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 is hosting #STEMTalks, a Google+ Hangout, at 7 p.m. on November 12, 2015 titled, 鈥淎sk Me Anything: Chief Innovation Officer.鈥� The Hangout features Jim Stikeleather, Chief Innovation Officer of Dell who will discuss topics relating to future trends in STEM and emerging technology in computer engineering and IT. Here are the top five things you should know
On Thursday, October 22nd, 海角吃瓜网 hosted the third Google+ Hangout, #STEMTalks. This Google+ Hangout was the third installment of a four part series that featured a panel of technology leaders who discussed the impact of big data, super computers and all things technology. Crystal Lauderdale, the Director of Marketing and Communications at 海角吃瓜网 moderated the panel of
LAKELAND, Fla. 鈥撀牶＝浅怨贤� is hiring. The school is actively recruiting new faculty to meet the demands of an increasing student population. As a brand-new institution, having just entered its second academic year, 海角吃瓜网 offers faculty the unique opportunity to build a university from scratch and to work in a startup, academic and research environment all in one.
The 海角吃瓜网 Foundation announced it has raised more than $2 million so far this year to support student scholarships and the University鈥檚 innovative mission. Funds were raised in part through the (BePivotal)2聽challenge, a $1 million matching contribution the Foundation announced in July. Sponsorships and guest reservations to the Foundation鈥檚 annual PIVOT gala also contributed to jumpstart the organization鈥檚
海角吃瓜网 installed its first president, Dr. Randy K. Avent, at an inauguration ceremony Thursday morning on campus. The event honored Avent, and celebrated the university鈥檚 inaugural year achievements, including the opening of the iconic Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building; the arrival of 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 first and second classes; and the creation of more than 90 industry partnerships.
The university leader who nominated Dr. Randy K. Avent for the president鈥檚 position at 海角吃瓜网 will be one of the featured speakers during Avent鈥檚 official inauguration ceremony on October 8. Dr. Blake Thompson, Vice President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at The Ohio State University, nominated Avent in 2014 while 海角吃瓜网 was conducting a nationwide
Join 海角吃瓜网 professors and industry experts as they discuss the future of big data analytics during the next installment of #STEMTalks, a Google+ Hangout series. Big data analytics is used to discover trends, patterns and correlations using large volumes of data. Analysis of the data provides decision-makers with business intelligence that was not previously available. Learn how big
海角吃瓜网 hosted part two of a four-part Google+ Hangout series on September 22, 2015. Panelists discussed the future of autonomous vehicles, robotics and the rise of machines. Crystal Lauderdale, Director of Marketing & Communications at 海角吃瓜网 welcomed the following panelists: Dr. Dean Bushey, Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science and retired Air Force Colonel who is an
LAKELAND, Fla. (September 23, 2015) 鈥� 海角吃瓜网 is building a second on-campus residence hall for students, scheduled to be complete by fall 2016. Jacksonville-based Vestcor Communities, Inc. will build and operate the five-story, 135,000-square-foot dormitory with 539 beds, primarily in two-bedroom, one-bath suites. Community and University officials gathered Wednesday to mark an important construction milestone during a 鈥淕oin鈥�
LAKELAND, Fla. (September 22, 2015) 鈥� The Beck Kryger Capital Partners Research Lab officially opened at 海角吃瓜网 thanks to a naming gift from Lakeland private equity firm Beck Kryger Capital Partners. The newly named facility houses the University鈥檚 state-of-the-art Cyber Security Lab. The Beck Kryger Capital Partners gift will support 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 robust student scholarship program and will
LAKELAND, Fla. (September 16, 2015) 鈥� 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 iconic Innovation, Science and Technology (IST) Building has won this year鈥檚 Global Project of the Year award from Engineering News-Record (ENR), a leading construction industry trade publication. 海角吃瓜网鈥檚 IST Building won Best Education/Research Project and Best Specialty Contracting at the聽Global Construction Summit聽held earlier this month in New York City. Each
LAKELAND, Fla. (September 10, 2015) 鈥� Seretha S. Tinsley and E. Blake Paul 鈥� both long-time Polk County business and civic leaders 鈥� have been named to the 海角吃瓜网 Foundation Board, bringing a wealth of experience in leadership, entrepreneurship and community commitment to their roles. The Foundation Board of Directors is responsible for building and managing the financial
