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Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, was named to the prestigious Florida 500 list for the third year years in a row.

President Stephenson earns third Florida 500 recognition

Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Florida 500 list for the third straight year, recognizing his leadership and growing influence in advancing STEM education and economic development.

From left, Bob Knight, Deedra Knight and Dr. Devin Stephenson, º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s president, pose with student-athletes in celebration of the Knight family's historic first gift to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics.

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics receives historic first gift from Knight family

º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s new athletics program has received its first philanthropic gift, a $60,000 contribution from longtime Lakeland residents Bob and Deedra Knight. The milestone donation marks an exciting step forward for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics as the University builds its inaugural sports teams and gains support from the local community.

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June 12-13 Electric Car Marathon to Benefit º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, Men’s Health Research

LAKELAND, Fla. – A charitable, cross-country electric car marathon that will help fund º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø scholarships and men’s health research hits the road Thursday, June 12, in Clermont, Florida. The Drive for Men’s Health, featuring two futuristic Tesla vehicles, is set for June 12-13 and is being organized by º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Foundation Board member Dr. Sijo Parekattil and Dr.

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives Two Major Gifts to Support Scholarships and the Universitys Educational Mission

LAKELAND, Fla. – The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation has announced that it is the recent recipient of two major charitable gifts to benefit the University and student scholarships. Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a supply chain solutions firm and one of the University’s industry partners, has pledged $1 million to support scholarships and the University’s mission. Additionally, an anonymous donor is

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Partners with Lakeland Regional Health and All Saints Academy for Summer Robotics Program

LAKELAND, Fla. – The Medical Engineering and Robotics Innovation for Tomorrow (merit) program returns to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø for a second summer, introducing high school students to high-tech innovations with practical applications, from bio-energy to brain mapping. Partnering with Lakeland Regional Health Systems and All Saints Academy, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic will host the four-week camp, starting June 2, at the University’s

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Board of Trustees Approves Presidential Contract for Dr. Randy K. Avent

LAKELAND, Fla. – º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Board of Trustees today approved a contract for employment for Dr. Randy K. Avent who was chosen by the Board in April to be the University’s first president. Dr. Avent is an accomplished academic leader and currently serves as Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Development at North Carolina State University (NC State) where he

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Leaders Support Charitable Cross-Country Drive for Mens Health in Electric Tesla Vehicle

LAKELAND, Fla. – º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Chief Operating Officer Ava L. Parker has announced her support for a charitable cross-country, all-electric car trip that will raise money for men’s health and for University scholarships. The Drive for Men’s Health, set for June 12-13 in a futuristic Tesla vehicle, is being organized by º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Foundation Board member Dr. Sijo Parekattil and Dr.Jamin

Impressive Inaugural Class Admitted to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø

LAKELAND, Fla. – The inaugural freshman class for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is set, following the University’s application deadline for freshmen last week. All told, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic received nearly 3,000 undergraduate applications and has admitted 923 freshman and transfer students. Of those admitted students, 500 have already committed to attend the new University in the fall. “º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic’s first class is

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Selects First President

Dr. Randy Avent (left) shakes hands with º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Board of Trustees Chair Rob Gidel. Avent was selected Monday by the University’s Presidential Search Committee to be º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic’s founding president.   LAKELAND, Fla. – º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Presidential Search Committee has selected Dr. Randy K. Avent, an accomplished academic leader and current Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Development at

Presidential Search Committee Identifies Finalists for Top º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Position

LAKELAND, Fla. – º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Presidential Search Committee identified two finalists for the position of University President during a public meeting this morning, which took place at the University’s administrative office in downtown Lakeland. The committee, which is comprised of the University’s full Board of trustees, the chair of the º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Board and a representative from

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Day at the State Capitol Celebrates the University’s High-Tech Industry Focus

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø will host º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Day at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. High-tech displays showcasing the University’s campus, curriculum and culture will be featured on the third floor of the Capitol rotunda, and University representatives will be on hand to share information about Florida’s newest state university and its focus

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Appoints Four New Board Members

Appointments Highlight Role of Private Giving to the University’s Future LAKELAND, Fla. – The º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation has named four distinguished business and industry leaders as new board members, who will help support the University’s unique mission to educate and prepare students to be high-tech leaders. The four new members are: Jeff Clyne, President, Mid-State Machine & Fabricating Corp.

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic Answers Questions from Students and Parents During Live Google+ Hangout

LAKELAND, Fla. — º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø hosted its first virtual event, a Google+ Hangout, on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. The event featured a panel of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøtechnic staff and faculty members who answered questions about the new University’s campus, curriculum and culture. Prospective students and their parents were able to submit questions live via Google+ and in advance through Facebook,

Global Software Leader Microsoft to Join º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø as Industry Partner

LAKELAND, Fla. – º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, the state’s newest university, today announced that it has signed Microsoft to its growing list of industry partners. Together, Poly and Microsoft will form a collaborative relationship to aid in providing practical, hands-on learning opportunities for students. “Microsoft is a globally recognizable and reputable brand and we’re happy they have chosen to partner with