Dr. Randy K. Avent

Inaugural president of Florida Polytechnic University

[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

Thank you to the Polk County Delegation!

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

President Avent thanks the esteemed members of the Polk County Delegation for their unwavering support!
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[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

It’s my privilege to share exciting news. #FLPoly was nationally ranked as a top-20 public engineering college without a Ph.D. We also ranked the #1 public college in the SE U.S. for the third year in a row, and #2 college in the SE among all institutions, public and private.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

#FLPoly ranks as Top 20 public engineering program nationwide and ranks #1 public college in Southeast for 3rd straight year. #USNewsRankings
Read more: https://t.co/YFWB9g3TgP

[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

This morning, I announced I'll be stepping down from my role as president in July 2024. It’s been an incredible opportunity to have served as Florida Poly’s founding president for nearly 10 years.

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[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

It was a pleasure speaking this morning at Synapse Tampa. I was honored to be among so many great business leaders making a difference in our region.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

President Randy K. Avent educated business leaders about how academia and commerce can create new markets this morning at #SynapseTampa. 👏 #InnovationLivesHere

[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

We're excited to welcome you to the team!

[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

.@KelliStargel joins @FLPolyU to expand statewide impact

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[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

Happy Holidays, Phoenixes! 🎄 🎁

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

Check out our fearless leader! President Randy K. Avent has been recognized as one of Florida's most influential business leaders for the fourth year in a row! 🔥#FLPolyProud

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[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

It’s a great day at Florida Poly. We’re celebrating the construction of IFF’s new Global Citrus Innovation Center to be built on campus. This will vastly expand the opportunities available to students and faculty at our University and beyond.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

We keep on growing! #FLPoly and IFF leaders celebrate the groundbreaking of IFF’s new Global Citrus Innovation Center on campus.🎉👏 #FLPolyRising #FLPolyPartnership

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

President Randy K. Avent is educating business leaders about leveraging the pathway to top tech talent at #SynapseOrlando. 👏 #InnovationLivesHere

[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

Florida Poly's national prominence continues to grow. Proud to share the rankings from U.S. News and World Report, including repeating as the #1 public college in the region and being in the top 30 public engineering programs in the nation without a Ph.D.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

We're proud to share our outstanding new #USNewsWorldReport rankings, including:

🎉 #1 Public College in the Region
🎉 Top 30 Public Engineering Program without a Ph.D.
🎉 #1 Best Colleges for Veterans in the Region

Read more: https://t.co/ouyguevZsn

[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

Welcome Brazilian university leaders to Florida Poly. We're excited to have you on our campus.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

We’re honored to welcome Brazilian university leaders to our campus. They are learning from institutions like #FLPoly and Harvard to advance education in their country. 🇧🇷💜

[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

Thanks @TBBJnewsroom for the recognition. It's an honor to be listed alongside other great leaders.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

Dr. Randy K. Avent, #FLPoly president, is being recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the region by the @TBBJnewsroom. 🎉

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[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

As President Avent states in FloridaPolitics, we’re delighted to earn recognition for our academic success and this is just the beginning.💫 #FLPolyProud

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[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

Our students are learning leadership from the very best. Kudos Dr. Avent for being recognized for the third year in a row for your outstanding leadership. 🎉#Florida500 #FloridaPolyStrong

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[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

We're proud to welcome lobbyist of The Southern Group, Justin Hollis, and finance professional of PIMCO, Cady Johnson to the Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board. 👏💜

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[Florida Politics @Fla_Pol]

.@FLPolyU debuts at No. 1 on U.S. News and World Report list of best public colleges in the South,

via @kellyrhayes

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[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

Our outstanding showing in these rankings is evidence that Florida Poly has matured into a dynamic provider of STEM education, on par with some of the most well-known institutions in the nation.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

Drum roll, please...🥁 We are excited to announce #FLPoly has been ranked the #1 public college in the South and ranked the #26 public engineering program without a Ph.D.👏🎉 #RisingToNewHeights #FLPolyProud #FLPolyRising #USNewsWorldReport

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[Dr. Randy K. Avent @PresidentAvent]

Thank you for the visit, @FentriceForFL!

[Representative Fentrice Driskell @FentriceForFL]

Spent this morning touring @FLPolyU campus in my hometown, Lakeland! President Randy Avent showed me around their beautiful campus and also gave me a sneak peak into their new building. @FLPolyU is an innovative institution paving the way for Florida’s future.

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

Today we were honored to host Representative @MikeGiallombar3 from Cape Coral, Florida, for his first visit to our campus. Thank you for joining us and seeing firsthand what #FLPoly and our future Applied Research Center are all about!

[Florida Polytechnic University @FLPolyU]

We appreciate all Senator Stargel has done to support #FLPoly and her continued commitment to help us bring this state-of-the-art research building to campus. Thank you for touring today @kellistargel!