Florida Polytechnic unveils large esports arena with 48-foot screen

The new new esports arena at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland features 20 gaming PCs fully equipped for competitive play.
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Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus

After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.

Game On: Florida Poly opens new Esports Arena

Florida Polytechnic University unveiled a new, state-of-the-art esports arena on Friday, Feb. 13, giving its 14 teams a premier place to practice, compete and host battles in today's top esports games ...
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Florida Polytechnic's interim provost and VP of academic affairs, hired in July, takes permanent role

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland has named Brad Thiessen provost and vice president of academic affairs, making permanent a hire made on an interim basis in July 2024. Thiessen will serve as ...
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Florida Polytechnic University students get hands-on experience at new cybersecurity center

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Inside the iconic Florida Polytechnic University, visible from I-4, students are getting paid to help protect the university from cyber attacks and develop new solutions for ...
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Florida's state university chancellor will speak at Florida Polytechnic commencement on May 4

Ray Rodrigues, chancellor of the State University System of Florida, has been announced as the speaker for Florida Polytechnic University’s commencement on May 4. Appointed as chancellor in 2022, ...

Florida Polytechnic plans AI lab expansion

A new AI lab is coming to Florida Polytechnic University, thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding. FOX 13's Carla ...
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Florida’s SUS system succeeds with investments in schools like Florida Poly | Opinion

Florida Polytechnic University focuses on STEM education and aims to develop talent for the state's high-tech future. The university is seeking funding for a Student Achievement Center and increased ...
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Florida Polytechnic will get $2.9M in federal funds for AI research lab

Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland will receive $2.9 million in federal funding for the creation of its Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory. The funding will support a facility that ...

Florida Polytechnic named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution by US State Department

Florida Polytechnic University has been designated as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution by the U.S. Department of State. Only 130 of the nation’s four-year institutions, or 5%, earned such ...
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Florida Polytechnic Library Goes Book-Free

College students across the country are ditching heavy textbooks for digital copies. Is that beginning to happen in libraries? Florida's new state university, Florida Polytechnic, won't have a single ...