A Carnegie R1 Research University
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Shaping the Future of Neuroscience
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As one of only 13 institutions in the nation designated by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 top-tier research institution, an Opportunity University for student access and post-graduation earnings, and a recipient of the Elective Classification for Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is leading a future focused on regional impact and national distinction for the students, communities, and state it serves.
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How Florida Atlantic Turns Research into Real-World Change
Scientists at Florida Atlantic are demonstrating a systematic approach to turning academic discoveries into public policy that improves lives.
A Decade of Leadership in Big Data
The Journal of Big Data, co-founded by Florida Atlantic researchers, is ranked No. 1 globally among peer journals and conferences in the domain.
World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Ultrasound Platform
Florida Atlantic is the first institution worldwide to combine advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into one platform, accelerating research and development of treatments for neurological disorders.
Leading the Way in Holocaust and Jewish Studies Education
With a rise of antisemitism and increasing tensions around the world, the Holocaust, Jewish Studies and human rights education offered at Florida Atlantic is more important than ever.
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PELL RECIPIENT GRADUATION PERFORMANCE
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BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK - SOUTHEAST
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TOP UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM
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