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Christian Sonnenberg, associate dean of academics and professor in the College of Business, provided his expertise on the benefits and risks of accelerating degree programs in a US News & World Report article.
“Career-wise, entering the workforce a year ahead means a year's head start on building experience, earning promotions, or applying to graduate and professional programs, which can compound into a real long-term advantage,” Sonnenberg says.

Should You Accelerate Your College Degree Program? An accelerated degree allows students to enter the workforce or attend graduate school early.

Florida Tech aerospace and computer engineering students brought home second place and a $500 check at the Space Coast Initiative: Hackathon 2026 held at Groundswell Startups. Goo Panthers!

Learn more: https://news.fit.edu/engineering/marine-probe-wins-students-second-at-local-hackathon/

Wavell Williams had no intentions on pursing a doctoral degree, but through work he discovered how necessary it might be. Now in the DBA program, Willams shares his journey and how he will use these new skills going forward.

“The DBA program at Florida Tech will challenge you but will also sharpen your thinking and elevate your impact,” says Willams.

DBA Student Spotlight: Wavell Williams - Florida Tech News+ Wavell Williams, a DBA student and U.S. Army warrant officer, discusses his journey in the DBA program and its impact on his career.

The spring issue of the Bisk College of Business newsletter, The Bottom Line, is out now! From new programs to alumni and student news, stay in the know on all things College of Business.

View the newsletter at:https://www.fit.edu/media/pprdocs/cob/20260441_FINAL-WEB_COB-Newsletter-Spring-2026_accessible.pdf

For more than three decades, Stanley Pimenta has been a steady presence at Florida Tech.

Hired through Bridges, a former Brevard-based special needs program, Pimenta began working on the campus dining team in 1991. Learn more about Stanley his Florida Tech experience throughout the years, below.

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Retired U.S. Space Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Sejba, a past STARCOM commander and former Special Assistant to the Vice Chief of Space Operations, will bring his extensive military and space leadership experience to Florida Tech in the new role of Military Affairs Advisor to the President.

“We are pleased to add Maj. Gen. Sejba’s expertise to our team as we develop new ways to collaborate with the U.S. military in meeting our nation’s educational and research priorities,” says President John Nicklow.

Sejba Named to Advisory Role at Florida Tech - Florida Tech News+ The past STARCOM commander comes to Florida Tech in the new role of Military Affairs Advisor to the President.

Flying this summer?✈️

Florida Tech cybersecurity expert Michael King spoke with Travel + Leisure about TSA's use of facial recognition technology, explaining that the privacy risk from a single scan is generally low. See what King and other experts had to say about facial recognition technology and what travelers should know before their next flight.

How TSA Facial Recognition Actually Works—and What Travelers Should Know Facial recognition technology is helping travelers move through airports faster, but here’s what to know before opting in, including where it’s being used.