Florida Polytechnic University is a public state university in Lakeland, Florida. It is the newest institution of the State University System of Florida and is the state’s only public polytechnic university. Florida Poly welcomed its inaugural class in August 2014.
Dr. G. Devin Stephenson
President
president@floridapoly.edu
Maggie Mariucci
Assistant Vice President,
University Relations
mmariucci@floridapoly.edu
4700 Research Way
Lakeland, FL 33805-8531
(863) 874-8462
“Florida Poly was created with a very specific mission and that is to be a catalyst for economic development in our state. This is why it is extremely important for the university to have a seat at this table and play a key role in our county’s economic growth.”
Maggie Mariucci, Florida Polytechnic University
Florida polytechnic University
In the News
Florida Poly, Catapult Partnership Aims to Drive Innovation, Student Success
February 10, 2025
Florida Poly Professor Works to Improve Traffic on Interstate 4
December 2, 2024
Celebrating Maggie Mariucci of Florida Polytechnic, former CFDC Board Chair
October 29, 2024
U.S. News’ Best Jobs List Features Many Computer & Health Science Careers
July 15, 2024
Graduates from Polk County Institutions of Higher Education Enhance Talent Pipeline
July 1, 2024
Florida Polytechnic University Selects its Second President
May 1, 2024
Polk County Continues to Attract Talent Companies Need for Success
January 29, 2024
Strong Talent Pipeline One Reason Advanced Manufacturers are Locating in Polk County
October 29, 2023
Advanced Manufacturing has a Permanent Place in Polk County – Here’s Why
October 24, 2023
CFDC Honors Small, Large Businesses with its Annual Awards, Recaps the Last Year
September 29, 2023
Florida Poly Welcomes International Students to Further the Global Presence in Polk
August 25, 2023
College, Technical School Graduates Fill the Talent Pipeline in Polk County
June 12, 2023
More People + More Companies Locating & Expanding in Polk = Economic Prosperity
May 9, 2023
Florida Poly Ready to Offer Two New Engineering Degrees
April 14, 2023
Graduates in High-Tech Fields Make the most Money Early in Their Careers
March 13, 2023
Florida’s Opportunity as a Space Port is limitless and Polk County is in the Middle of it All
January 30, 2023
Three Polk Colleges Contribute to the Advanced Manufacturing Talent Pipeline
October 27, 2022
Celebrating Growth in Tech-Enabled Manufacturing in Polk County
October 17, 2022
Incoming CFDC Chair will Focus on Infrastructure, Wages, Investor Relationships
October 6, 2022
Florida Poly Opens New Building, Adding Labs and Research Space
August 30, 2022
Indie Atlantic Films, Producing on a Local and Global Scale
June 28, 2022
Innovation and Research Give Polk County a Competitive Edge
June 13, 2022
Companies Working to Hire and Retain the Best IT Talent
June 6, 2022
International Companies Are Finding Polk a Great Place to Do Business
May 31, 2022
College Graduates are Ready to Enter Polk County Workforce
May 25, 2022
Public-Private Partnership at Florida Poly Will Provide New Opportunities
May 19, 2022
Use Case: Suntrax-On Track
May 17, 2022
Growing Supply Chain Industry is Supported by Local Talent Pipeline
May 9, 2022
Saddle Creek Technology Center is Developing New Logistics Ideas
May 3, 2022
Florida Southern Professor Provides Insight on Supply Chain Problems
April 25, 2022
Autonomous Vehicle Conference has Clear Message: Safety First
February 21, 2022
Preparing Roads for Autonomous Vehicles
February 14, 2022
Building and Student Growth Spells 2022 Success for Florida Poly
January 24, 2022
Educational Institutions Prepare Students for Manufacturing Careers
October 29, 2021
Polk County Leaders Honored for Their Work
October 15, 2021
Florida Poly and CFDC Partner on Business Resiliency Series
March 31, 2021
Industry Innovation Expected through Florida Poly’s New Health Systems Engineering Program
December 14, 2020
New Pipeline Program Prepares Florida Poly Students for High-Tech Careers in the Navy
December 3, 2020
Florida Poly Breaks Top 75 on U.S. News List
September 21, 2020
Florida Poly Students Work on Technology for Mars Rovers
December 19, 2019
Florida Poly Professor Hopes to Prevent App Collusion
November 12, 2019
Florida Polytechnic Director Brings Prestige to University, Polk County
August 8, 2019
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