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  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly president selected to prominent list of top influential leaders

    Oct 27, 2022

    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.

  • IFF and 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly celebrate construction of state-of-the-art Global Citrus Innovation Center

    Oct 25, 2022

    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.

  • Avent appointed to Orlando Economic Partnership board

    Oct 20, 2022

    Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ 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 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ region.

  • Transfer students reach for personal success at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly

    Oct 19, 2022

    Gabriel Pinson's fascination with energy has taken him from a student at Pasco-Hernando State College to an oil and gas employee in Wyoming to his current role as a mechanical engineering student at 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University.

  • 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly Foundation Board adds members with industry, University insight

    Oct 18, 2022

    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.

  • Students and employers connect at Fall Career and Internship Fair

    Oct 14, 2022

    Companies from all over the state looking for high-skilled interns and employees descended on 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Polytechnic University's new Applied Research Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, for the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair.

  • Esteemed attorney named new 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­ Poly VP and general counsel

    Oct 11, 2022

    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.

  • Compassion, purpose fuel campus worker's calling to help

    Oct 10, 2022

    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.

  • Alumna building impressive career with EA

    Oct 4, 2022

    Just three years out of college, one 91Âé¶¹Ó³»­alum is thriving in an exciting career with international video game powerhouse Electronic Arts (EA).

  • Public safety officer keeps a watchful, helpful eye on campus

    Sep 22, 2022

    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.