From pilot to CEO and author, Kodey Bogart ’22 M.S., ’25 Av.D. is redefining what leadership in aviation looks like. For her, the sky is not a limit but an open invitation. Through her work she’s making sure the next generation knows it’s invited, too.

From the same Florida Tech senior design team to supporting humanity's return to the moon. 🚀🌙 We're so proud to see these 2020 aerospace engineering grads Madeline Peña Cruz, Kelli Bara, Lauren-Ann Graham and John Watts, contributing to NASA's Artemis II mission.

Congratulations to Florida Tech alumna Suni Williams ’95 M.S. on her retirement from NASA after 27 remarkable years. A record-setting astronaut, ISS commander, and true trailblazer in human spaceflight. Thank you for inspiring generations, Suni. 🚀🐾 www.nasa.gov/news-release...

We’re honored to be one of just 30 undergraduate institutions nationwide—and one of two in Florida—named to the Princeton Review’s Mental Health Services Honor Roll for 2026. news.fit.edu/campus/flori...

A new agreement between Florida Tech and Eve Air Mobility will supercharge student experiences in the evolving field of advanced air mobility by providing industry-level technical challenges for them to tackle, guest lectures, potential internships and more. news.fit.edu/featured/flo...

Let the Market Days begin! ☀️🛍️

Thanks to everyone who came out for Rec Fest! From recreational sports to intramural teams, there are so many ways to get moving and have fun on campus. 🐾

We’re whole again. ❤️ Have a great first week of classes, Panthers!

Meet Abby Smith ’25. Fresh off earning her degree in aerospace engineering, Abby already has her next chapter lined up. Before even crossing the graduation stage, she accepted a production test engineer position with Lockheed Martin.

What an extraordinary year! From award-winning student research, faculty accomplishments, a wonderful Homecoming, and welcoming new Panthers, 2025 was full of memorable milestones. We look forward to more wonderful memories with you in 2026!

The WISe Lab, led by Mehmet Kaya and Peshala Gamage, is advancing wearable health tech through two NIH-funded projects focused on cardiovascular and pain monitoring, highlighting Florida Tech’s growing strength in translational biomedical innovation. news.fit.edu/academics-re...

Meet Delaney Granko ’25 Psy.D. She recently earned her doctorate in clinical psychology and is already serving as an active-duty Army Officer as a Captain, continuing a path she set in motion years ago.

Students in assistant professor of marketing Samuel Sekar’s courses completed real-world projects for two local organizations—VitaGlide and Downtown Melbourne Main Street—and presented their work to the organizations’ leaders. news.fit.edu/business/mar...

Meet Jared Green ’25. He graduated this fall with his bachelor's in construction management and already has his next chapter locked in. Jared accepted a field engineer position with Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., where he’ll start on January 12.

Happy Holidays from Florida Tech! We wish you a fun, happy and safe holiday break, Panthers! See you next year. 💫 youtu.be/oMSjhNwIG-w

Congratulations to College of Aeronautics students Ashlyn Barwick, Cassidy Reale and Noa Hollander on each being recipients of the 2025 Scholars Award from the Tony Jannus Distinguished Aviation Society.

Today we gathered for a ceremony celebrating the completion of Crimson Crossing’s structural framework. The milestone gave us the chance to recognize the skilled professionals and partnerships behind the project. We’re excited as we get closer to the Fall 2026 opening.

Cheers to the class of 2025! 🎓💫

Welcome home, champions! 🏆 Florida Tech Women's Soccer is the 2025 NCAA DII National Champion, bringing home the first national title in program history. Congratulations to our scholar-athletes and coaches on a historic championship season!

Congratulations, Class of 2025! Though crossing the stage can feel bittersweet, remember that it's not a goodbye—you'll always be a #Panther4Life. We look forward to seeing all you'll go on to accomplish as Florida Tech Alumni. Greatness awaits you in the next chapter of your life.

The celebration continues! Check out what's next for our Panthers. #FloridaTechGrad #Panther4Life

Our second ceremony is underway! We're celebrating students from the College of Aeronautics and the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts.

There's pride in every step, joy in every hug, and dreams in every direction. Graduates, this is your time—enjoy every second!

We're honored to have Miguel Estremera '98, Boeing 767 first officer at United Airlines, address the Class of 2025. #Panther4Life

President Nicklow proudly presented the Presidential Medal to alumnus and former Board of Trustees chair Travis Proctor '98 at today's Fall 2025 Commencement. His 13 years of wisdom, patience and guidance have strengthened our campus and shaped our path forward. Thank you, Travis!

