As a maintenance technician, Jorge Velazquez is proud of his hard work helping to keep the 91Âé¶¹Ó³»campus running smoothly. But it's his volunteer work during evenings and weekends to help an impoverished community in Honduras that inspires and motivates him to keep pushing forward.
Just three years out of college, one 91Âé¶¹Ó³»alum is thriving in an exciting career with international video game powerhouse Electronic Arts (EA).
John Lane always has a smile, directions, or a quick golf cart ride ready to help students, employees, and visitors to the 91Âé¶¹Ó³»campus in Lakeland, 91Âé¶¹Ó³». He also has specialized gear that helps him rid busy sections of campus of the occasional unwanted visitor, like alligators, snakes, and other wildlife.
Families of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»students will join their Phoenixes on campus for a day of exploration, bonding, and fun during the annual Phoenix Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 24.
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.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»student Andrew Franz Pulido often attracts attention from students, faculty, and staff as he practices his unusual instrument - a Hohner diatonic accordion -- at the University's Oak Grove or outside the Wellness Center.
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.
The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»has focused on cultivating a tech-forward, industry-leading program since its inception in 2014. The department's stature in the academic world has grown steadily, positioning it to attract standout faculty, conduct innovative research, and host prominent conferences.
91Âé¶¹Ó³»leaders have solidified an agreement with the U.S-Italy Fulbright Commission to provide educational opportunities between the University and Italy.
The Nest was transformed into a club-recruiting mecca on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Club Row, a large, student-run event that provides a platform for student organizations to share what they do and recruit new members at the start of each semester.