directly
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� Two nanotechnology-based companies are recognizing the value of partnering with 吃瓜网, as they grow a highly trained workforce to meet the diversity of industry needs for products engineered and improved with nanoscale technologies. 吃瓜网 is introducing an聽undergraduate program in the emerging field of nanotechnology, which studies and controls materials at the atomic, molecular
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 announced this week that DSM Technology Consultants, WellDyne and eight other companies have joined its growing network of industry partners. From IT management to health care solutions, the University鈥檚 newest industry partners are a diverse group of companies that share an emphasis on advanced technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. Established in 1986 by Internet technology
The view from my office at the Admissions Center is of construction crews building the聽吃瓜网聽campus. I am able to watch the 吃瓜网 Poly campus rising from the ground up. It鈥檚 an exciting time to be admitting 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 inaugural class for Fall 2014. The enthusiasm is shared by students we admit and their families, as deposits are pouring
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 announced this week that it has signed an industry partnership agreement with Bright House Networks. Bright House Networks is 吃瓜网鈥檚 second largest owner and operator of cable systems and is also the nation鈥檚 sixth-largest cable provider. Together, Bright House Networks and 吃瓜网 Poly will work to provide students with real-world learning and applied research
I鈥檓 Richy Truncale, admissions counselor at 吃瓜网 Poly covering the greater Tampa Bay area. I鈥檝e worked for 吃瓜网 Poly since July, spending most of my time on the road visiting high schools and speaking with students about the opportunities available at 吃瓜网 Poly. I visit about 10 to 12 schools a week, speaking with counselors and answering questions prospective students
I鈥檓 Ryan Sullivan, an admissions counselor at 吃瓜网 Poly working exclusively with transfer students to answer their questions and address their unique needs. I want our transfer students to know that our generous scholarship program is available to all students, both freshmen and transfers. This can be a game changer for transfer students, because the scholarship program may enable students
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.
