LAKELAND, Fla. — At more than 90,000 square feet, the cutting-edge facility features research and teaching laboratories, student design spaces, multiply study areas and more.
According to Florida Polytechnic University, the $47 million building substantially expands research capabilities and provides students and faculty with a more comprehensive academic experience.
The University celebrated the grand opening of the facility, joined by elected officials and local leaders.
"Since 2014, students from across the country have chosen Florida Polytechnic because of the unique learning environment the university offers," State Senator Kelli Stargel said in a news release.
"The ARC will ensure we continue to recruit top faculty and students who can feel confident that we have the technology and resources they need to research and innovate," she added.
The two-story building is the University's second academic facility. The school says the ARC was designed to "become a research hub for innovation and a magnet for high-tech industry."
"The future is bright for Florida Poly, and our ambitions are high. Our goal is to be a premier STEM university known for producing highly desirable graduates and new technology solutions," University President Randy Avent said in a news release.