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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.
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Index Shows Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory
The latest national index produced by FAU and FIU faculty indicates the U.S. housing market as a whole is moving marginally deeper into buy territory.
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'Keep Memories Alive - Walking with the Stars Affair'
FAU's Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center will host "Keep Memories Alive -- Walking with the Stars Affair" on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton.
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FAU Student Group Celebrates Women in Computing
ACM-W has more than 100 chapters worldwide, and supports, celebrates, and advocates internationally for the full engagement of women in all aspects of the computing field.
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'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur Daymond John Shares Success Story
Celebrated fashion pioneer, best-selling author and branding guru Daymond John shared his rags-to-riches story and the lessons he's learned as a successful entrepreneur with an audience of more than 2,000.
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New Technology Provides a 'Voice' for Hospitalized Patients
A tablet-based communication application called "Speak for Myself(TM)," developed at FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is proving to be an invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless.
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Executive Director Named at FAU Harbor Branch
Anton Post, Ph.D. will lead Environmental and Ocean Science research at Florida Atlantic University.
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Poll Shows Hispanics Turn to Social Media for Political News
Hispanics in the United States are increasingly optimistic about the nation's economy and their own personal financial situation, according to a new national survey by FAU.