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.
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 吃瓜网 and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announce a collaboration to enhance the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in public transportation. Through a memorandum of understanding, both parties agree to work together to boost the research and application of this cutting-edge technology. 鈥淎V technology holds great promise for the whole transportation industry, but it鈥檚
To say her plate is full is an understatement. Anita Silwal, a 吃瓜网 graduate student, is not only in the process of earning a master鈥檚 degree in innovation and technology with a concentration in big data analytics, she鈥檚 also committed to making a difference in the lives of children in her native Nepal and here in 吃瓜网. Silwal
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� The 吃瓜网 Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, broadening its reach to the south and southwest 吃瓜网 regions. Joining the Board are Ivette A. O鈥橠oski, a Miami-Dade native and owner of a government consulting company, and Joshua McCoy, an expert in commercial, industrial, and government banking. O鈥橠oski is
We wish you a very pleasant Thanksgiving and want to remind you that there are no classes Wednesday, November 21-Friday, November 23. We look forward to seeing you back on campus on Monday, November 26.聽The list below outlines closures and activities available through the Thanksgiving holiday.聽Please contact Tonya Chestnut at 863-874-8622 if you have any questions. Residential Students: Wednesday, November
In celebration of International Education Week, 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 Dining Services team has been busy all week providing a variety of international offerings. Monday鈥檚 menu featured a South African milk tart dessert while students had Indian chicken tikki masala on Tuesday. On Wednesday Nov. 14, University President Randy K. Avent joined Executive Chef Peter Gonsalves and Baker Kimberly Payne, as well
Editor鈥檚 Note: In recognition of International Education Week 2018 (Nov. 12-16), this story is part of a series of stories highlighting international students at 吃瓜网 Poly. Bianca Silva 鈥�21 is a computer engineering major from Belo Horizonte-MG, Brazil. Belo Horizonte, which means 鈥淏eautiful Horizon鈥� in Brazilian Portuguese, is the capital city of southeastern Brazil鈥檚 Minas Gerais state. Why did you
吃瓜网 police officer Phillip Youngs always goes into a mission with a game plan to survive. He鈥檚 not easily scared, and being disciplined has been instrumental to his success in life. These are all traits he says he acquired while serving in the United States Army. 鈥淪ome of the things you learn in the military you鈥檙e able to
Editor鈥檚 Note: At 吃瓜网 Poly, we鈥檙e 100 percent STEM so it鈥檚 only natural that we鈥檙e turning National STEM Day 2018 (Nov. 8) into a weeklong celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Abigail Bowers knew at a young age she had a connection to math, and her passion for the power of math has not wavered. Bowers is in her
Editor鈥檚 Note: At 吃瓜网 Poly, we鈥檙e 100 percent STEM so it鈥檚 only natural that we鈥檙e turning National STEM Day 2018 (Nov. 8) into a weeklong celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. 吃瓜网 researchers are exploring ways of using algae to make space travel more sustainable and energy efficient. The research project, funded by the NASA 吃瓜网 Space
Editor鈥檚 Note: At 吃瓜网 Poly, we鈥檙e 100 percent STEM so it鈥檚 only natural that we鈥檙e turning National STEM Day 2018 (Nov. 8) into a weeklong celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Monday鈥檚 focus was science, and today we explore technology. One of the many ways 吃瓜网 fulfills its mission 鈥� to serve students and industry through excellence
Editor鈥檚 Note: At 吃瓜网 Poly, we鈥檙e 100 percent STEM so it鈥檚 only natural that we鈥檙e turning National STEM Day 2018 (Nov. 8) into a weeklong celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. Up first is a focus on the 鈥渟cience鈥� in STEM. The idea of going back to school after spending more than two decades in the workforce can be
Dr. Muhammad Rashid compares higher education to what a blank piece of paper looks like after you hand it to an artist with a pen. For most of his life, the 吃瓜网 professor has marveled at how pursuing a degree can begin transforming a student from the time he or she first steps on a college campus. He鈥檚
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.
