Unwilling to wait for an unwilling Legislature, Florida Poly administrators have identified other funds to begin construction of a $38 million research building. In an hour interview, university President Randy Avent discussed development on the land surrounding the campus, leading County Commissioner Todd Dantzler to comment that he’s heard there’s a letter of intent to […]
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State Auditors Fault Florida Poly on Course Design Spending
Auditors said the university kept poor records on spending of $2 million in state funds to work with a contractor on design of a statewide anti-hazing course for college freshmen that was ultimately taken by only 184 students, Fox 13 News reports. Source: Fox 13 News
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Missing Florida Poly Student Found Safe
Ronny Rosario, 23, a Florida Polytechnic University student who was reported missing Monday night, has been found and he is safe, a university spokeswoman said this afternoon.
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HIGHER ED: PSC students get easy access to UCF online courses under a new agreement | Florida Poly‘s enrollment grows even as its freshman class shrinks TEACHER: Lakeland native Jessica Fredricks connects with students countywide through drumming and enthusiasm. Source: The Ledger
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Florida Poly Unveils a New Logo Via Video
Florida Poly University today unveiled a new logo fusing the wings of its phoenix mascot and the louvers of its signature building. A video introducing the logo also revealed a new motto: Fueled From Within. And the website floridapoly.edu was updated with a mobile-first design and tech-centric typography. Source: YouTube: Florida Poly
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‘Modern Masters of Light and Space’
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeff Echols (@jeff_echols) Architecture at Florida Southern and Florida Poly by Frank Lloyd Wright and Santiago Calatrava enthralled Jeff Echols of Indianapolis, whose Instagram profile says he helps architects “build better businesses and a stronger profession.” Source: Instagram: Jeff Echols
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Florida Poly Becoming a Hub for Testing Autonomous Vehicles
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Florida Poly Offers Pioneering Course on Autonomous Cars
Related: WUSF’s “Florida Matters” focuses on autonomous cars in Florida.
