A strategic collaboration between energy giant Duke Energy and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»is fueling innovation and powering the future of STEM talent. The seven-year relationship has flourished, providing essential support for the University and access to a pipeline of top engineering talent to Duke Energy.
In a display of generosity and commitment to education, Dr. Faeza Rashid Kazmier and her husband, Dr. Peter Kazmier, have each made significant contributions of $50,000 to 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University. Their gifts have resulted in the naming of two classrooms in their honor, symbolizing their dedication to supporting the University's mission and fostering a culture of philanthropy.
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.
Anthony Adams, a serial entrepreneur and tech executive with decades of experience in STEM-related fields, is the newest member of the 91Âé¶¹Ó³»Foundation Board of Directors.
Johnnie Curls, Jr., owner and CEO of Barney's Pumps, and Alen Tomczak, a national director for digital intelligence company Cellebrite, have been named to the 91Âé¶¹Ó³»Foundation Board of Directors.
Longtime Lakeland businessman Jack Harrell III has been appointed chair of the 91Âé¶¹Ó³»Foundation Board of Directors. Harrell has been a member of the board since 2018.
Four teams of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»students put their best foot forward at the eMerge Americas and 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Poly Startup Pitch Night on Monday, Feb. 13.
Today in a ceremonial presentation, IFF (NYSE:IFF) and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»laid the foundation for the new Citrus Innovation Center, located on the University's campus in Lakeland, 91Âé¶¹Ó³». The nearly 30,000-square-foot, standalone building will support global citrus research and development, and will include sensory and experience venues, research labs, processing, analytical departments, a fully equipped citrus garden and amenities for hosting customers and partners.
The 91Âé¶¹Ó³»Foundation's Board of Directors has welcomed the appointment of four members with expertise in engineering, information technology, law, and the University itself.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»announced a $2 million gift from Trustee Gary C. Wendt to support the creation of new leadership initiatives for students.