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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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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.
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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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Jupiter’s Lifelong Learning Society Presents Allida Black
Black’s lecture, “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Battle for Human Rights: 1945-Present,” is based on “ The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers.”
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Honors College Student Aids Community of Chuatroj, Guatemala
Sophomore Christy Folk recently returned from a six-week internship in Guatemala where she helped increase educational opportunities for Mayan villagers.
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Harbor Branch and Amy's Island Seafood Collaborate on Cobia Project
FAU Harbor Branch and Amy's Island Seafood are partnering on an aquaculture project that will produce healthy, safe fish for consumers.
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Housing Market Trends More Favorable to Buying than Renting
The housing market index produced by FAU and FIU faculty indicates the country as a whole is moving deeper into buy territory, as owning a home is expected to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting.