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New Advancement Vice President Hired
Florida Atlantic University has appointed one of the country's most successful fundraisers to lead the university into a new era of donor relations and to spearhead a capital campaign.
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FAU Receives $2 Million Grant for Advanced Nursing Program
FAU's College of Nursing will use the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to grow South Florida's primary care workforce and address unmet health care needs of underserved populations.
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Affordable Care Act Improves Access but Disparities Persist
Faculty at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Miami reviewed nearly 100 studies of the ACA, dating back to 2010, compiling key findings about the ACA's impact on the U.S. health care system.
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FAU Poll Finds Trump Edging Out Clinton in Florida
Republican nominee Donald Trump leads Democrat Hillary Clinton in Florida 43 to 41 percent, with Libertarian Gary Johnson taking 8 percent, Green Party candidate Jill Stein 2 percent and 5 percent undecided.
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FAU Receives $5 Million Gift from Phil and Susan Smith
FAU announces a $5 million gift from Phil and Susan Smith to establish The Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise at the College of Business, which will name its main tower Phil Smith Hall in his honor.
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'Cans for Cites' to Benefit Beyond Food Program
Florida Atlantic University faculty, staff and students who find a parking ticket on their windshield this week can hold on to their money.
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'FAU Guardian' to Enhance Student Safety
FAU's Police Department is launching "FAU Guardian," a free mobile app that turns any smartphone into a personal safety device.
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New Collaboration Stations to Help FAU's Online Students
Florida Atlantic University's Center for e-Learning has gifted collaboration stations to the Wimberly Library.
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FAU's Incoming Freshman Class Boasts Highest GPA Ever
Florida Atlantic University's incoming freshman class boasts the highest GPA in the university's history.
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FAU Celebrates 2016 College Colors Day
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 2.