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WHC Alumus Lands Ultimate Dream Job with LEGOLAND, Boston
FAU Wilkes Honors College alumnus, Sean Martin, landed his ultimate dream job – a master model builder at LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Boston, MA.

WHC Freshman Receives 2021 Brower Youth Award
David Baldwin, a freshman in Wilkes Honors College at Jupiter campus, has recently been awarded a 2021 Brower Youth Award – a commendation recognizing outstanding emerging youth leaders who have proven strength in mobilizing environmental activist movements.

FAU Welcomes Students for Fall 2021 Semester
FAU has officially welcomed the incoming freshman class for the fall 2021 semester and opened two new dormitory buildings.

FAU Celebrates Summer 2021 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,000 degrees today for the summer 2021 semester during four in-person commencement ceremonies.

Wilkes Honors College Celebrates Graduating Student's Outstanding Achievements at 2022 Medallion Ceremony
Harriett L. Wilkes Honors College (WHC) recently hosted the WHC Medallion Ceremony, an event recognizing the special achievements and accomplishments of students in the 2022 graduating class. Program speakers included Justin Perry, Ph.D., dean, WHC; Warren McGovern, Ph.D., professor of Mathematics,...

STUDY REVEALS HEALTH STATUS OF VULNERABLE GOPHER TORTOISES
FAU researchers have conducted a comprehensive health assessment of gopher tortoises at two sites in southeastern Florida, which provides important baseline information on this vulnerable species.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Volunteer of the Year
Timothy Steigenga, Ph.D., associate dean for community engagement at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College was selected as the 2021 Volunteer of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

FAU HONORS 2021 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ALONG WITH DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.

FAU Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees today for the spring 2021 semester during two in-person commencement ceremonies at FAU Stadium.

FAU’s Kenan Social Engagement Program Announces Scholarship Winners for 2021
The Kenan Social Engagement Program at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University is pleased to announce the selection of two 2021 scholarship recipients, or Kenan Scholars.