News

  • Q&A: Grad dreams of making impact with transportation data analysis

    Apr 6, 2023

    Isabella Morales '23 will receive her bachelor's degree in data science with a concentration in intelligent mobility from Florida Polytechnic University on May 7. The student from Brandon, Florida, is set on making an impact on the world of public transportation, starting by earning her master's degree in data science at Florida Poly. She is a graduate of Middleton Magnet High School and is determined to do everything she can to achieve her dreams.

  • Florida Poly inks international partnership with Fulbright Portugal

    Apr 5, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University has formalized an agreement with Fulbright Portugal to provide exceptional educational opportunities between the University and the Southwestern European nation.

  • Florida Poly researcher: Scrapping recycling programs ineffective at saving money or environment

    Apr 3, 2023

    As municipalities across Florida and the nation scrutinize their recycling programs to decide their future, they may not consider much more than how the program affects their budget's bottom line.

  • Florida Poly breaks ground on third student residential building

    Mar 29, 2023

    Florida Polytechnic University is starting construction of its third student residential building to expand its on-campus housing offerings and keep pace with the school's high demand and enrollment growth.

  • Annual Florida PolyCon bringing fandom fun to Lakeland

    Mar 14, 2023

    Anime characters, Jedis, and superheroes will pour into the Florida Polytechnic University campus on Saturday, March 18, for Florida PolyCon, a daylong annual community celebration of comics, anime, and all things geek.

  • Florida Poly students designing tiny tech for big hotels

    Mar 9, 2023

    Hotels may one day be able to track whether a room is occupied without ever having to knock. A senior capstone design team at Florida Polytechnic University is developing a tiny device that could have big effects on the hotel industry.

  • Former U.S. ambassador to speak at Florida Poly Commencement

    Mar 6, 2023

    Thomas Dougherty, a former U.S. ambassador and Fulbright leader, was announced as Florida Polytechnic University's 2023 Commencement speaker. He is the Warburg Chair in International Relations at Simmons University in Boston.

  • Spring break campus services and closures

    Feb 28, 2023

    Spring break is here, and students will soon enjoy a restful, weeklong break from class starting on Monday, March 6. Florida Polytechnic University hopes everyone has a safe and fun time and returns to classes on March 13 recharged and ready to tackle the end of the semester.

  • Florida Poly researchers developing 3D simulator to enhance surgery training

    Feb 28, 2023

    Bariatric surgeries have become more and more necessary for thousands of people across the country each year who need medical assistance to combat obesity. Two Florida Polytechnic University professors are working on a highly realistic 3D bariatric procedure simulator to help ensure doctors have the best training possible to perform the surgery.

  • Florida Poly students shine at international math competition

    Feb 21, 2023

    Thirteen Florida Polytechnic University students recently earned top honors at a well-respected international math modeling competition.