Full Sail Stories
Published Apr 03, 2024
Full Sail Named one of Orlando’s 10 Technology Leaders
Orlando magazine included the university on its 2024 list of tech leaders to watch.
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Full Sail University strives to stay at the leading edge of technology education with tech-focused degree programs and tech-forward campus facilities. Orlando magazine recently recognized the university’s efforts by including Full Sail on its list of 10 technology leaders in the Orlando area.
Orlando noted that Full Sail’s technology areas of study – including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, simulation and visualization, and gaming – made the university stand out among tech leaders in the area. The magazine also highlighted Full Sail’s campus labs and facilities, including the Full Sail University Fitness Technology Lab Powered by Echelon Fit, the Full Sail University Healthcare Technology Lab Powered by AdventHealth University, Studio V1: Virtual Production, and the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress.
"We are deeply honored and incredibly proud to be recognized among Orlando magazine's list of 10 local tech leaders to watch,” says Dr. Haifa Maamar, Full Sail’s Executive Director of Emerging Technologies. “This recognition serves as a testament to the hard work, innovation, and dedication of our entire team, as well as the supportive tech ecosystem in our city. This inspires us to continue pushing boundaries, driving innovation, and contributing positively to our community's technological advancement.”