Florida News Straight From the Source
The Florida Polytechnic University campus will soon turn into a geek culture extravaganza as students expect 1,500 enthusiasts at their 5th annual FLPolyCon on Saturday, March 30, at the Innovation, Science and Technology Building in Lakeland, Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Poly to host 5th FLPolyCon in most interactive fashion
The University of North Florida will host its inaugural “Taste of the Ogier Gardens” fundraiser noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, on the grounds of the Fredrick and Ophelia Tate Ogier Gardens, located behind Lot 18 near the north campus entrance. [Read more…] about UNF’s Ogier Gardens Launches Inaugural ‘Taste of the Ogier Gardens’ Fundraiser
Florida Polytechnic University student Christian Lomenzo is the new EA Madden NFL 19 Challenge champion, after surprising the sports gaming world with an incredible play in overtime that sealed his victory and a $35,000 grand prize. [Read more…] about Florida Poly student beats odds to become EA Madden NFL champion
The Florida Department of Education today released its annual charter school performance report, which highlighted students in charter schools outperformed their peers in traditional schools in nearly every category. [Read more…] about New Report Finds Florida Charter School Students Consistently Outperform Their Peers in Traditional Public Schools
Flagler College students earned top nominations earlier in March from the Society of Professional Journalists. [Read more…] about Gargoyle wins Society of Professional Journalists regional “Mark of Excellence” nomination
Flagler College hosted its fourth annual Giving Day in a 50 hour period starting Wednesday, March 13. The result is $121,443 in smashed records across the board, including the participation of 1,323 donors which is triple last year’s record of 397. [Read more…] about Giving challenge accepted, records smashed in Flagler’s annual fundraising event
On college campuses across the country, conversations about race, politics and other issues have become flashpoints in the debate over free speech. [Read more…] about Stetson University Adopts Statement Supporting Free Expression on Campus
National Geographic photographer and Associated Press photojournalist David Guttenfelder, who helped open an AP bureau in North Korea, will speak at The University of Tampa on Monday, March 25, at 10 a.m. [Read more…] about AP Photojournalist, Who Helped Open News Bureau in North Korea, to Speak at UT March 25
Florida Polytechnic University researchers are using newly invented attacks to improve the security and resiliency of cyber-physical systems (CPS), such as autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and power systems. [Read more…] about Making autonomous vehicles more secure, many attacks at a time
Game designers and digital media scholars Stephanie Boluk and Patrick Lemieux will present their research on video games at The University of Tampa on Friday, March 29, as part of the Scholar’s Symposia. [Read more…] about Guest Speakers and Game Designers to Give Presentation March 29
