91Âé¶¹Ó³»is adding to its engineering strength by launching two new bachelor's degrees for students this fall: civil engineering and industrial engineering.
Former state senator and community advocate Kelli Stargel has joined 91Âé¶¹Ó³»in a new role designed to help the all-STEM institution broaden its statewide impact.
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³» Polytechnic University, was recognized as one of the most influential business executives by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The publication revealed its annual Power 100 list today, acknowledging the business leaders who have generated the biggest impact in the Tampa Bay region.
A recent analysis linking college majors to high-paying careers concluded that technology-driven and engineering positions are among the most immediately lucrative. As the only state institution with an all-STEM curriculum, 91Âé¶¹Ó³»is preparing its students to enter the top field on the list, as well as many other high-paying careers listed.
Officials from 91Âé¶¹Ó³»and the Fulbright Finland Foundation have signed an agreement to provide educational opportunities between the University and Finland.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»'s Board of Governors has appointed Dr. Dave Williams to the 91Âé¶¹Ó³»Board of Trustees.
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.