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  • 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.

  • Q&A: Jacinto Diego achieves longtime dream and readies for bright future

    Apr 2, 2021

    When Jacinto Diego '21 joined 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­four years ago, he became the first in his family to go to college. This summer, he will earn his business analytics degree with a concentration in logistics and supply chain management, fulfilling a longtime dream. Diego had an active campus life as a member of the Astro Club and LASA. This Immokalee, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­, native also enjoyed meeting and helping others as a student worker at the gym in the Student Development Center (SDC), planting the seed for a potential business of his own in the future.

  • New partnership with FSC to provide 4+1 MBA opportunities to 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly grads

    Feb 15, 2021

    LAKELAND, Fla. - 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Southern College announced today an exclusive public-private partnership that will allow 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly students to earn a STEM bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration from 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Southern in five years or less.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly ranked among top 3 best-performing state universities

    Oct 21, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­was ranked third in the State University System for top performance at a low cost, according to WalletHub's 2021's Best College & University Rankings report released this week. The University is ranked behind only the University of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ State University on the list.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly Police Department awarded statewide law enforcement accreditation

    Oct 15, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - The 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­Police Department is now an accredited law enforcement agency in the state of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­. The department received the award from the Commission for 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) on Thursday, Oct. 15, recognizing its policies, procedures, and processes as meeting or exceeding industry standards.

  • University Procurement recognized with prestigious award

    Oct 15, 2020

    For a third consecutive year, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University's Procurement Department received the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The award recognizes public and nonprofit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence by embracing innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly launches innovative STEM support for high schools

    Sep 24, 2020

    91Âé¶¹Ó³»­is building tutoring partnerships with high schools across the state in an effort to bridge the educational hurdles posed by COVID-19.

  • University president recognized as one of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­'s top executives for second consecutive year

    Sep 21, 2020

    LAKELAND, Fla. - Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University, was selected for the second consecutive year as one of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­'s most influential business leaders. 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Trend magazine just released its annual 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ 500 list recognizing the state's top executives in a variety of economic sectors and industries.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly students remain in demand amid disrupted job market

    Sep 8, 2020

    Life after graduation can be scary in the era of COVID-19. The novel coronavirus has severely affected the current job market with hiring freezes, limited recruitment, and major layoffs across many industries. However, it is a challenge 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­students are prepared to face as they graduate equipped with a highly desirable STEM degree.

  • Presidential Ambassadors adapt, take flight for new academic year

    Aug 21, 2020

    As 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­starts the fall 2020 semester under new guidelines and safety measures due to COVID-19, a group of 12 students is adapting to the changes and ready to take flight as campus leaders.