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Nation's Newest Physicians Graduate in the Midst of COVID-19
Today, 63 members of the class of 2020 in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine recited the Hippocratic Oath in unison, virtually, as they were conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
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Researchers Explore Racial Inequalities in Liver Cancer Deaths
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine found that racial inequalities in liver cancer deaths soared after the launch of lifesaving hepatitis C drugs.
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FAU Nurses Provide Face Masks for Homeless, Low Income Individuals
To address the dire needs of a northwest neighborhood in West Palm Beach, a team of FAU nurses spearheaded a program to provide lifesaving PPE and health care services for its residents during the pandemic.
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Project Paves the Way for Forecasting COVID-19 Infection Transmission
A smart city project developed by FAU engineering researchers is being retooled to create new opportunities to tackle COVID-19 with cutting-edge computational epidemiology.
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Research Park at FAU Launches Global Ventures at FAU
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce the launch of its new international soft landings and second stage company development initiative, Global Ventures.
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State Loan Program Could Prompt Unemployed To Re-Enter Workforce
Offering a bridge-loan program to Florida residents is one way the state can improve on federal missteps in providing coronavirus relief.
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FAUAA Hosts Virtual Senior Week for Spring 2020 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University's Alumni Association will host online events to celebrate Virtual Senior Week. The virtual events are free for FAU students in the graduating class of spring 2020.
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Former FAU Dean Gary Luing Passes Away
Gary Luing, Ph.D., former dean of Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and Public Administration, died this month at his home in Lake Wales.
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ADHUS/FAU High Students Create 3D Printed PPE for Local Hospitals
FAU's Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School is doing its part to help stop the spread of coronavirus by creating 3D printed PPE.
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FAU Study Finds Being Fun is No Laughing Matter
A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study finds that fun children are more popular and better liked, underscoring the importance of being fun. In the eyes of peers, "fun begets status and status begets fun."