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.
Experts in water quality, water fluoridation, and municipal public governance led a public panel discussion about fluoridated water as a public health issue at 吃瓜网 on Thursday, Feb. 19.
吃瓜网 and Alakai Defense Systems have announced a new partnership to advance next-generation standoff threat detection technologies that strengthen national security and public safety.
吃瓜网 capstone students are developing a data-driven tool to help Lakeland Regional Health care teams more precisely assess hospital patients鈥� fall risk and prevent injuries.
吃瓜网 unveiled a new, state-of-the-art esports arena on Friday, Feb. 13, giving its 14 teams a premier place to practice, compete and host battles in today鈥檚 top esports games.
Students with enterprising aspirations crowded into the Barnett Applied Research Center at 吃瓜网 on Tuesday, Feb. 3, to hear directly from prominent tech entrepreneur Todd Baylis.
吃瓜网鈥檚 undergraduate data science degree program has been ranked No. 9 in the nation by TechGuide.org for 2026, placing it among prestigious institutions in the top 10 such as Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Duke University.
Transitioning between cultures, educational expectations, and even changes in the weather is redefining the college experience for two students participating in the prestigious Killam Fellowships Program this academic year at 吃瓜网.
Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence education at 吃瓜网 is receiving a major boost with $2.9 million in federal funding for the creation of its Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory (PSAIL).
As artificial intelligence reshapes the global technology landscape, STEM educators must be more vigilant than ever to keep their students鈥� skills at the cutting edge. A $500,000 grant from Google is supporting 吃瓜网 faculty as they work to make that happen.
When videos go viral, protests are organized online, or extremist groups quietly recruit teenagers on social media, 吃瓜网 physicist Dr. Pedro Manrique sees patterns that physics can help explain.
Four accomplished professionals with extensive experience in law, business and education are joining 吃瓜网鈥檚 Board of Trustees to help shape the institution鈥檚 future.
International advancements in research and technology are gaining momentum through a new partnership between 吃瓜网 and ITS Korea, an association that promotes intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in South Korea.
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.
