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Signs Pointing Toward a Peak in the U.S. Real Estate Cycle
Most U.S. housing markets are approaching a peak in the real estate cycle, but there's little evidence to suggest prices will plummet as they have in the past, according to a national index from FAU and FIU.
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Local Neuroscientists Gather for SYNAPSE 2018
FAU's JLSI hosted "SYNAPSE 2018," an annual neuroscience networking event for students and scientists in collaboration with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Scripps Florida Research Institute.
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Osher LLI at FAU Announces Spring Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester.
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FAU and Kellogg School of Management Co-host EMBAC Meeting
FAU's College of Business recently teamed up with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management to host the Executive MBA Council's USA/Southeast regional meeting in Coral Gables, Fla.
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Research Park at FAU Re-Elects Officers
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University recently re-elected its 2018 officers.
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Paid Sick Days Impact Use of Preventive Care Like Flu Shots
A new study is the first to measure the link between an employee's number of paid sick leave days and the use of vital preventive health care services like getting a flu shot.
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Brian White Named Vice President and Director of Athletics
Florida Atlantic University’s rapid rise to an elite national athletic program will continue under the leadership of Brian White, who was hired today as FAU’s vice president and director of athletics.
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They're Back! Shark Migration Season Begins in S.E. Florida
Blacktip sharks are headed south in the largest migration in U.S. coastal waters. Researchers estimate the population of these "snowbirds of the sea" to be one-third of what they have seen in previous years.
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FAU to Host Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Kit Promises 'Hassle Free' Way to Test Male Fertility
To address embarrassing, inconvenient and costly male fertility testing, FAU researchers are developing a home-based kit that provides a complete semen evaluation using microfluidics, an app and a smartphone.