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.
Students with a love of STEM and an interest in health care can prepare for a career that prioritizes both with 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 new Health Systems Engineering (HSE) program. The program launched in fall 2020 offers the only undergraduate-level concentration of its kind in the state. 鈥淎nyone who is frustrated with the current health care state and who would
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� 海角吃瓜网 is paving the way for ambitious, patriotic students to earn their STEM degree before continuing on to serve their county in a notable career as high-tech officer in the U.S. Navy. The 海角吃瓜网 Nuclear Propulsion Pipeline Program provides science-minded students with financial support and military guidance as they prepare to enter the Naval
When Peter Moran 鈥�18 joined the Navy in 2019, his thoughts were of his grandfather who served in the Marine Corps during World War II. 鈥淚 wanted to continue that legacy and do my part for my country,鈥� said Moran, who now is a supply corps officer and the hazardous materials officer on USS John C. Stennis, a nuclear-powered supercarrier
Students who dream of one day joining the world that brings their favorite video games to life had an opportunity to hear directly from a professional in the field. Aaliyah Burroughs, partner technical advisor at Xbox, joined 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 career development office for a virtual speaker session with students on Friday, Oct. 16. 鈥淚 hope they were able to
The U.S. military is turning to interdisciplinary teams of students from 海角吃瓜网 to help solve some of its most pressing challenges. Hacking for Defense (H4D), a program of the Department of Defense鈥檚 National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), challenges students at some of the nation鈥檚 top universities to find solutions to a wide variety of the military鈥檚 communications, logistics,
Proud Phoenixes will show off the 海角吃瓜网 way of life 鈥� virtually 鈥� on Saturday, Oct. 17, during Phoenix Family Day. The annual event is one of the campus鈥� most treasured traditions. It brings together students and their loved ones, allowing both groups to share in a fun day while exploring 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 the unique and fun campus
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� The 海角吃瓜网 Police Department is now an accredited law enforcement agency in the state of Florida. The department received the award from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) on Thursday, Oct. 15, recognizing its policies, procedures, and processes as meeting or exceeding industry standards. Accreditation standards address a wide range of law enforcement
For a third consecutive year, 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Procurement Department received the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Procurement庐 (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The award recognizes public and nonprofit agencies that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence by embracing innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement. 鈥淓arning the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award demonstrates to our
A bachelor鈥檚 degree from 海角吃瓜网 positions students to succeed in many of today鈥檚 fastest-growing fields. However, many students have dreams that only a master鈥檚 degree or a Ph.D. can help them achieve. 海角吃瓜网 undergraduates will have an opportunity to explore some of the options available to them this month during a series of virtual sessions with graduate
As 海角吃瓜网 grew from a vision to a nationally recognized STEM institution in just eight years, Ford Heacock remained steadfast as one of its staunchest supporters. 鈥淚 am very proud of being part of the 海角吃瓜网 Foundation and being witness to the birth of the University,鈥� said Heacock, a longtime member of the foundation鈥檚 board and CEO
The search for jobs and internships got more complicated after the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many companies to shift their interview and hiring processes online. But Pairris Jones, 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 associate director of career development, said Phoenixes are well positioned to do well in today鈥檚 employment landscape. Students will have the chance to explore just what is out there during
While the COVID-19 pandemic stopped in-person outreach and campus visits by Central Florida鈥檚 K-12 schools, 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Office of Educational Outreach created new ways to take close-up STEM demonstrations and discussions directly to these students. 鈥淭raditionally, we were face-to-face both on campus and off campus, but we have gone virtual this semester,鈥� said Indira Sukhraj, associate director of educational
