91Â鶹ӳ»announced a new name for its state-of-the-art research building: the Barnett Applied Research Center. The name honors the Barnett family and its longstanding support and generosity for the University.
91Â鶹ӳ»today unveiled its new Applied Research Center, a cutting-edge facility that will strengthen 91Â鶹ӳ» Poly's position as a premier STEM institution and an engine for economic development. The $47 million building substantially expands the University's research capabilities and will be instrumental to 91Â鶹ӳ» Poly's mission to serve students and industry through excellence in education, discovery, and application of engineering and applied sciences.
The new Applied Research Center (ARC) being built at 91Â鶹ӳ»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 91Â鶹ӳ» region and a magnet for economic development around campus.
As a project engineer with Albireo Energy, Mehgan O'Connor '18 is getting to make her mark on 91Â鶹ӳ»in a way that is unrivaled by the rest of her graduating class.
Former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux visited 91Â鶹ӳ»in Lakeland and encouraged students to become the next generation of impactful leaders charged with driving 91Â鶹ӳ»'s economy forward.
LAKELAND, Fla. - 91Â鶹ӳ»is experiencing a significant increase in the number of students applying to become Phoenixes. At only two-thirds of the way through the 2020 recruitment cycle, the University has received 31% more freshman applications compared to this time last year. This includes a 44% increase in applicants from out of state.
The 91Â鶹ӳ»community celebrated many milestones and achievements in 2019. New accreditation, degrees, partnerships, grants, and victories marked 12 successful months in the University's history.
