For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»'s most influential leaders by 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Trend magazine. The publication's annual 91Âé¶¹Ó³» 500 list features the state's top leaders and executives across major industries.
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.
Longtime attorney and higher education leader David Fugett has been named vice president and general counsel at 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University. Fugett joins 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Poly with more than 25 years of experience in law and a distinguished record of serving his community.
Select freshmen at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»can start learning valuable coding and programming skills from their first day of enrollment, thanks to a unique program designed to prepare them early for high-skill, high-wage internships and then careers in the tech industry.
For second year in a row, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»is ranked the No. 1 public college by U.S. News and World Report in the Southern region of the United States. In its 2022-2023 Best Colleges list, the University also ranked third among all top colleges in the region - both public and private.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»leaders have solidified an agreement with the U.S-Italy Fulbright Commission to provide educational opportunities between the University and Italy.
The new class of freshmen beginning their studies at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»this fall is more well-rounded and academically advanced than any class in the school's history.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»today unveiled its new Applied Research Center, a cutting-edge facility that will strengthen 91Âé¶¹Ó³» 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 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Poly's mission to serve students and industry through excellence in education, discovery, and application of engineering and applied sciences.
Outstanding international students and researchers are slated to arrive at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»in the 2022-2023 academic year to pursue their academic goals and advance research at the University as part of the United States' Fulbright Program. A 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Poly student and assistant professor also will travel abroad as part of the program.