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Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU Designated ‘Cancer Center of Excellence’

A research partnership formed just last year by Memorial Healthcare System and Florida Atlantic University is already being recognized for quality care, results, and advances in research, and that’s great news for patients fighting cancer in South Florida. The alliance between Memorial’s Cancer Institute and FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state’s Department of Health as a “Florida Cancer Center of Excellence.”... more

FAU poll

Floridians Bullish on U.S. Economy but Less Certain about Finances

While Floridians are upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents believe their finances won’t return to normal until later this year or even beyond 2022, according to a statewide survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).... more

Breanna DeGroot, M.S., and Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., FAU Harbor Branch, pictured with a whitespotted eagle ray. (Photo credit: Kim Bassos-Hull)

Drifter or Homebody? Study Reveals Where Whitespotted Eagle Rays Roam

Its muscular body shape and large pectoral fins are perfect for long-distance travel, yet movement patterns of the whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) remain a mystery. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in collaboration with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, are the first to conduct a multiyear study examining large-scale movements of whitespotted eagle rays in United States waters.... more

 

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Floridians Bullish on U.S. Economy but Less Certain about Finances

While Floridians are upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents believe their finances won't return to normal until later this year or even beyond 2022

FAU Study: CPA Discipline Motivated by Political Regime

The severity of state sanctions handed out to certified public accountants (CPAs) is influenced by political regime, a practice with potentially dire consequences for companies and their shareholders.

Scoot Over! Study Reveals E-Scooter Use in Washington D.C.

Researchers have built the first model to track travel patterns of e-scooter use that captures built environment variables more precisely and show that built environment and demographics both matter.

ACADEMIC CAMPUS LIFE

FAU to Host Events for Women's History Month

Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter campuses, as well as online, to celebrate Women's History Month.

FAU Recognized as 2021-2022 'Gold' Military Friendly® University

FAU has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School "Gold Designation" for the second time, based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by FAU's Military and Veterans Student Success Center.

Jupiter Arboretum Awarded Accreditation

The Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.

ARTS & CULTURE

Osher LLI at FAU to Host National Film Festival LUNAFEST®

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University will present two virtual screenings of the 2021 LUNAFEST® Film Festival on Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4 at 4 p.m.

FAU Libraries Debuts Spirit of America Digital Collection

Florida Atlantic University Libraries has announced a digital version of the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection.

Osher LLI at FAU Presents the 2021 Winter Lecture Series

The Osher LLI at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present a virtual lectures series, "The Sally Lapides and Art Solomon 2021 Winter Lecture Series," via Zoom webinars.

UNIVERSITY INITIATIVES

Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU Designated 'Cancer Center of Excellence'

Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state's Department of Health as a "Florida Cancer Center of Excellence." It becomes just the fifth in the state to earn the designation.

FAU Joins Partnership in Launching FL Food Waste Prevention Week

Florida Atlantic University has joined a public-private partnership to announce the first ever "Florida Food Waste Prevention Week" from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9.

FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted

FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

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Don’t Get Between a Caterpillar and Its Milkweed

Before metamorphosis, monarch butterflies will aggressively head butt each other for access to their favorite food.... more

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