Panthers on the Rise
Florida Tech Panthers are doing amazing things! As students, they participate in academic competitions, collaborate with faculty on inspiring research, and build career experience in exciting internships. As young alumni, they put their Florida Tech experience to work making a difference in all areas of industry.
Current Student and Young Alumni Stories

Leaders Among Leaders: The President’s Ambassadors
Exemplifying intelligence, character and Panther Pride, these blazer-adorned students are ushering in a new era of servant leadership at Florida Tech.
Exemplifying intelligence, character and Panther Pride, these blazer-adorned students are ushering in a new era of servant leadership at Florida Tech.

Then & Now: Panther Love Through The Years
In honor of Valentine's Day, Florida Tech alumni couples who met on campus share their love stories
In honor of Valentine's Day, Florida Tech alumni couples who met on campus share their love stories

Florida Tech Students Take to the Skies to Aid California Wildfire Relief
Two Florida Tech students plan to use their piloting skills to aid in the California wildfires relief efforts.
Two Florida Tech students plan to use their piloting skills to aid in the California wildfires relief efforts.

Florida Tech Hosts Annual COB Innovation Challenge
Sixty students from Florida Tech’s Foundations in CIE course participated in the annual College of Business Innovation Challenge.
Sixty students from Florida Tech’s Foundations in CIE course participated in the annual College of Business Innovation Challenge.

Location, Location, Location!: For Lucy Freeman ’21, the Adage Has Proven True
Lucy Freeman '21 is an aerospace engineering alumna and is now a liaison engineer II at Piper Aircraft.
Lucy Freeman '21 is an aerospace engineering alumna and is now a liaison engineer II at Piper Aircraft.

Prime Examples of: Culture
Welcoming, embracing and exploring diverse backgrounds and communities is a fundamental component of Florida Tech’s own culture. Here are a few prime examples.
Welcoming, embracing and exploring diverse backgrounds and communities is a fundamental component of Florida Tech’s own culture. Here are a few prime examples.

Fall 2024 AlumNotes
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the fall 2024 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the fall 2024 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.

Flying Off of the Blocks
Akos Hajagos was named SSC Freshman of the Year, earning seven first-place finishes and breaking three program records.
Akos Hajagos was named SSC Freshman of the Year, earning seven first-place finishes and breaking three program records.

It’s In His DNA: Alumnus Turns Passion for DNA Research into a Career
Pedro Beltran '92, Ph.D., is chief scientific officer at BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics (BBOT).
Pedro Beltran '92, Ph.D., is chief scientific officer at BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics (BBOT).

Biotech Alumna Combines Loves for Science and Perfume in Family Business
What happens when you combine plant sciences, biotechnology and perfume? Answer: Sawai Fragrances USA, spearheaded by Purvi Jain-Bafna.
What happens when you combine plant sciences, biotechnology and perfume? Answer: Sawai Fragrances USA, spearheaded by Purvi Jain-Bafna.