Presidential Perspectives — April 2024
Hello, Panthers!
Can you believe that we’re already approaching the end of the academic year? And what a great year it has been as we’ve celebrated Florida Tech’s 65th anniversary, reflecting on our proud past and bright future—but we’re not done yet!
We just wrapped up another successful signature event of the Florida Tech experience as the annual Northrop Grumman Engineering and Science Student Design Showcase was held April 19. What a day that was! From the cosmic to the practical, from rovers that can fly to methods for improving surgery, and everything in between—120 capstone projects were presented for judging by local industry leaders. It’s just another way a Florida Tech education prepares students for a lifetime of career success.
As I reflect on my first year as your President, I’m so impressed by the energy, enthusiasm, and teamwork I’ve encountered from students to faculty, staff, and alumni. That spirit, combined with bold strategic planning and hard work, means next academic year will bring even more opportunity for success.
One more milestone event to look forward to this year is Spring Commencement, set for Saturday, May 4 in the Clemente Center. We’ll award degrees across three ceremonies and are honored to have two-time Florida Tech alumna and former astronaut Joan Higginbotham as our keynote speaker. If you don’t have tickets, plan to tune into the Webcast. It’s going to be a fantastic day!
Please accept my best wishes for a great summer and know that wherever you go, and whatever you do, Florida Tech is your university and is here for you.
We’ll talk again soon—until then…Go Panthers!
Sincerely,
John Nicklow, Ph.D.
President
