Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly) is a public university in Lakeland, Florida. Created as an independent university in 2012, it is the newest of the 12 institutions in the State University System of Florida. It is the state's only public polytechnic university, and focuses solely on STEM education.
Former name: University of South Florida Lakeland (1988-2008) · University of South Florida Polytechnic (2008-2012)
Motto: "Technology, Engineering, Industry"
Type: Public university
Established: April 20, 2012
Parent institution: State University System of Florida