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FAU Foundation Board Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Members

By | September 3, 2020

Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Raul Valero '10 in the 2021 fiscal year and Paul Pagnato '86 and Arlene Fine Klepper in the 2020 fiscal year.

FAU Expert: Strike 'Small Bigot Exemption' from Fair Housing Law

By | August 4, 2020

Lawmakers should eliminate a key exemption in the federal Fair Housing Act, according to Ken. H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in FAU's College of Business.

Diowave Laser Systems Joins Research Park at FAU

By | July 1, 2020

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® today announced that Diowave Laser Systems has relocated its headquarters and clinic to join the Research Park at FAU as its newest tenant.

Marine Science Lab Receives $1.125M from Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation

By | June 16, 2020

Florida Atlantic University has officially announced a $1.125 million gift from The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.

FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its Eighth Venture Class

By | May 19, 2020

FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its eighth class, "Venture Class 8."

Biden Leads Trump in Florida, But President Favored to Win New Term

By | May 15, 2020

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has pushed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, but Trump still is favored to win re-election.

FAU Receives CARES Act Funding to Help Reduce Impact of COVID-19

By | May 8, 2020

Florida Atlantic University has received funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Athletics Grateful for $2.5 Million Commitment

By | May 5, 2020

The Florida Atlantic University athletic department has announced an anonymous $2.5 million gift commitment. The gift is earmarked for student-athlete scholarships.

FAU Nurses Provide Face Masks for Homeless, Low Income Individuals

By | April 29, 2020

To address the dire needs of a northwest neighborhood in West Palm Beach, a team of FAU nurses spearheaded a program to provide lifesaving PPE and health care services for its residents during the pandemic.

Research Park at FAU Launches Global Ventures at FAU

By | April 29, 2020

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce the launch of its new international soft landings and second stage company development initiative, Global Ventures.