91ΒιΆΉΣ³»has been named one of the five best Southern universities by Deep South Magazine.
LAKELAND, Fla. β 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»has been named one of the five best universities in the Southern states for tech students by .
91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly, the only public university in 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» exclusively dedicated to STEM, shares the top 5 spotlight with renowned institutions like Georgia Tech and the University of South Carolina. The University was also recently recognized as No. 14 in student career outcomes, right behind Harvard and ahead of Stanford University in WalletHubβs 2021βs Best College and University Rankings report.
βTo be listed among universities with such impressive histories and outstanding reputations shows just how far weβve come as a young institution, and highlights our Universityβs limitless potential,β said Dr. Ben Matthew Corpus, vice provost of enrollment at 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly. βThe quality and nimble structure of our academic programs allow us to provide a world-class STEM education in a small and selective setting that values studentsβ technological contributions.β
Deep South Magazine lauded 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs commitment to innovation.
βIf you are looking for a university in the Southern states that offers cutting-edge programs and supports innovation, this is your best pick,β the magazine said.
The publication also highlighted 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs national rankings and its regular inclusion on lists of top schools in the nation.
After only six years in existence, the University made its first appearance in the national rankings of the U.S News and World Report this year as a top 75 engineering college without a doctorate degree, and in the top 40 of those that are public β the only institution in this category in the state of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³».
91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly also ranked third in the State University System for top performance at a low cost, as well as No. 2 in the nation for affordability among quality engineering institutions.
βWe are excited to see the hard work and determination of our entire campus recognized again and again by observers at all levels,β said Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly. βWeβve come a long way in just six years and look forward to continuing to break new ground in the years to come.β
Word of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs recognition in Deep South Magazine and other publications is not surprising to students at the University, said Ritchel Calvaire, a computer engineering junior from North Miami, 91ΒιΆΉΣ³».
βI think about how our classes are structured β theyβre small classes and you get to know your professors and they get to know you,β Calvaire said. βYou can form really deep connections with them and thereβs a lot of opportunities to expand on the knowledge you gain in the classroom.β
Academic connections like these are what will continue to propel 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly to greater levels of achievement, Corpus said.
βStudents who come to 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly know that with the hands-on education they receive along with great access to faculty and cutting-edge research, theyβll be set up for success in todayβs most in-demand, high-paying careers,β he added.
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