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'FAU Day' Celebrated at the Florida Capitol

By | February 15, 2017

Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated "FAU Day" at the Florida Capitol.

Respected and Successful Florida Policymaker Will Join FAU

By | February 10, 2017

Jeff Atwater, member of the Governor’s cabinet with years of experience in public and private finance, will become FAU's vice president for strategic initiatives and chief financial officer.

FAU Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

By | February 7, 2017

FAU has received federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, which only is awarded to colleges and universities with enrollment of full-time Hispanic undergraduate students of at least 25 percent.

Tech Runway® Releases Second Annual Economic Impact Report

By | January 23, 2017

FAU's Tech Runway® has released the results of its second annual economic impact report.

FAU's College of Nursing Receives $275,000 Gift

By | December 21, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently received two gifts totaling $275,000 from local philanthropist, business owner and nurse Christine E. Lynn.

FAU Brain Institute Designated 'Nikon Center Of Excellence'

By | December 1, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's Brain Institute in Jupiter is now home to a Nikon Center of Excellence.

FAU Foundation Board Appoints Three New Members

By | November 17, 2016

The Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Marny Glasser; Michael L. Miller; and Bernard Paul-Hus.

FAU Honors 2016 Talon Award Recipients

By | October 31, 2016

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2016.

FAU's College of Education Receives $5.6 Million Grant

By | October 19, 2016

The Wallace Foundation has selected Florida Atlantic University as one of seven universities to participate in a national $47-million initiative.

Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Announced

By | October 13, 2016

Phillip Boiselle, M.D., a leader in thoracic imaging and innovation, will serve as dean of FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine effective in January 2017. He comes to FAU from Harvard Medical School.