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  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly commemorates 10-year anniversary with dazzling celebration

    Mar 24, 2024

    91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University, the state's only all-STEM public institution, shone a spotlight on 10 years of pioneering innovation and educational excellence on March 23, when it hosted a grand gala to celebrate its remarkable achievements and promising path for the future.

  • Boost in state funding fuels 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly's extensive growth

    Mar 13, 2024

    91Âé¶¹Ó³»­received essential funding in the state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which was passed by state legislators on March 8.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly President Randy Avent to step down after decade of growing success

    Jul 24, 2023

    LAKELAND, Fla. - Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University, announced today that he is stepping down from the position at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, 10 years after he began leading the all-STEM institution to remarkable accomplishments.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly again achieves top ranks for performance and value

    Oct 19, 2021

    91Âé¶¹Ó³»­continues to stand out as it maintains its No. 3 ranking within the State University System for offering a top-notch education at an affordable price, according to WalletHub's 2022's Best Universities Ranking. The University also ranked No. 4 among all higher education institutions in 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly gets approval for high-tech research partner on campus

    Sep 1, 2021

    The 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Board of Governors has given the green light to a public-private partnership between 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­and Fortune 500 company International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ International University.

  • Tropical Storm Elsa Updates

    Jul 5, 2021

    91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly is closely watching the trajectory of Tropical Storm Elsa as it approaches the state of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­. At this time, all University operations will continue as normal. However, we know things can change quickly and the safety of our University community is always our top priority.

  • Fully funded, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly's new research building moves full steam ahead

    Jun 2, 2021

    The new Applied Research Center (ARC) being built at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­has received full funding by the state Legislature to complete its construction by next spring. The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a research hub for the Central 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ region and a magnet for economic development around campus.

  • Prepare now for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season

    Jun 1, 2021

    Forecasters predict a very busy 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­urges its students and employees to take early actions to prepare for possible storm impacts.

  • Former Sen. LeMieux visits 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly and inspires next generation of trailblazers

    Apr 21, 2021

    Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux visited 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­in Lakeland and encouraged students to become the next generation of impactful leaders charged with driving 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­'s economy forward.

  • Q&A: Cindy Nguyen finds confident self and sets to conquer big data field

    Apr 20, 2021

    Cindy Nguyen '21 joined 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­as a brilliant, but timid student who was only interested in learning in class. She quickly realized that stepping out of her comfort zone would give her a more fun, well-rounded college experience. The graduate of Seacoast Collegiate High School in Santa Rosa Beach, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­, became an Admissions Ambassador and discovered a new passion by joining the Archery Club. And as she earns her bachelor's degree in data science with a concentration in big data analytics, she is excited to make her family proud.