We're starting commencement day with one of our most beloved traditions: the procession from Gleason Performing Arts Center to the Clemente Center. Let's go, Panthers! Your moment is here!

It's Fall Commencement Day! We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of over 800 graduates as they cross the stage at the Clemente Center. We're proud to welcome to campus Miguel Estramera '98 as our keynote speaker. news.fit.edu/campus/fall-... (1/2)

We're having a blast celebrating with the Class of 2025 at Grad Bash! By this time tomorrow, they'll officially be Florida Tech alumni! 🎓🎉

Florida Tech's Army ROTC commissioned three new second lieutenants into the United States Army this morning at the Fall 2025 Commissioning Ceremony. Congratulations to all, and best of luck as you embark on the next great chapter of your journey!

We're proud to celebrate 10 years of the Bisk College of Business' Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, a milestone that reflects a decade of growth, innovation and student success.

We hosted Maj. Gen. James E. Smith, commander of Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Patrick Space Force Base, on Nov. 21. President John Nicklow emphasized our STEM capabilities as Gen. Smith visited Vertex Applied Innovation Hub and the Student Design Center.

Provost John Z. Kiss co-authored a new global roadmap on how plants can sustain human life on the Moon and Mars. Kiss joins 40+ scientists in outlining the breakthroughs needed to grow food, recycle resources and build sustainable habitats in space.

Florida Tech made its mark at the recent SpaceU Symposium. Chief research officer, Hamid Rassoul, highlighted our leadership in space and defense research, while students presented seven papers on their scholarship in the field.

We know that we have stellar faculty, and it's great to see when others recognize it, too. In a report published by Stanford University, 18 Florida Tech faculty members were named to a list that compiles the top 2% of scientists worldwide.

The Full Cold Moon set the scene, our student pilots made the moment. 📸: Michael Seeley

Faculty in the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts have been busy publishing books, articles, presenting at conferences, earning research grants and contributing to important conversations on their fields. Read the latest updates from across the college, below.

It was great to see an impressive group of aviation students presenting their research today at the College of Aeronautics Research Showcase. Projects covered aviation meteorology, airport development and pilot health, with students on hand to answer visitors’ questions. Way to go, Panthers! 🐾

Florida Tech’s ATO chapter raised $4,000 at its first Derby for Dreams to support a new sensory garden at University Park Elementary. We're proud of our Panthers for building a lasting partnership and making a real difference!

Florida Tech’s Mark Bush co-authored new research revealing the Amazon isn’t as “untouched” as many assume. Centuries of Indigenous and colonial activity left ecological signatures still shaping forests—a critical insight for future conservation planning.

Congratulations to faculty members Catherine Talbot and Kaitlynn Gokey on being recipients of the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts (COPLA) inaugural COPLA Awards!

Happy Thanksgiving, Panthers! Our gratitude goes out to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends who bring this community to life. Florida Tech is extraordinary because of you. 🐾 Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday!

A Florida Tech-led global analysis of coral bleaching reveals that reefs in the Coral Triangle were exposed to the weakest marine heatwaves over the past two decades and may function as safe havens for corals exposed to elevated seawater temperatures. news.fit.edu/academics-re...

Congratulations to aviation management student Souleymane Sall on being selected for the UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship. Awarded by the National Business Aviation Association, this honor supports rising aviation professionals and Sall's commitment to the field is clearly making an impact.

Congratulations to Hafeez Khan, a Ph.D. student in computer science, for taking first place out of 200 competitors in the Computationally Optimal Gaussia Splatting (COGS) 2025 Competition—one of the top conferences in the field of computer vision.

During President Nicklow’s State of the University address on Nov. 14, he highlighted enrollment growth, expanding research opportunities, and the many ways our campus continues to evolve. Discover the highlights from his address, at: news.fit.edu/academics-re...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Thanksgiving holiday lunch at Panther Dining Hall. With a full spread of comfort food, plenty of familiar faces, and a chance to slow down together, it was a welcome moment of community before next week's holiday break.

That's a wrap on the last Market Day of the semester! Thanks to everyone who came out to shop, grab a bite and support our local vendors.

Chi Phi has turned a simple cheek swab into a lifesaving tradition. Since partnering with Gift of Life in 2022, the chapter has hosted multiple bone marrow drives, collected hundreds of swabs and helped lead to 14 donor matches.

In November’s Presidential Perspectives, President Nicklow reflects on the power of gratitude and how it inspires connection, strengthens community, and fuels the creativity that drives Florida Tech forward.

AIRPLAAANEEE! ✈️