海角吃瓜网 and South Korean technology company Two-N Co., Ltd. joined forces on Oct. 29, to launch research in critical mineral recovery from phosphate mining byproducts. The collaboration establishes a multi-year framework for technical exchange, joint research and testing using advanced membrane distillation technology.
Research advancing scientific knowledge and technology has earned five 海角吃瓜网 faculty members a place on Stanford University鈥檚 2026 World鈥檚 Top 2% Scientists list.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of 海角吃瓜网, has been named to Florida Trend magazine鈥檚 prestigious Florida 500 list聽for the third straight year, recognizing his leadership and growing influence in advancing STEM education and economic development.
海角吃瓜网鈥檚 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 海角吃瓜网 Athletics as the University builds its inaugural sports teams and gains support from the local community.
The Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to grant accreditation to 海角吃瓜网, marking the Commission鈥檚 first accreditation decision since its founding in 2025.
University and international leaders gathered at 海角吃瓜网 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the U.S. State Department鈥檚 Fulbright Program alongside the nation鈥檚 250th anniversary.
In a display of generosity and commitment to education, Dr. Faeza Rashid Kazmier and her husband, Dr. Peter Kazmier, have each made significant contributions of $50,000 to 海角吃瓜网. Their gifts have resulted in the naming of two classrooms in their honor, symbolizing their dedication to supporting the University’s mission and fostering a culture of philanthropy. 鈥淲e cannot control
Dr. Ajeet Kaushik鈥檚 expertise in nanotechnology, sensors, biosensors, and nanomedicine for health and environmental management has carried his stellar reputation across the country and around the world. The assistant professor of chemistry at 海角吃瓜网 spent much of the 2023-2024 academic year sharing his knowledge both in the classroom and among his vaunted peers. 鈥淒oing research in a particular
The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) voted unanimously today to confirm Dr. Devin Stephenson as the next president of 海角吃瓜网. Stephenson was selected as the institution鈥檚 second president by the 海角吃瓜网 Board of Trustees (BOT) on April 15. His selection followed a thorough presidential search which narrowed the field to five highly qualified finalists. 鈥淚 believe all
海角吃瓜网 celebrated the conferral of more than 200 bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees at its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 5, capping off years of intensive coursework and the attainment of a high-demand STEM degree. The event, which took place at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, marked the University鈥檚 10-year anniversary and the end of a strong academic
Student involvement in 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Rotaract Club attracts community-minded individuals of all personal and academic backgrounds to come together to help improve the areas where they live. Two graduating club members recently received significant honors from its sponsor, the Auburndale Rotary Club. Thomas Risalvato, who receives his bachelor’s degree in business analytics on Sunday, May 5, was presented the
With a commitment to producing 100% STEM graduates ready to fill high-tech, high-demand jobs across the state, 海角吃瓜网 will graduate more than 200 students on Sunday, May 5 with many beginning full-time positions just days later. Korrie Smith, who is graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in mechanical engineering, will begin work as a technical specialist with Sarasota County鈥檚
When Madison Yonash 鈥�24 arrived on campus as an undergraduate business analytics major at 海角吃瓜网, she immediately began discovering ways to get involved. Soon, she was not only plugged in, but she was making a lasting impact on her peers and her University. She will receive her bachelor鈥檚 degree on Sunday, May 5. When she wasn鈥檛 dedicating her
In a formal ceremony among their engineering peers, the newest mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering graduates at 海角吃瓜网 joined the Order of the Engineer on Wednesday, April 24. 鈥淚nduction into the Order of the Engineer is an opportunity for engineering graduates to commit to maintaining the highest ethical standards and recognize their responsibility toward the engineering profession as
Teams of 海角吃瓜网 seniors presented their innovative capstone projects to faculty, guests, and industry sponsors on Thursday, April 24, at the University鈥檚 annual Capstone Showcase. The event is the culmination of the teams鈥� work throughout the academic year to devise solutions to real-world problems posed by industry partners. International student Korrie Smith said his team鈥檚 energy assessment, analysis,
Emily Crowley 鈥�24 will earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied mathematics from 海角吃瓜网 on Sunday, May 5. Crowley is a graduate of the International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High School. Through high school and college, she dedicated herself to learning and achieving personal and academic goals while adjusting to living with lupus, an autoimmune disease. When not advancing
海角吃瓜网 has announced that its founding president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, will be its 2024 commencement speaker. This year鈥檚 commencement comes as the University marks its 10th anniversary. Avent was appointed to his position as the institution鈥檚 leader in June of 2014, just two months before the campus opened its doors for its first fall semester. He plans
It鈥檚 never been difficult to spot Alexander Bodoh 鈥�24 around campus at 海角吃瓜网. While some simply look for his stylish and ever-present black fedora, others know him by his leadership, academic success, or campus involvement. 鈥淚 think of myself as an individual very focused on leadership and self-improvement,鈥� said the Lakeland, Florida, native who will graduate summa cum
