The Florida Tech Research Institute is proceeding strongly in its first year, securing externally funded research, forging partnerships with government and industry, and expanding opportunities for faculty to engage in critical defense-related research. https://bit.ly/3IE860C

For 50 years, WFIT 89.5 FM has been more than just a station on the dial. It's been a cultural touchstone, a bridge between Florida Tech and the community—and a place where music, news and connection thrive. Dive into the history of WFIT, below.

Market Days are back! ❤️ Once a month during the fall and spring semesters campus transforms into a hub of activity with local vendors and food trucks. It's a great opportunity for everyone on campus to explore and support Space Coast-based businesses while enjoying delicious food and unique finds.

The fall 2025 issue of Florida Tech magazine is out now! In this issue, we share stories about the people, programs and research that make the university unique. Keep an eye out for it in your mailbox, or take a peek at the digital version: www.fit.edu/magazine/

Did you know these Florida Tech fun facts? Happy Founders Day!

On this day 67 years ago, Florida Tech was founded as a night school to educate those working in the U.S. space program. Today, we celebrate our history and the people—students, faculty, alumni, and friends—who have made our journey possible. Happy Founders Day! ❤️ 🐾

We're kicking off our 67th-anniversary celebrations today with the Founders Day Ice Cream Social! It's wonderful to see the campus community come together for this special celebration.

Another week in the books. Time to recharge. Happy Friday! 🐾

Florida Tech's Tim Muth and senior Jonathan Moore joined 200+ participants from 50+ countries at the X-Culture Global Symposium in Finland this summer. Moore got the chance to collaborate on real business challenges and build cross-cultural connections.

In September's Presidential Perspectives, President Nicklow reflects on the concept that drives Florida Tech forward—curiosity. It's what fuels research on campus and prepares our students and faculty to make a meaningful impact far beyond it.

At the fall 2025 All Majors Career Fair, students connected one-on-one with employers, built relationships and explored opportunities with some of the nation's most sought-after companies.

Florida Tech Campus Dining has earned Gold for Residential Special Event of the Year from the National Association of College & University Food Services! Their Paris-themed Global Kitchen dinner set the standard for student-centered dining experiences.

Thanks to a new partnership with Climavision, our COA students and researchers will gain access to advanced radar data and AI-driven weather tools to better study hurricanes and extreme weather.

Florida Tech Homecoming 2025 is almost here! 🎉 Don't miss highlights like the Alumni Awards Gala, the 2-miler Run/Walk and featured speaker Sam Goodwin. Plus reunions, athletic events, campus celebrations and more! Discover all Homecoming details at: event.fit.edu/homecoming/

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on 9/11, and honor the courage of our first responders and service members.

Panther Dining Hall's Global Kitchen Series kicked off with a trip to Italy! Thank you to the Campus Dining team for bringing this amazing Italian culinary experience to campus. We can't wait for the next stop in the series...Japan on Nov. 5!

Florida Tech associate professor Andrew Palmer is joining a new, NASA-funded space agriculture initiative based at Winston-Salem State University. Through this collaboration, his research team will help test bioleaching as a method for harvesting nutrients found in regolith.

Our new six-story, 556-bed student housing complex is quickly taking shape, and this time-lapse shows just how far construction has come. Each milestone brings us closer to welcoming Panthers to the new residence hall. Watch the live build cam: www.fit.edu/about/new-st...

Florida Tech researchers and community partners recently created a native prairie at Stone Magnet Middle School. With over 200 plants added, the space will help reduce flooding, attract pollinators, and provide a hands-on learning opportunity for students.

The latest issue of the College of Psychology & Liberal Arts newsletter, COPLA Connections, is out now! From college news and faculty insights to alumni profiles and recent accolades, stay in the know on all things COPLA. View the newsletter at: www.fit.edu/media/pprdoc...

If there's one thing all Florida Tech students have in common, it's having big ambitions! Meet a handful of students from across various majors who share their summer internship experiences, career goals and advice for future Panthers.

Earlier this summer, three Florida Tech students and Catholic Campus Ministry Chaplain Fr. Randall Meissen walked 550 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago—facing blisters, mountains and cathedrals. Read about their experience, below.

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Lauren Hoffman on receiving the NASA FINESST research grant! Awarded to only 5% of applicants each year, this grant will support her research on the Milky Way’s luminous stars, refining how we measure cosmic distances.

