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Harbor Branch ECC Takes Students to Ocean Floor of Hawaii
A new graduate course is allowing FAU students to see Hawaii's ocean floor without leaving Harbor Branch.
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Dramatic Increase of Alcohol Abuse in Early Maturing Girls
A new study published in 'Pediatrics' shows that early maturing girls given the most parental autonomy had the highest rates of alcohol abuse, with intoxication frequency increasing an average of 234 percent.
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Hoot/Wisdom's Album Receives Latin GRAMMY Nomination
FAU faculty and students in the Department of Music received two Latin GRAMMY nominations.
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FAU Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Autism Training Program
More students with autism are being taught in the general classroom setting. Preparing professionals to teach these students is critical in alleviating the dire shortage of special education teachers.
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FAU University Galleries Awarded $143,857 in Grants
The University Galleries were recently awarded three major grants.
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FAU University Galleries Awarded $148,320 in Grants
- The University Galleries at Florida Atlantic University were recently awarded three major grants totaling $148,320
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FAU Poll Shows Rubio Jumping to Second Place in Florida
Marco Rubio jumped into second place in Florida, a pivotal swing state where Hillary Clinton trails in most general election matchups with Republican presidential contenders, according to latest survey by FAU.
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Theatre Lab: FAU's New Professional Resident Theatre Company
Theatre Lab will be dedicated to the development and production of new work in American theater, and will provide a training ground for FAU students.
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Medical Researcher's Gift Establishes Chair in Nursing
The Dr. Elizabeth E. Force Chair for Healthcare Research will bring a national leader in nursing research to serve in a key leadership role in the College.
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New Technology to Monitor Blood Disorder With a Smart Phone
A researcher has a unique way to monitor sickle cell disease using a smart phone, and will develop a portable smart sensor and a phone application for patients to analyze and store their blood test results.