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.
海角吃瓜网鈥檚 undergraduate computer science and data science programs are among the best in the state and the nation, according to new rankings from Research.com, an online higher education resource.
With laptops ready and ideas buzzing, a fast-growing group of 海角吃瓜网 students meets each week to unwind, trade stories, and work on bringing their most ambitious and imaginative software projects to life.
海角吃瓜网 170 high school counselors from across Florida explored the cutting-edge labs, hands-on curriculum, and modern housing at 海角吃瓜网 on Dec. 5, gaining a firsthand look at the transformative experience awaiting their savvy STEM students.
Dr. Jun Kim, an internationally recognized expert on advanced water treatment processes, has been selected to join an elite community of Fulbright Specialists by the U.S. State Department. Kim is an assistant professor of environmental engineering.
The time between applying for a job at global logistics company DHL and being hired as a full-time implementation specialist felt like a whirlwind process to 海角吃瓜网 senior Valerie Fontanez.
A pioneering new partnership between 海角吃瓜网 and The Skyway Organization, LLC aims to spark powerful developments in advanced manufacturing, materials science, aerospace and workforce development.
Equipped with bright orange vests, litter pickers and a positive attitude, a group of 海角吃瓜网 students aims to give back to the community by keeping a two-mile stretch of highway near campus free from trash. The portion of State Road 33 near Interstate-4 is maintained by the Mu Omega chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
海角吃瓜网 is fueling Florida鈥檚 economy with more than $952 million in annual economic activity, according to a new study by distinguished economist Dr. Rick Harper. The analysis shows the University contributes over $523 million each year to the state鈥檚 gross domestic product (GDP), including more than $117 million directly within Polk County. The University鈥檚 economic activity stems from
海角吃瓜网 celebrated a major milestone with the debut of its 40,000-square-foot Gary C. Wendt Engineering Center (GCW) on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The $15 million facility adds state-of-the-art laboratory space and equipment designed to elevate student learning, fuel innovation and solidify the University鈥檚 role as an economic driver for the state of Florida. The GCW features advanced research and
Dr. Steven Chisolm 鈥�19 believes the future of medicine is being built layer by layer, literally. What may sound like science fiction, such as 3D printing functional hearts or kidneys for transplant, is quickly becoming possible, and he is among the innovators helping turn that vision into reality. A proud 海角吃瓜网 mechanical engineering graduate, Chisolm is now a
海角吃瓜网鈥檚 Dr. Malak Anshassi has earned national recognition for her research advancing recycling, solid waste management and sustainability. She was recently appointed to serve as a recycling expert on a prestigious committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to address the pressing problem of waste reduction. Anshassi, an assistant professor of environmental engineering, was selected
Celebrating Veterans Day Every Veterans Day, 海角吃瓜网 student Jonny Anderson can鈥檛 help but reflect on the journey that led him from serving in both the Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve to helping build rockets for space technology company Blue Origin. With determination squarely focused on earning a mechanical engineering degree, Anderson is living a dream many students
