@flpolyxc

The official Twitter page for Florida Poly Cross Country.

 Lakeland, FL
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Joined April 2026
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Lakeland residents Bob and Deedra Knight have made the first philanthropic gift to Florida Poly Athletics with a $60,000 donation, helping support the growth of our new athletics program. 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/102326-…

Florida Poly Athletics receives historic first gift from Knight family

Florida Polytechnic University’s new athletics program has received its first philanthropic gift, a $60,000 contribution from longtime Lakeland residents Bob and Deedra Knight. The milestone donation...

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If you need some Florida Poly XC swag, here’s the place to find it! bit.ly/4iz215i
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The first game. The first goal. The first win. #FLPolyAthletics celebrated a milestone night as the men's soccer team opened its inaugural season with a 4-0 victory. ⚽💜 floridapoly.edu/news/081926-…
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#FLPoly welcomed a record 2,342 students for the 2026-27 academic year, marking another milestone in the University's continued growth. 🎉 floridapoly.edu/news/081726-…

Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth

Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total...

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Fall athletics is here! #FLPoly’s men’s and women’s soccer and cross country teams came together for our inaugural media day as they gear up for their first season of competition. Let’s go, Phoenixes! 👏 💜 floridapoly.edu/news/081126-…

Florida Poly’s student-athletes take center stage at inaugural media day

With the fall 2026 semester just days away, Florida Polytechnic University’s first student-athletes donned their new uniforms, laced up their cleats and stepped into the spotlight Monday, Aug. 10,...

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Ready to build your future? #FLPoly offers engineering and computing programs among the nation’s highest-earning undergraduate degrees. #PhoenixisRising 👏 floridapoly.edu/news/072726-…

Florida Poly degrees match nation’s highest-paying majors

Engineering and technology fields dominate the nation’s highest-paying college majors, according to recent analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. At Florida Polytechnic University,...

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It’s official: @FLPolyAthletics has a home turf! ⚽🏀 We’re teaming up with the City of Auburndale to bring our sports programs to three premier local venues, including Lake Myrtle Sports Complex. floridapoly.edu/news/072126-…

Auburndale partnership gives Florida Poly Athletics a home base

Florida Polytechnic University and the City of Auburndale are partnering to provide home venues for the University’s newly launched athletics program. Florida Poly will now host practices, home games...

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The future is looking even brighter at #FLPoly. 🎉 Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved $19 million in state funding to support student success, expand our campus, and strengthen Florida’s only public STEM university. floridapoly.edu/news/06-30-2…

Florida Poly receives full legislative funding to accelerate STEM growth

Gov. Ron DeSantis approved $19 million for Florida Polytechnic University in the state's 2026-2027 budget on Monday, June 29, fueling the University's continued growth and expansion as Florida’s only...

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Championship experience is coming to #FLPolyAthletics. Dennis Hopson, an NBA champion alongside Michael Jordan on the 1991 Chicago Bulls, has been named the inaugural head coach of our men’s basketball program. 🏀 floridapoly.edu/news/nba-cha…

NBA champion to lead Florida Poly Men’s Basketball

Few coaches can match a resume that includes winning an NBA championship alongside Michael Jordan and leading a college program to sustained success on the national stage. Dennis Hopson has done...

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Welcome to #FLPolyAthletics, TJ Marik! ⚾ He has been named the inaugural head coach of @flpolybaseball, bringing a strong track record of leadership and a passion for developing student-athletes. floridapoly.edu/news/florida…

Florida Poly steps up to the plate with first baseball coach

Florida Polytechnic University has named TJ Marik as the inaugural head coach of its baseball program. The addition brings another instrumental leader to the University as it continues to establish...

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Welcome to #FLPolyAthletics, Clay Roberts! 🎉 He has been named the inaugural head coach of men’s soccer, bringing two decades of coaching experience as we continue building the future of athletics at #FLPoly. floridapoly.edu/news/060326-…

Florida Poly scores veteran coach for men’s soccer

Florida Polytechnic University has named Clay Roberts the first head coach of its men’s soccer program, adding an experienced team builder as the University continues launching its new athletics...

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Florida Poly Athletics starts this Fall! Follow our official team accounts for updates, announcements, and game-day schedules. 💜   @flpolymbb @flpolywbb @flpolymsoccer @flpolywsoccer @flpolysoftball @flpolyxc @flpolybaseball
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A familiar face is stepping into a new role at #FLPolyAthletics. Nikki Jessee has been named the inaugural head coach of women’s basketball after previously supporting student success at #FLPoly. 🏀 floridapoly.edu/news/052026-…

Florida Poly tips off women’s basketball with first head coach

Florida Polytechnic University has named Nikki Jessee as its first women’s basketball head coach, adding another experienced leader as the University continues to build Florida Poly Athletics.

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#FLPoly has been recognized with the 2026 Ellucian Impact Award for transforming the student experience through technology and creating a more connected digital campus with MyFloridaPoly. 👏 floridapoly.edu/news/051526-…

Florida Poly earns global recognition for digital campus transformation

Florida Polytechnic University has been recognized with the prestigious 2026 Ellucian Impact Award for transforming the student experience through advanced technology solutions that improve student...

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History made. 🎓 More than 430 students crossed the stage at the 2026 commencement ceremony, marking this the largest graduating class in University history. Congratulations, Class of 2026. The future is yours to build. 🎉 floridapoly.edu/news/050926-…

Record class graduates at Florida Poly, inspired by astronaut Koichi Wakata

Florida Polytechnic University marked a significant milestone on May 9, celebrating its largest graduating class as more than 430 students crossed the stage at the University’s 2026 commencement.

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Welcome to #FLPolyAthletics, Mike Settle! He has been named our inaugural head softball coach, bringing years of experience and strong Polk County roots to the program. 🎉 floridapoly.edu/news/042926-…

Florida Poly names ‘local legend’ as first head softball coach

Florida Polytechnic University has named Mike Settle as its inaugural head softball coach, adding a veteran leader with deep Polk County roots to the University’s new Florida Poly Athletics program.

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Welcome to #FLPolyAthletics, Stephanie Bylander! She has been named the inaugural head coach for men’s and women’s cross country. 🎉 floridapoly.edu/news/042326-…

Florida Poly taps veteran Lakeland coach to lead cross country program

Florida Polytechnic University has named Stephanie Bylander as its inaugural head coach for men’s and women’s cross country as part of the University’s new Florida Poly Athletics program.

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#FLPoly President @DevinStephenson has been named one of Florida’s 50 most influential leaders over 50, recognized for shaping the state through his impact and vision. 👏 floridapoly.edu/news/042126-…

Florida Poly president earns distinguished statewide recognition

Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of Florida Polytechnic University, has been named one of Florida’s 50 most influential leaders over the age of 50 by the News Service of Florida.

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Florida Poly names first athletic director as new sports program prepares to launch wftv.com/news/local/florida-…

Florida Poly names first athletic director as new sports program prepares to launch

Florida Polytechnic University appoints Derek Lower as its first athletic director as it launches collegiate athletics with eight sports.

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