Have a safe Labor Day, Panthers! The university is closed today and will resume normal operations tomorrow, Sept. 2.

New research from Florida Tech reveals how ancient farming in Ecuador’s Upano River Valley shaped today’s Amazon forests—and how they've only existed in their modern form for about 200 years.

For nearly 40 years, Dona Gaynor has helped Florida Tech students launch their dreams — including a NASA internship that became a 30-year career. She’s now honored with FloridaACE’s Myrna P. Hoover Lifetime Impact Award.

Florida Tech Esports and its Behavioral Performance Coaching program were celebrated at the 2025 NACE convention! Savannah Wilson ’23 M.A. earned the Student Leadership Award, and the program received multiple nominations. news.fit.edu/campus/stude...

Florida Tech Esports opened its doors for an exciting open house! Panthers explored the state-of-the-art facility, learned about competitive and club-level opportunities, and discovered how esports builds skills that go far beyond the game. Learn more about the program at: www.fit.edu/esports/

David Thompson '20 turned his multiplatform journalism degree into a full-time career in entertainment news. Today, he's senior editor and podcast host for The Direct, covering film, TV, and interviewing stars. Learn about his journey below.

Florida Tech physicists Marcus Hohlmann, Souvik Das and Ph.D. candidate Erick Yanes are 2025 Breakthrough Prize laureates for their work at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, using hardware built at Florida Tech.

Good luck on your new journey, Panthers! We can't wait to see what you accomplish. 🐾 💫

President Nicklow joined Superintendent Rendell and other community leaders to celebrate the launch of the Astronautics and Flight Exploration CTE program at Merritt Island High School.

It was great to see everyone at Rec Fest! From recreational sports to intramural teams, there are so many ways to get moving and have fun on campus. Learn more about Florida Tech recreational sports at: www.fit.edu/student-affa...

In August's Presidential Perspectives, President Nicklow welcomes Panthers back for a new academic year filled with energy and opportunity. His advice for students? Get involved, stay engaged, and make this year one for the books. Go Panthers! 🐾

Happy first day of class, Panthers! 😃🐾 We're so excited to see everyone back on campus.

We are proud to be recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia, honoring our commitment to accessible mental health services, peer support and emotional resilience programs.

Congratulations to the Purple Team on their victory in today's Color Wars Finale!

Christina Banbury ’23 M.A. turned her Florida Tech degree in behavior analysis practice into a mission. Now a BCBA, she leads Behavior On Demand, a Christian nonprofit training future behavioral therapists to serve with skill and purpose.

Today’s Student Life Fair is a key event during Orientation Week! New Panthers connected with campus organizations, explored clubs, and began discovering what Florida Tech has to offer. It’s the perfect way to dive into campus life and start your college journey.

Love at first campus visit.

If you're a new Panther, what are you most excited to experience? Current students, what are some core Florida Tech experiences? Share with us in the comments.

We are proud to receive Melbourne's Valuable Pond (MVP) Award for the outstanding care of our on-campus stormwater pond, which supports the health of the Indian River Lagoon. It's a daily team effort from our plumbing and ground crews.

We love Orientation Week! 🐾 This week's series of orientation activities kicked off with the Panther State of Mind event. We hope all our new students and their families are having fun getting to know campus!

Hello, August. 🌞🌴📚

These ocean engineering students are developing a renewable ocean energy solution with their prototype, Current Capture—a deployable hydro turbine that harnesses ocean currents to generate electricity for ships.

Meet Parth Ganeriwala. He’s a Ph.D. candidate in computer science, and this summer, he’s interning as a Software Engineer at Avidyne in Melbourne, Florida.

Project Yellow Cat is an autonomous marine surface vehicle developed by ocean engineering students to deploy a wide range of underwater technology and student-built equipment.

We're proud to announce that the Aviators Code Initiative's (ACI) Code of Conduct is now permanently hosted by Florida Tech's Evans Library. This partnership ensures open and easy access to critical aviation safety and professionalism standards.

Campus is quiet...but not for long. We're counting down the days until you're back, Panthers! 📆

Congratulations to Alexa Garofalo and Jake Martin, the 2025 recipients of Florida Tech's most prestigious financial award, the Farmer Scholarship! They have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership and dedication to their communities. news.fit.edu/campus/flori...