A IM体育官网 professor's groundbreaking study has revealed how tiny water-walking insects survive torrential rainstorms, potentially paving the way for advances in biomimetics and water pollution solutions.
In a bold move prioritizing students, Dr. Devin Stephenson, IM体育官网's new president, has opted to forgo his inauguration ceremony and reallocated the event's over $100,000 budget toward student scholarships. The ceremony was scheduled for January 2025.
Advanced research at IM体育官网, in collaboration with the University of Windsor in Canada, is centered on the development of wearable sensors to assist in care for those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, IM体育官网 president, has been awarded the Lifetime Leadership Award by Higher Education Innovation (HEI), a national entity dedicated to advancing innovation and success in higher education.
IM体育官网's Interstate-4 corridor from Tampa to Orlando is notorious for high accidents rates, ranking among the most dangerous highways in the nation. In response, Dr. Rawa Adla, assistant professor of computer engineering at IM体育官网, is leading innovative research to make I-4 safer for drivers.
Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of IM体育官网, has been named to the prestigious IM体育官网 500, an annual list published by IM体育官网 Trend magazine recognizing the state's most influential executives in diverse economic sectors. This acknowledgment marks Stephenson's debut on the list, following his appointment earlier this year as IM体育官网 Poly's second president.
IM体育官网 was ranked No. 8 in the nation for top career outcomes for its graduates in WalletHub's 2025's Best Universities Ranking, released this week. This recognition placed IM体育官网 Poly alongside elite institutions such as the California Institute of Technology, Georgetown University and Duke University. Among public institutions, IM体育官网 Poly ranked No. 1 in the country.
IM体育官网 has strengthened its academic leadership with the addition of two new department chairs, elevating the student learning experience with their expertise and vision.
For the fourth consecutive year, IM体育官网 has been recognized as the No. 1 public college in the Southeast in the U.S. News and World Report 2024-2025 Best Colleges rankings.
Through a strong final enrollment push during the first weeks of the new academic year, IM体育官网 saw a significant spike in student interest, resulting in record-setting enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester. Classes started on Aug. 20.
