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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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Data Science & Business Analytics charge ahead at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø

The Department of Data Science and Business Analytics at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has focused on cultivating a tech-forward, industry-leading program since its inception in 2014. The department’s stature in the academic world has grown steadily, positioning it to attract standout faculty, conduct innovative research, and host prominent conferences. “The department’s success demonstrates that º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø is at the forefront of

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø boosts global impact with Fulbright Italy agreement

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø leaders have solidified an agreement with the U.S-Italy Fulbright Commission to provide educational opportunities between the University and Italy. The new memorandum of understanding follows the existing framework already in place for collaborations between º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and several international Fulbright partners. The agreement will allow distinguished Italian scholars to conduct research at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø and work with

Club Row drives student connections and involvement

The Nest was transformed into a club-recruiting mecca on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Club Row, a large, student-run event that provides a platform for student organizations to share what they do and recruit new members at the start of each semester. “Getting involved is a way to really become a better student,� said junior computer science major Melia Rodriguez, who

New class of Alexander Scholars celebrated at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø

A group of º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s brightest and most promising students was recognized on Monday, Aug. 22, at the Inaugural Alexander Scholars Luncheon. The John R. Alexander Scholars Program is a scholarship program that supports exceptionally high-achieving students in reaching their personal and professional goals without taking on the burden of student debt. Alexander Scholars receive a new laptop and a $40,000

New Phoenixes arrive on campus ready to soar

Hundreds of new º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students began arriving on campus on Friday, Aug. 19, to settle into and get to know their new home for the next four years. “I’m nervous, but also excited,â€� said Madox Bown, a freshman from St. Petersburg, Florida, who will be studying aeronautical engineering. “I’ve never really been away from home before, but it’s

New SGA president charges toward promising academic year

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø junior Melia Rodriguez is more excited than most about the first day of the fall semester. As the new Student Government Association (SGA) president, she is ready to lead and to work hard to support the entire student body. “I’ve always liked advocating on behalf of people who want to have their voices heard,â€� said Rodriguez, who

Competitive X-Force fellowship provides boost to two º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students

Two º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this summer to join the National Security Innovation Network’s (NSIN) 2022 cohort of X-Force fellows. The program is sponsored by the Department of Defense. The summer internship tasks university students from across the nation to assist the military in devising solutions to real-world challenges they experience. º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s students had the

Lockheed Martin internship sets Phoenix up for career success

Working at Lockheed Martin this summer as a college student technical specialist is opening doors of opportunity for Grayson Dannecker that may shape the rest of his career. Dannecker, a rising senior at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø who is majoring in computer engineering with a concentration in embedded systems, is completing a remote summer internship with the global security and aerospace

Alum testing his engineering mettle at John Deere

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus Dorian Gray ’20 works hard to ensure the tractors and other equipment produced by global manufacturing company John Deere are correct and adhere to quality standards. “I make a lot of decisions and do a lot of investigations to solve a lot of problems,â€� said Gray, who received his degree in mechanical engineering from the University.