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NIH Grant to Further Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research
A $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant will help ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥neuroscientists to continue research to better understand and treat several neuropsychiatric disorders including depression and autism.
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Homeowners Coming Out Ahead of Renters, But Just Barely
According to the latest national index produced by ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥and FIU faculty, owning and renting are in a virtual tie in terms of wealth creation.
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One Year from Primary, Poll Shows Tight Race for U.S. Senate
With the 2018 state primary election now one year away, voters in Florida give a slight edge to Sen. Bill Nelson over current Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical matchup in the U.S. Senate race, ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥poll says.
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Keep Safety in Mind during Solar Eclipse
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the first solar eclipse in more than 40 years. Experts at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ caution safety first to ensure that the experience is a pleasant one.
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Students Receive First Doctor's White Coats at Ceremony
The 64 members of the incoming class of 2017 in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine each received their first doctor's white coat today during the symbolic White Coat Ceremony.
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Appoints Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., as Dean
Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., will lead FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and brings vast leadership and research expertise in secure communications and information systems.
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥National Index Shows Hispanics Optimistic About Economy
Hispanics in the U.S. are more optimistic about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole but their dissatisfaction for U.S. President Donald Trump continues to increase.
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Overqualified Employees Experience Psychological Strain
Feel like you're a big fish in a small pond? If you're an employee who perceives you're overqualified for your position, chances are you're unsatisfied with your job and experience psychological strain.
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Bernard Osher Makes a $4M Grant to Lifelong Learning Society
The Bernard Osher Foundation recently approved a $4 million endowment grant to support ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥'s Lifelong Learning Society.
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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Receives $1 Million Grant for Dementia Prevention
A $1 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation will establish the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine for a unique dementia prevention program.