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.
The 吃瓜网 Board of Trustees announced the selection of the 15-member presidential search committee that will work to find the institution鈥檚 second president. Dr. Randy K. Avent announced last month that he will be stepping down as 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 founding president at the end of the current academic year, after a decade of great success. He said he
吃瓜网 senior Melia Rodriguez is spending her second term as Student Government Association (SGA) president laying the groundwork for the organization鈥檚 efficient and sustainable future. She said she is focusing on optimizing resources and SGA鈥檚 operations. As part of this effort, the organization recently transferred oversight of 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 Campus Activities Board (CAB) and registered student organizations (RSO)
Four years after announcing an innovative partnership on autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, 吃瓜网 and Tallin University of Technology (TalTech) in Estonia have taken their cutting-edge research to the next level. The collaboration has produced significant results, enabling the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise between the two institutions and beyond. The partnership integrates 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 know-how in AV
吃瓜网 welcomed students back to campus on Tuesday, Aug. 22, launching the 10th academic year in the all-STEM institution鈥檚 history.
Nearly 300 incoming freshmen began exploring their new home at 吃瓜网 over the weekend. They moved in, made important friendships, and embarked on an educational journey toward STEM and career success. The students鈥� formal welcome to the University began with 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 inaugural convocation ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 20. University leadership gathered in their academic regalia and addressed
Exceptional university students and researchers from around the globe will arrive at 吃瓜网 during the 2023-2024 academic year to continue advancing their work and studies. The University will welcome five students and researchers as part of the United States鈥� Fulbright Program, as well as a Charlemagne Prize Fellow from the Netherlands. As part of the Fulbright Program, one
When it comes to filling the need for qualified STEM professionals, 吃瓜网 is among the nation鈥檚 best. In a recent analysis by EdSmart, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, 吃瓜网 Poly ranked No. 2 in the United States for having the most students enrolled in popular STEM programs. With high-paying jobs in rapidly growing fields
A passion for computer science and implementing technological solutions has 吃瓜网 rising senior John Lowery feeling right at home in his second summer internship with Mercedes-Benz Vans. He is working as a business analyst intern implementing cloud technologies into the company鈥檚 everyday operation at its location in Charleston, South Carolina. 鈥淚鈥檓 learning a lot about the business aspect
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 吃瓜网, announced today that he is stepping down from the position at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, 10 years after he began leading the all-STEM institution to remarkable accomplishments. Avent was named 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 inaugural president in 2014, the same year the University opened its doors to welcome students for
Dear 吃瓜网 Poly family, It鈥檚 with enormous optimism for the future, and pride in all 吃瓜网 has accomplished, that I share important personal news with you today. After careful consideration and contemplation, I have decided to step down from my role as president of 吃瓜网 Poly in July of 2024. Leading the University from its infancy to the
吃瓜网 rising junior Abryn Peters is putting his summer days to good use with an internship at Measutronics, a nationwide provider of positioning, guidance, and underwater imaging solutions for marine construction and dredging. 鈥淚鈥檓 one of their main R&D (research and development) people,鈥� said Peters, who is working at the company鈥檚 Lakeland, 吃瓜网 location. 鈥淚鈥檓 using the computer
As the new chair of 吃瓜网鈥檚 Engineering Physics Department, Dr. Ian Bentley said he plans to redesign the physics curriculum and work with his department to take the first-year physics program to a new level. Bentley most recently was director of the Dual Degree Engineering Program at SaintMary鈥檚 College, and an adjunct associate professor at his alma mater,
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.
