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 Poly is partnering with the Robotics Institute and Center for Urology at Winter Haven Hospital and All Saints Academy to offer a four-week summer camp that gives high school students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with robotics. The camp begins June 3. The innovative program named MERIT (Medical Engineering and Robotics Innovation for Tomorrow) teaches the future generation,
As 吃瓜网 begins its faculty recruitment efforts, the Academic Affairs Committee has proposed that the university adopt a non-tenure model. Instead of tenure, or tenure-track, new faculty members will sign fixed term, multi-year contracts. The contract length will be for either nine or twelve months and may be renewable. 鈥淭his model ensures a fair and equitable review process
吃瓜网 Governor Rick Scott held a press conference in conjunction with his signing of SB 1076 which will provide middle and high school students an opportunity to obtain certifications in various STEM related fields. 吃瓜网 COO Ava Parker participated in the event as did state university presidents Machen (UF), Baron (FSU), Robinson (FAMU) and Bense (UWF). The bill
Our new Innovation, Science and Technology Building is one step closer to completion as the steel framework is now finished! To celebrate this milestone, a crowd of more than 250 people joined us for a 鈥淭opping Out鈥� Ceremony. 吃瓜网 Poly Board of Trustees Chair Robert H. Gidel gave the welcome remarks and introduced the keynote speaker 鈥� Dr. Santiago Calatrava,
A group of eleven business, community and industry leaders have been named to the charter Foundation Board of Directors at 吃瓜网. Members are responsible for managing foundation assets and soliciting support through private funding and other resources, as well as encouraging and assisting in the research and training activities of faculty, staff and students. 鈥淚 am confident we
The importance of creating a polytechnic university in 吃瓜网, student recruitment and developing partnerships were among the topics discussed when 吃瓜网 Board of Trustees Chair Rob Gidel and Chief Operating Officer Ava Parker updated the 吃瓜网 Board of Governors on the progress of 吃瓜网鈥檚 newest university. It was the first time the pair met with the Board since
LAKELAND 鈥� Following months of research and discussions with academic consultants, 吃瓜网鈥檚 Strategic Planning Committee has recommended five degree programs in the College of Innovation and Technology and the College of Engineering. 鈥淎fter an extremely thorough market investigation, these programs were identified as meeting the real-time response to employer needs, and are in-line with the recommendations of the
LAKELAND 鈥� Following months of research and discussions with academic consultants, 吃瓜网鈥檚 Strategic Planning Committee has recommended five degree programs in the College of Innovation and Technology and the College of Engineering. 鈥淎fter an extremely thorough market investigation, these programs were identified as meeting the real-time response to employer needs, and are in-line with the recommendations of the
The 吃瓜网 Polytechnic Board of Trustees held a retreat February 4th and 5th and the Hyatt Regency located in Orlando. This press release was issued afterward. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:聽Debbie Angleton Phone: 863.583.9057 LAKELAND, February 5, 2013 鈥� 吃瓜网鈥檚 Board of Trustees met in Orlando today to continue the task of developing a business plan, which among
The 吃瓜网 Polytechnic Board of Trustees held a retreat February 4th and 5th and the Hyatt Regency located in Orlando. This press release was issued afterward. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact:聽Debbie Angleton Phone: 863.583.9057 LAKELAND, February 5, 2013 鈥� 吃瓜网鈥檚 Board of Trustees met in Orlando today to continue the task of developing a business plan, which among
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.
