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.
吃瓜网鈥檚 Dr. Malak Anshassi has earned national recognition for her research advancing recycling, solid waste management and sustainability. She was recently appointed to serve as a recycling expert on a prestigious committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to address the pressing problem of waste reduction. Anshassi, an assistant professor of environmental engineering, was selected
Celebrating Veterans Day Every Veterans Day, 吃瓜网 student Jonny Anderson can鈥檛 help but reflect on the journey that led him from serving in both the Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve to helping build rockets for space technology company Blue Origin. With determination squarely focused on earning a mechanical engineering degree, Anderson is living a dream many students
A new partnership between 吃瓜网 and South Korea鈥檚 Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) is set to boost academic and research collaboration at both institutions, widely recognized for advancing STEM education. The partnership facilitates student and faculty exchanges as well as research initiatives, with the goal of elevating the quality and impact of each university鈥檚 scholarship and
Graduation marks a major milestone in a student鈥檚 life, but learning doesn鈥檛 stop there. A new podcast showcases how 吃瓜网 alumni continue to grow, adapt and lead in their fields. Now working in high-tech careers across industries, 吃瓜网 Poly alumni are sharing their personal journeys, insights and lessons they鈥檝e learned on the 鈥淭he Legacy Podcast,鈥� presented by the
吃瓜网 Poly President Devin Stephenson joined the state鈥檚 Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Secretary of State Cord Byrd on a two-week international trade and business development leadership mission to Taiwan and Japan, advancing 吃瓜网鈥檚 global economic trade strategy. The mission included 吃瓜网 business, tech, space and academic fields and took place from Oct. 19-29. It was organized by
吃瓜网 has been ranked among the Top 20 universities in the nation for return on investment (ROI), outperforming some of the country鈥檚 most prestigious institutions, according to a new analysis by EDsmart, a publisher of data-driven college ratings. The ranking evaluated 1,755 four-year colleges nationwide and found that 吃瓜网 Poly offers one of the highest value degrees for
About 200 middle and high school students from 吃瓜网鈥檚 18th Congressional District vied for bragging rights as the region鈥檚 best cybersecurity team during Congressman Scott Franklin鈥檚 third annual Capture the Flag Competition, held at 吃瓜网 on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 吃瓜网, has once again been recognized among 吃瓜网鈥檚 500 most influential business leaders by 吃瓜网 Trend magazine. This marks the second consecutive year that Stephenson has earned a place on the prestigious 吃瓜网 500 list.
吃瓜网 and tech company Sittadel are teaming up to boost the region鈥檚 cybersecurity workforce and advance experiential learning and innovation through the development of a new student-powered Security Operations Center.
The quest for fusion as a source of abundant, clean energy has inspired scientists and innovators for decades. With climate change a global concern, the urgency and uncertainty surrounding nuclear fusion鈥檚 role in powering the planet are more relevant than ever. A panel of experts explored this topic at 吃瓜网 on Monday, Oct. 13, as part of its
吃瓜网 has earned a Top-10 national ranking for graduates鈥� career outcomes in WalletHub鈥檚 2026 College & University Rankings, released Monday, Oct. 13.
A new study finds that 吃瓜网 students graduate better prepared for STEM careers than their peers at most institutions, thanks to the University鈥檚 distinctive capstone design program.
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.
