Celebrating Florida Tech's 65th Orbit Around the Sun

Florida Tech is celebrating 65 years of excellent education, revolutionary research, and inspiring innovation. This university that began its life as “Countdown College,” has rocketed into stardom, from humble beginnings as a “night school for missilemen” to a what it is today—a premier scientific and technological university whose impact reaches around the globe.

Today, more than 70,000 alumni are sharing their passion, brilliance and Panther pride through outstanding contributions in industry, education, and public service.

Let us celebrate the bold vision of our distinguished new president, the boundless potential of our university, and our shared journey forward—together.

Presidential Investiture of Dr. John W. Nicklow

The Board of Trustees at Florida Institute of Technology invites students, faculty, staff, as well as families, friends, and supporters of the university to attend the presidential investiture of Dr. John W. Nicklow on Jan. 26, 2024.

The investiture, or inauguration ceremony, will be followed immediately by a reception with light refreshments.

  • Event is free and open to the public.
  • Business attire is most appropriate.
  • Signs and staff will direct off-campus guests to available parking.

 

Investiture RSVP

Your RSVP helps the university plan for security, seating and refreshments for the reception following the ceremony. Thank you for letting us know if you plan to attend. Tickets are not required for entry.

Founders Day Ice Cream Social

The words The Florida Tech community kicked-off the university's 65th anniversary in true Florida Tech fashion—together, with a Founders Day Ice Cream Social held on Sept. 22, 2023 in the Clemente Center.

During the event, President Nicklow, joined by vice presidents, deans and other university leaders, scooped and  served craftmade "Panther Tracks" ice cream to students, staff, faculty members and alumni.

View a gallery of Founders Day Ice Cream Social photos.

Join Us for More 65th Anniversary Events

Florida Tech's 65th Anniversary celebration begins with Founders Day on Sept. 22, 2023 and concludes with Spring Commencement on May 4, 2024. Keep up with everything happening at Florida Tech this year using our campus calendar, but save the dates now for the following ultra-special events!

DateEvent

Nov. 8-9

37 Hours of Giving

Dec. 16

 Fall Commencement

Jan. 26

Presidential Investiture of Dr. John Nicklow

April 3-6

 Homecoming
April 19 Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase
May 4 Spring Commencement

Florida Tech Historical Timeline

A product of the Harry P. Weber University Archives with expert input from Florida Tech's resident historian, Dr. Gordon Patterson, the historical timeline chronicles the university's 65-year evolution from "night school for missilemen" to comprehensive national research university. Have an idea for the timeline? Let us know!