Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Announced
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., a leading astronomer and researcher, has been named as the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science effective January 2017. He comes to ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥from the University of Florida.
New Advancement Vice President Hired
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ has appointed one of the country's most successful fundraisers to lead the university into a new era of donor relations and to spearhead a capital campaign.
Grant Helps Health Center Expand Care for Patients in Need
FAU's Westgate Community Health Center has received a $600,000 grant from the Farris Foundation to increase access to nurse-led primary and mental care services for underserved populations.
Walter and Lalita Janke Research Fund Announce Funded Projects
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ recently received a $1 million gift from Dr. Walter and Lalita Janke to establish the Walter and Lalita Janke Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Foundation Board Appoints Seven New Members
The ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed seven new members.
President John Kelly Receives Award of Excellence
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ President John Kelly recently received the Gaeta Chairman’s Award of Excellence by the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Presented With Higher Education Leadership Award
Florida Gov. Rick Scott recently presented ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ with the Governor's Higher Education Leadership Award for Most Improved University in Performance Funding.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Tech Runway Announces Fourth Class of Companies
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥'s Tech Runway® has selected its fourth Venture Vintage class of startup and early-stage companies to participate in its business accelerator program.
Gov. Scott Visits ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥to Sign College Affordability Bill
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ to sign HB 7019, a bill that will offer more affordable higher education in the state.
New ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Board of Trustees Appointments
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Malcolm J. Dorman, M.D. and reappointed Abdol Moabery to the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Board of Trustees.