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FAU Names New Executive Vice President
of University Advancement

BOCA RATON, FL (January 11, 2006) - Florida Atlantic University President Frank T. Brogan named Dr. Lawrence F. Davenport as the university's new executive vice president of university advancement. Responsible for overseeing fundraising functions and governmental affairs, Davenport brings institutional knowledge, experience and expertise to the position.

"The president has offered me a tremendous opportunity with this position, and I truly look forward to leading FAU's University Advancement team," said Davenport. "I'm sure that FAU's best days are within reach."

More than two years ago, Davenport was named executive vice president and chief operating officer at FAU. Beginning in August, he became interim-vice president of university advancement.

Davenport came to the university after previously serving as deputy chief administrative officer for the U.S. House of Representatives and assistant secretary of education for the U.S. Department of Education under two separate secretaries: Terrel H. Bell and William J. Bennett. In addition, he served as the executive director of the Hale House Center Inc., New York, an organization dedicated to helping rebuild families through the provision of child services, support networks and innovative educational programming. Prior to this position, he served as vice president of finance and operations at the Milton Hershey School and the chief financial officer for the Seattle Public School System. Davenport earned a doctorate in education from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

"Not surprisingly this position attracted some wonderful candidates from throughout the nation," said FAU President Frank T. Brogan. "It wasn't necessary to look any further than Dr. Davenport. His understanding of the university and proven track record of working with our community to attract new donors and strengthen the relationships with our current university supporters has helped us continue our upward fundraising trend."

The position was filled after a six month search. Davenport began his tenure in this new position in January.

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