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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
Fall 2026 AlumNotes
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the fall 2026 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.
Catch up with fellow Panthers! Alumni highlights and updates originally featured in the fall 2026 issue of Florida Tech Magazine.
Familiar Faces: Gina Yates
Gina Yates leads alumni affairs, connecting Panthers worldwide and strengthening lifelong relationships with the university.
Gina Yates leads alumni affairs, connecting Panthers worldwide and strengthening lifelong relationships with the university.
The Coach Shaping the Future of Florida Tech Ice Hockey
Rob McIntosh ’16 leads the Florida Tech ice hockey team as head coach, building the program and mentoring players.
Rob McIntosh ’16 leads the Florida Tech ice hockey team as head coach, building the program and mentoring players.
A Legacy of Leadership: Lisa P. Grant
Florida Tech alumna Lisa P. Grant made history on Capitol Hill and built a trailblazing career in federal service.
Florida Tech alumna Lisa P. Grant made history on Capitol Hill and built a trailblazing career in federal service.
Carlos García-Galán Leads NASA’s Next Giant Leap in Space Exploration
Carlos García-Galán ’97, ’97, leads NASA’s Moon Base program, helping establish a permanent human presence on the lunar surface.
Carlos García-Galán ’97, ’97, leads NASA’s Moon Base program, helping establish a permanent human presence on the lunar surface.
Cleared for Leadership
Four Florida Tech alumni at the helms of aviation’s most influential associations reflect on innovation, leadership and the future of flight.
Four Florida Tech alumni at the helms of aviation’s most influential associations reflect on innovation, leadership and the future of flight.
Hunsucker Featured in National YouTube Science Series
Ocean engineering assistant professor Travis Hunsucker is Florida's featured expert in “50X50: Science Across America.”
Ocean engineering assistant professor Travis Hunsucker is Florida's featured expert in “50X50: Science Across America.”
Ph.D. Student Named NACE Scholar of the Year
Adrienne Lafond ’26 M.S. was named Scholar of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).
Adrienne Lafond ’26 M.S. was named Scholar of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).
ASME Honors Florida Tech Researchers for Stenting Safety Study
Jose Colmenarez ’26 and his co-authors were recognized by the ASME for their research on plaque rupture risks during stenting.
Jose Colmenarez ’26 and his co-authors were recognized by the ASME for their research on plaque rupture risks during stenting.
Florida Tech Grad’s Code Now in Use by U.S. Space Force
Zachary Kopel ’26 has developed a forecasting tool now in use by the U.S. Space Force to help predict dangerous convective wind events.
Zachary Kopel ’26 has developed a forecasting tool now in use by the U.S. Space Force to help predict dangerous convective wind events.