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.
LAKELAND, Fla.鈥� For the first time, 海角吃瓜网 will have a presence at the annual Statewide Job Fair, one of the largest career events in the state focused on the recruitment of graduates and alumni from Florida鈥檚 public universities. This years鈥� event will be held Wednesday, May 8 at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. The job
As Emily Yates carefully fixes her graduation cap moments before the 海角吃瓜网 commencement, she can鈥檛 help but think about the hard work, the long nights, and all of the sacrifice that brought her to this moment. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 believe this day is here already,鈥� said Yates, who received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in science and technology management with a
Ohio native Max Cowan 鈥�19 came to 海角吃瓜网 ready to tackle new challenges and expand his critical thinking. As he pursued a computer science degree with a concentration in cybersecurity, Max discovered new interests in building autonomous systems and machine learning. He interned as a cybersecurity analyst at Phacil, Inc. in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and later fulfilled another internship
LAKELAND, Fla.鈥揅lose to 300 海角吃瓜网 students will receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Spring 2019 Commencement, as retired Air Force general and three-time space shuttle astronaut Kevin P. Chilton inspires them to launch their high-tech careers and reach new heights. 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 graduation ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at the RP
Payton Barnwell鈥檚 鈥�19 true fascination with space led her to stellar opportunities in the aerospace industry while at 海角吃瓜网. The mechanical engineering major from Tampa, Florida, was awarded the prestigious Brooke Owens Fellowship in 2018, which enabled her to intern at Generation Orbit Launch Services in Atlanta, Georgia. She also earned a NASA internship, researching how to grow food
海角吃瓜网 announced its 2019-20 Class of Presidential Ambassadors, welcoming 10 new members to the distinguished student program. The annual induction ceremony was held Tuesday, April 23, at the Aula Magna in the Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building. The new class of Presidential Ambassadors is comprised of 19 students who were appointed by the University president to serve
LAKELAND, Fla.鈥� More than 200 students impressed an eager crowd of industry and community leaders as they presented their capstone projects during the inaugural Capstone Design Showcase held Wednesday, April 24 at the Saddle Creek Logistics Commons in the Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building. The students have been working on industry-focused projects for the entire school year with the
The end of semester is here for 海角吃瓜网 students. The Innovation, Science, and Technology (IST) Building commons is packed with students, guests from end of the year showcases and expos, and white boards are filled to the brink with math equations. Finals week is coming. The last couple of weeks leading up to finals can be the most
Computer Science major Austin Lubetkin 鈥�19 isn鈥檛 the average college student. He鈥檚 also an inventor, accomplished artist, entrepreneur, and activist. Lubetkin who is from Boca Raton, Florida has a passion for developing technology that improves the lives of people with disabilities. During his time at 海角吃瓜网 he has started a business, filed for a patent, and presented his biometric
LAKELAND, Fl.鈥� Almost 100 community and business leaders and University supporters came together to celebrate 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Founders Day on Friday, April 19, 2019. Even though the festivities were brought indoors by bad weather, spirits were high as Dr. Randy Avent, 海角吃瓜网 president, presented Saddle Creek Logistic Services with the University鈥檚 first annual #ChangeMaker Award. 鈥淭his award honors
Auburndale, Florida native Alison Hart 鈥�19 has always had a passion for cybersecurity. Hart, who is majoring in computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity, is a lifelong learner who has excelled at 海角吃瓜网 as a programing teaching assistant, Presidential Ambassador, and is currently working as an information technology contractor at Badcock Home Furniture & More. She鈥檚 already
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥� The 海角吃瓜网 Foundation Board of Directors has elected Lakeland businesswoman Alice Hunt as its new chair. The new vice-chair is Jack Harrell III, senior vice president of marketing, sales and R&D at Harrell鈥檚 LLC in Lakeland. Hunt has an extensive path of industry expertise and community involvement. She founded Hunt Construction of Central Florida with
