@FLPolyU

Florida’s first and only all-STEM public university.

 Lakeland, FL
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Joined April 2013
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The future of student life is taking shape. 👏 #FLPoly has unveiled designs for its new Student Achievement Center, a 138,000-square-foot hub for students to study, collaborate, connect and prepare for their STEM careers. floridapoly.edu/news/092526-…

Florida Poly unveils designs for new Student Achievement Center

Florida Polytechnic University has revealed the designs for its highly anticipated Student Achievement Center (StAC), a striking, ultramodern facility that will become the centerpiece of student life...

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Six years at No. 1! 🎉 #FLPoly has once again been named the No. 1 public college in the South by U.S. News & World Report, while ranking No. 16 nationally among public engineering programs without a Ph.D. and No. 1 in the South for best value. 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/092226-…

Florida Poly extends six-year run as No. 1 public college in the South

For the sixth straight year, Florida Polytechnic University is the No. 1 public college in the South according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges Rankings. Florida Poly climbed 13 spots...

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Nearly 100 #FLPoly students put their engineering skills to the test at the first-ever Engineering Olympics, exploring different areas of engineering through hands-on challenges and getting to know the University’s engineering clubs. 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/091826-…

Student clubs spark competition at first Engineering Olympics

Nearly 100 Florida Polytechnic University students put their engineering skills to the test at the University’s first-ever Engineering Olympics on Thursday, Sept. 17.

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#FLPoly alumna Melia Rodriguez ’24 is using her software engineering skills at CoStar Group to develop new tools and features supporting some of the company’s leading real estate platforms. 💻 floridapoly.edu/news/091626-…

Alumna turns initiative into impact for real estate technology

Just two years after graduating from Florida Polytechnic University, Melia Rodriguez ’24 is putting her skills to work on technology used by one of the world’s leading providers of real estate data...

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#FLPoly SGA President Colby Manrodt ’26 is entering his second term focused on building a stronger foundation for student leadership and championing initiatives that bring the campus community together. 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/091126-…

SGA president’s second term to focus on student leadership, involvement

When Colby Manrodt ’26 stepped up to become president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Florida Polytechnic University in the fall of 2025, he prioritized strengthening students’ sense...

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Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor their memory. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget
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A new partnership is stepping up to the plate! #FLPoly and the Detroit Tigers are joining forces to explore what’s possible when data, research and baseball come together. ⚾💜 floridapoly.edu/news/090826-…

Detroit Tigers, Florida Poly join forces to advance player health and performance

The Detroit Tigers and Florida Polytechnic University are launching a partnership that brings together data science, academic research and professional sports to tackle real-world challenges in...

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Happy Labor Day, Phoenixes! Take time to relax and recharge today. ☀️
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The future of data and computing is bright at #FLPoly! Our programs are earning top recognition in Florida and across the nation, including a top 20 national ranking for undergraduate data science. 💻 floridapoly.edu/news/090326-…

Florida Poly earns top state, national rankings in computer science, data science

Florida Polytechnic University’s data science and computer science programs are earning top recognition in newly released rankings from Research.com, including No. 1 spots among Florida’s public...

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President Devin Stephenson and his family have expanded an endowed scholarship in honor of his wife, Judy. Following her recent passing, the fund has been renamed the Judy Dodd Stephenson Legacy Scholarship, honoring the legacy and values she held close.💜 floridapoly.edu/news/082526-…

Stephenson family honors Judy Stephenson’s legacy with Florida Poly scholarship

Florida Polytechnic University President Devin Stephenson and his family are deepening their commitment to student success with a second $25,000 gift to the Florida Poly Foundation, transforming an...

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The first game. The first goal. The first win. #FLPolyAthletics celebrated a milestone night as the men's soccer team opened its inaugural season with a 4-0 victory. ⚽💜 floridapoly.edu/news/081926-…
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#FLPoly is proud to be a Collegiate Purple Star Campus. 💜 This state designation recognizes the University's dedication to creating a supportive environment for military-connected students and their families. floridapoly.edu/news/081426-…

Florida Poly earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for veteran support

Florida Polytechnic University has been designated as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus, a state-recognized honor affirming its commitment to supporting military-connected students, veterans and...

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#FLPoly welcomed a record 2,342 students for the 2026-27 academic year, marking another milestone in the University's continued growth. 🎉 floridapoly.edu/news/081726-…

Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth

Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total...

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#FLPoly computer science student Naibys Alzugaray turned her summer internship at Electronic Arts into a full-time job offer and will return after graduation to begin her career as a software engineer. #PhoenixRising 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/081326-…

Florida Poly senior turns EA Madden 27 internship into software engineering career

For Naibys Alzugaray, landing an internship at Electronic Arts (EA) in Orlando, Florida, was the realization of a dream that started in high school. But by the end of the summer, that dream became a...

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Fall athletics is here! #FLPoly’s men’s and women’s soccer and cross country teams came together for our inaugural media day as they gear up for their first season of competition. Let’s go, Phoenixes! 👏 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/081126-…

Florida Poly’s student-athletes take center stage at inaugural media day

With the fall 2026 semester just days away, Florida Polytechnic University’s first student-athletes donned their new uniforms, laced up their cleats and stepped into the spotlight Monday, Aug. 10,...

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#FLPoly has become the first institution to complete an inaugural site visit with the Commission for Public Higher Education, marking an important milestone in the University’s accreditation journey. 🎉 floridapoly.edu/news/081026-…

Commission for Public Higher Education completes first accreditation site visit at Florida Polyte...

The Commission for Public Higher Education announced the successful completion of its inaugural site visit at Florida Polytechnic University on Aug. 5-6, marking a historic milestone for both...

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#FLPoly mechanical engineering students designed a wearable tool dock to help astronauts access their tools more efficiently, putting their creation to the test at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/080726-…

NASA tests Florida Poly student-designed tool to improve spacewalks

When astronauts venture outside the International Space Station to perform maintenance, it is essential for them to access and store their tools quickly and conveniently. A team of Florida Polytech...

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#FLPoly mechanical engineering student Avery Reef is interning with Watts Water Technologies, helping develop smarter water solutions while gaining hands-on experience for his future engineering career. 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/080626-…

Student internship brings product development ideas to life

Avery Reef, a mechanical engineering student at Florida Polytechnic University, is getting a front-row seat to how products progress from a simple idea to the factory floor. His internship with Watts...

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What a finish for #FLPoly’s Phoenix Racing team! The team placed third among U.S. competitors and sixth overall in the eight-day, 1,500-mile Electrek American Solar Challenge. Congratulations, Phoenixes! 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/080326-…

Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut

Phoenix Racing crossed the finish line to place third among U.S. teams and sixth overall in its debut at the biennial Electrek American Solar Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1.

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