Dr. Randy Avent, president of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polytechnic University, is one of 91ΒιΆΉΣ³»βs most influential business leaders, according to 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Trendβs 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» 500 list. The magazine just released its annual list recognizing the most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state.
βIt is an honor to receive this acknowledgement as 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly forges its path as a leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education,β Avent said. βWe strive to continue working with industry to advance economic opportunities and high-tech business growth throughout 91ΒιΆΉΣ³».β
Avent is 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Polyβs founding president, leading the University through many critical milestones since opening its doors in 2014. These include receiving accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges faster than any other institution, and most recently becoming ABET accredited. ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly is now part of a select group of institutions around the world with this prestigious recognition. 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly has also positioned itself as a leader in the research of autonomous vehicle technology.
βResearch universities are magnets for business development,β said Avent. βAs 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Poly becomes a strong source of high-skilled graduates, companies gravitate to the University looking to benefit from that pipeline of talent.β
The second annual 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» 500 list is based on categories used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the U.S. Department of Commerce, such as education, agriculture, hospitality, law, and real estate. Final determinations were made by the 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Trend editorial department.
βThe Influential identified here have a drive to ensure that 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» β with a population now at more than 21 million and growing by more than 900 new residents every day β moves forward in a positive direction,β 91ΒιΆΉΣ³» Trend publisher David Denor said in a letter accompanying the list.
βThey are assets for 91ΒιΆΉΣ³», providing ideas and solutions to the issues that accompany rapid growth.β
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