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New Distinguished Lecture Series
The series begins on Wednesday, Oct. 5 and includes lectures presented by faculty in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
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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.
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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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New Graduate Study Lounge for Students
Graduate students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University, as well as students within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, now have an exclusive lounge in the Wimberly Library.
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Study Shows Americans More Politically Polarized than Ever
Results of a study using nationally representative surveys of 10 million U.S. residents show that Americans are not only more politically polarized than ever but that more people identify as independent.
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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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Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents 'Omnium Gatherum'
Finalist for the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Omnium Gatherum" is a delicious gathering of people, opinions, food and frenzy all swirling over the global implications of 9/11.
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FAU Celebrates Constitution Day
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Constitution Day with a series of events on Thursday, Sept. 15
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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.