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.
Researchers at 海角吃瓜网 are working to help close the gaps in broadband connectivity in Polk County through a $250,000 feasibility study recently approved by the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. The study aims to address the insufficient broadband coverage problems that exist in the county and provide supporting documentation and validation that can affect policies, influence legislation,
Forecasters predict a bustling 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. The season began June 1 and ends on Nov. 30. 海角吃瓜网 urges its students and employees to take early actions to prepare for possible storm impacts. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration鈥檚 Climate Prediction Center again predict an above-normal hurricane season with 14-21 named storms this season. Of
Presidents, provosts, and other leaders from universities throughout Brazil visited 海角吃瓜网 on Friday, May 27, as part of an international mission to learn from some of the United States鈥� best higher education institutions. It is the latest effort in the University鈥檚 strong focus on international relationships, which includes robust Fulbright partnerships and the recent appointment of Dr. Randy
Businesses that are part of Florida鈥檚 high-tech surge and want to support the emerging generation of technological leaders are connecting directly to 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 valuable base of student and faculty knowledge through its Corporate Impact Network. The network launched in July of 2021, creating opportunities for 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 corporate partners to provide meaningful support to areas that most closely
As an electronics engineer for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Bobby Acacio 鈥�20 is living out his professional dreams. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a really cool job and a lot of people get master鈥檚 degrees or Ph.D.s first, but I was very fortunate to get this with just a bachelor鈥檚 degree,鈥� said Acacio, who received his bachelor鈥檚 degree in electrical engineering from Florida
When Maggie Julian gets in a twist about complex assignments in her applied mathematics major, the 海角吃瓜网 student knows the perfect way to unwind and refocus her mind. Julian, a rising sophomore from New Port Richey, Florida, is an accomplished aerialist. She has been training for six years and performs professionally. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a feeling of freedom 鈥� I
海角吃瓜网 is introducing two new Master of Science degrees this fall in data science and engineering management. The two leading-edge graduate programs were created in response to growing University enrollment and high industry demand.
Thomas Risalvato is driven to help people whenever he can. The rising senior at 海角吃瓜网 recently jumped at the opportunity to help in a unique way by serving as a guardian aboard a Flight to Honor trip to Washington, D.C. Risalvato was paired with Charles Harris, a veteran from Lake Wales, Florida, who was an Army photographer during
Ritchel Calvaire 鈥�22 receives his bachelor鈥檚 degree in computer engineering on Sunday, May 8. The achievement is one that marks four years of exploration, development, and self-realization at 海角吃瓜网. Calvaire explored many campus opportunities to learn and grow, including leadership positions as a Presidential Ambassador, resident assistant, and orientation leader. He also was a member of Rotaract, the
While members of the Force Institute may regularly train with their lightsabers on campus, their focus isn鈥檛 solely on the wildly successful Star Wars galaxy of media. The popular student organization at 海角吃瓜网 uses the science fiction juggernaut and the Jedi Knights at its center as the framework for a tight-knit group that advances student interaction, academic achievement,
Three 海角吃瓜网 graduate students pursing master鈥檚 degrees in engineering recently took home top honors for their research at the Florida Academy of Sciences 85th Annual Meeting. All three students are on the mechanical engineering degree track. Charisma Clarke received first place for graduate engineering poster presentation, Kyle Steel received first place for graduate engineering oral presentation, and Colton
Teams of 海角吃瓜网 seniors showed off their hard work on industry-sponsored, tech-focused projects at the annual Capstone Design Showcase on Wednesday, April 27. The capstone program pairs interdisciplinary teams of students with corporate partners who have a real-world challenge they would like addressed. The students work on building high-tech solutions to these challenges throughout the academic year. This
