Lakeland, Florida -- Florida Polytechnic University has named its first faculty member.

Robert I. MacCuspie, Ph.D., a research chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, comes with more than seven years of...

The Florida Board of Governors (BOG) approved a recommendation by its Nominating and Development Committee to reappoint five members of Florida Polytechnic University's charter Board of Trustees in a conference call Monday afternoon....

Lakeland, Florida - The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees approved several key recommendations Tuesday that will impact faculty and student recruitment.

Based on the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the...

Tallahassee, Florida - Frantic lobbying and friends in the right places have helped fledgling Florida Polytechnic University (FPU) steer clear of some potential hazards in the Capital.

As the 2013 legislative session nears its end,...

LAKELAND, Fla. - The leaders who inherited a difficult situation at Florida Polytechnic University made it clear they wanted to move past the political turmoil that surrounded the institution's creation.

But another controversial new...

TAMPA BAY, Florida - As part of the ongoing coverage of Florida Polytechnic University's creation, 10 News reached out to all eight members of the Polk County legislative delegation for their opinions on the institution's future.

Last...

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- Florida Polytechnic University's trustees chairman, Robert Gidel, and Chief Operating Officer, Ava Parker updated the state's Board of Governors Thursday on progress at Florida's 12th university.

Among the...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- On the heels of a 10 News Investigation into Florida Polytechnic's struggles to meet promises made by JD Alexander and new budget turmoil developing in the Capital, the Tampa Bay Times editorial board is calling for an...

Lakeland, Florida -- Following months of research and discussions with academic consultants, Florida Polytechnic University's Strategic Planning Committee has recommended five degree programs in the College of Innovation and Technology and the...

LAKELAND, Fla. - While legislators debate the future of Florida Polytechnic University at the Capital, the trustees trying to get the state's 12th university off the ground sketched out plans for its academic programs Friday...

LAKELAND, Florida -- As Florida Polytechnic University's small staff and Board of Trustees continue to develop their plans for the state's 12th university, unintended consequences of the controversial bill that created the school could force...

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Following political backlash from all over the state and new financial estimates, the Board of Trustees (BOT) at the new Florida Polytechnic University (FPU) backed off its request for an additional $25 million to get the...

St. Petersburg, Florida - With the yet-to-be-opened Florida Polytechnic University seeking an infusion of $25 million cash from the state legislature, the Chair of the State University System (SUS) is asking for an explanation.

SUS...

TAMPA BAY, Florida -- Following reports -- first by the Lakeland Ledger, then by 10 News -- identifying a surprise $25 million request from the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees, the editorial board for the Tampa Tribune penned...

TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Following reports that the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees will request a $25 million earmark for its new campus on Lakeland, at least one influential state legislator is vowing to fight the flow of...