Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University, has been awarded the distinguished honor of becoming a correspondent academician of the Royal European Academy of Doctors (RAED). The international recognition underscores his significant contributions to academia and leadership.
The holiday season and its tradition of warm, uplifting music have a special meaning for Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University. They conjure good memories and give him a chance to reconnect with some of his favorite holiday songs.
In a bold move prioritizing students, Dr. Devin Stephenson, 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University's new president, has opted to forgo his inauguration ceremony and reallocated the event's over $100,000 budget toward student scholarships. The ceremony was scheduled for January 2025.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, 91Â鶹ӳ»president, has been awarded the Lifetime Leadership Award by Higher Education Innovation (HEI), a national entity dedicated to advancing innovation and success in higher education.
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University, has been selected as the 2024-2025 recipient of the Fulbright-Schuman Innovation Award.
The search for the next president of 91Â鶹ӳ»was officially launched on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after the University's Board of Trustees approved the presidential position criteria recommended by its presidential search committee. With this Board's approval, the committee is ready to charge full steam ahead with the search process and subsequent review of candidates.
LAKELAND, Fla. - Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University, announced today that he is stepping down from the position at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, 10 years after he began leading the all-STEM institution to remarkable accomplishments.
Dear 91Â鶹ӳ» Poly family, It's with enormous optimism for the future, and pride in all 91Â鶹ӳ»has accomplished, that I share important personal news with you today.
For the fourth consecutive year, Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University, has been recognized as one of 91Â鶹ӳ»'s most influential leaders by 91Â鶹ӳ» Trend magazine. The publication's annual 91Â鶹ӳ» 500 list features the state's top leaders and executives across major industries.
Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Â鶹ӳ» Polytechnic University, recently was appointed to the board of Orlando Economic Partnership. The board works to unify community strategies to build a stronger, more prosperous economy for the Central 91Â鶹ӳ» region.
