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Owls Racing Takes First Place at Formula SAE Match Race
The Florida Atlantic University Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) racing team won first place in the 3rd Annual Formula SAE Match Race at the Lamar County Speedway in Barnesville, Georgia.
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FAU to Host Events for Disability Awareness Month
Florida Atlantic University will be hosting events at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses to commemorate Disability Awareness Month during October.
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Mahatma Gandhi's Grandson Shares Lessons Learned at FAU
Arun Gandhi felt it was important to share his grandfather’s views on nonviolence, forgiveness, and peaceful revolution.
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FAU's COM Affiliates with Local Jewish Academy for Medical Studies Program
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has entered into an agreement with the Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) to create a Medical Studies Program.
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Worm Holds Key to Treating Epilepsy and Rapid Drug Discovery
Researchers from FAU, in collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute, have opened up the possibilities for rapid drug screens to treat seizures in the near future by using a microscopic nematode worm.
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Hispanics Backing Clinton Over Trump in Five Key States
Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump among Hispanics in the key battleground states of Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Colorado and North Carolina, according to a new survey by FAU.
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Jose Alvarez Speaks at FAU to Celebrate International Peace Day
In celebration of United Nations Peace Day, the FAU Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art hosted a talk by nationally known artist Jose Alvarez.
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Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Announced
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., a leading astronomer and researcher, has been named as the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science effective January 2017. He comes to FAU from the University of Florida.
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FAU to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Events
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with a series of events for students, faculty and staff.
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Hospitality Management Program Ranked Among Top 30 in U.S.
Florida Atlantic University's Hospitality & Tourism Management program is among the top 30 in the United States, according to the latest rankings published by The Best Schools Magazine.