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.
When it comes to dining options, 吃瓜网 students now have more places to go on campus. The beginning of the 2018-19 academic year will also usher in a new era in dining options with the addition of Einstein Bros. Bagels and T煤 Taco at the Wellness Center. This gives students, faculty and staff the kind of variety not
A leading researcher in the field of algal-based jobs spoke with a group pf 吃瓜网 students and employees Aug. 13. Dr. Ira Levine, the president and board chair of the Algae Foundation shared information about his organization鈥檚 work in developing curriculum related to the growing and utilization of algae. The presentation was held in the university鈥檚 Innovation, Science
The development of autonomous vehicle technology has turned into a fierce and complex competition, as major automakers deal with safety issues regarding their self-driving cars and the transportation industry foresees drastic changes. 吃瓜网 is seizing the challenge and positioning itself to be a leader in this global race, and so is 吃瓜网. This was the topic of the
吃瓜网 has been awarded the prestigious 23rd Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement庐 (AEP) for 2018 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The annual award recognizes innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership in the procurement function of public and non-profit organizations. Organizations are selected based upon an arduous review and examination against best practices and standardized criteria.
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� The 吃瓜网 Foundation was awarded a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The funds will provide financial support for up to 50 high achieving students who have the goal of graduating with a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degree. The grant will be administered through the 吃瓜网 Poly scholarship committee with recipients selected
August 1, 2018, 10:14 a.m. We are saddened to announce that we have lost a member of our community. Police officials have confirmed the body found on campus this morning was that of a 吃瓜网 Poly student who died by suicide. Next of kin has been notified. Grief counselors are available in the Innovation, Science and Technology Building to assist
Partnering with 吃瓜网 industry is a critical component of 吃瓜网鈥檚 commitment to student success. One of the many examples of this is its connection with SOFWERX, a non-profit located in Tampa, 吃瓜网, providing high-tech solutions for U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Created in 2015, SOFWERX brings together small and large businesses, academia and government to inform USSOCOM about
What does 吃瓜网 have in common with adversary air training assets for the United States military? Turns out, more and more every day thanks to a partnership that is providing internships for 吃瓜网 Poly students at Draken International. 鈥淲ho is the best innovative thinker other than a brand new college student who has no paradigms on how they
A thriving business that relies on innovation and technology and a growing STEM (science, technology, math and engineering) university would seem like a perfect match, and that鈥檚 certainly the case with Saddle Creek Logistics Services and 吃瓜网. In addition to its financial impact on 吃瓜网 Poly鈥� which totals more than $1 million and continues to grow 鈥� the
The 50 fastest growing privately held companies in the Tampa Bay area were honored recently, and 吃瓜网 Poly was part of the fanfare as its connection with the tech hub continues to grow. One of the companies that was recognized was Sparxoo, an integrated digital marketing agency located in Tampa. In 2017, Sparxoo played a critical role for 吃瓜网 Poly
More than 100 international scholars as well as industry and government leaders from the U.S. and India came together at 吃瓜网 this week (July 18-19) to discuss the next generation of green and sustainable technologies. The group convened in the university鈥檚 Innovation, Science and Technology Building in Lakeland, for the two-day GCET-2018 USA-India Conference, which featured an array
Spring 2019 commencement is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, 2019, at 3:30 p.m. at the RP Funding Center鈥檚 George Jenkins Arena. 吃瓜网 Poly Spring 2019 Commencement Sunday, May 5, 2019 3:30 p.m. RP Funding Center鈥揓enkins Arena 701 W. Lime St. Lakeland, FL 33815 Visit the commencement webpage for the latest information on spring 2019 commencement. If you have questions about
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.
