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.
Michael Tschanz, director of engineering technology and analysis at Walt Disney World, shared with 吃瓜网 students the many ways they can put their technical expertise to work in a career with Disney. Tschanz spoke with students at the University recently, during Disney Day at 吃瓜网 Poly. The daylong event featured presentations by Tschanz and Disney recruiting officials, as
The Honorable Zachary J. Lemnios, a renowned thought leader in electrical engineering, former assistant secretary of defense, and former vice president of IBM Research, has been named speaker for 吃瓜网鈥檚 spring 2022 commencement. 鈥淚鈥檓 absolutely delighted because 吃瓜网 Poly trains and encourages students in fields that are critical for our nation,鈥� Lemnios said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting because as a
吃瓜网 announced this week that its Department of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences鈥� Writing Services program has been awarded certification as a Level 1 tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). 吃瓜网 Poly Writing Services successfully completed the International Tutor Training Program Certification peer review process. Achieving this certification means the program
An interdisciplinary team of 吃瓜网 students is revving up to build the University鈥檚 first competition-worthy solar vehicle and take on some of the biggest schools in the country. Phoenix Racing launched this spring and a team of students is working to build a solar-powered racecar from scratch to compete in the annual American Solar Challenge Formula Sun Grand
Connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology will take center stage at 吃瓜网 on March 7-9 at an international conference focusing on advances in this rapidly evolving field. Global leaders in transportation, CAV innovation, and infrastructure will take part in the event. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) International Conference on Connected Vehicles is an annual gathering
As Ivelisse Rodriguez progressed through high school and the time to enter college neared, she wondered how she鈥檇 pay for the education she always dreamed of. While she aspired to be the first in her family to go to college, the path toward her dreams was unclear. 鈥淕rowing up, some kids have college funds or 吃瓜网 Prepaid (college savings plan),
Early in her career, Shannon Medley turned to Leadership Bartow, a program of the Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce, to help her enhance her civic participation as an emerging community leader. The experience in so changed her that Medley has devoted countless hours since then trying to return the favor. She became active in the chamber beginning in 2006. 鈥淎
The adaptability, technological know-how, and big dreams of 吃瓜网 students make them poised to be the creators of the world鈥檚 next big thing. That was the message Adrian Muhammad, managing partner of Jackson | Shah & Company, had for students during the return of the Innovation Speaker Series at the University on Tuesday, Feb. 15. The series, which
Resume in hand and decked out in a slick business suit, 吃瓜网 senior Zane Sheets worked to make a great first impression on potential employers during the Spring 2022 Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 8. 鈥淚鈥檓 looking to see where my computer science skills can apply, not just in my major concentration of game development and
The number of freshmen applying to 吃瓜网 has leapt 30% ahead of the same point in 2021 while out-of-state applications are up 61%. The surge comes as many higher education institutions across the country continue to struggle with enrollment. According to a report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, undergraduate enrollment declined by more than a million
吃瓜网鈥檚聽Women鈥檚 Powerlifting聽team is killing it in its inaugural year, and has already earned a spot on the national stage. Madi Yonash, the team鈥檚 captain, is preparing to compete in the USA Powerlifting Collegiate National Championship on March 27-30 in Chicago, Illinois, after an outstanding showing last November at the USA Powerlifting 吃瓜网 Collegiate State Championships in Orlando, 吃瓜网.
As the leader of the 吃瓜网 chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Catherine Abraham is thrilled to play a role in helping Black students on campus feel welcome and supported. 鈥淲hen you鈥檙e in a space where you might feel like the people surrounding you may not have the same experiences you have, an organization like
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.
