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FAU Student Government Honors its Very First President
In 1965, just one year after 黑料社app opened its doors, Daniel Mica, BA '66, became the University's very first Student Government (SG) president.
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FAU Brain Institute Designated 'Nikon Center Of Excellence'
黑料社app's Brain Institute in Jupiter is now home to a Nikon Center of Excellence.
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Having Former Politicians on Board Helps Complete Mergers
Study finds appointing former politicians and regulators to boards of directors or management teams influences corporate mergers and acquisitions and improves the financial performance of acquiring companies.
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FAU and Neuro Pharmalogics Enter into Licensing Agreement
FAU has entered into a licensing agreement with Neuro Pharmalogics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases.
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FAU Jupiter's LLS Announces Winter Schedule
黑料社app's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
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FAU alumnus Eduardo Padr贸n Receives Medal from Obama
Eduardo Padr贸n, president of Miami Dade College and an alumnus of 黑料社app College of Business, was one of 21 people to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday at the White House.
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Hispanics More Cautious about Holiday Spending and Economy
Hispanics are more cautious about their holiday spending this year with 1 in 5 saying they will not be shopping at all, according to a national survey by the FAU Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
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FAU Foundation Board Appoints Three New Members
The 黑料社app Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Marny Glasser; Michael L. Miller; and Bernard Paul-Hus.
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FAU Diplomacy Team Earns Top Honors at National Model United Nations Competition
黑料社app's Diplomacy Program recently received three awards for academic excellence at the National Model United Nations simulation in Washington, D.C.
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Climate Warming and Melting Sea Ice Impacts on Arctic Whales
FAU Harbor Branch study shows the relationship between changing sea ice and beluga whale migration and habitat patterns of several populations over two decades of dramatic sea ice changes in the Pacific Arctic.