Newsroom Listing - Academics
Investing in Longevity to the Science of Startups
Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., Dean of Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, along with Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., Phil Smith Professor, Associate Dean of Research and External Relations, and Executive Director of the Madden Center for Value Creation, along with Jeff Madden, CEO, ADvantage Therapeutics, Inc. welcomed over 150 attendees to their recent conference.
Two FAU Business Professors Named Fulbright Scholars
Two Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Business were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for tourism and family firm research.
FAU Online Programs Move Up in ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Rankings
Florida Atlantic University’s online MBA program is ranked No. 94 in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 95 in 2023. In addition, FAU’s online master’s in business programs (non-MBA) are ranked No. 43 in the nation this year, up from No. 52 in last year’s rankings. The online master’s in business programs for veterans (non-MBA) rose to No. 20 from No. 22 for 2024.
Engineering, Science and Business team up on $2.6 Million NSF Cybercorps Grant
The College of Engineering and Computer Science, working with the Colleges of Science and Business, received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a scholarship program in the burgeoning and critical field of cybersecurity. The NSF’s CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service program seeks to increase the number of qualified cybersecurity professionals working for federal, state, local, territorial and tribal governments.
Beyond the Textbook: Students Glean Insights from Guest Economic Experts
Classes in the Department of Economics have been anything but monotonous this semester. Distinguished economic experts shared practical insights with students. The guest speakers, whose expertise span numerous sectors, focused on real-world applications, providing valuable lessons beyond theoretical concepts.
For FAU Finance Students, 2023 was a Banner Year
A sponsorship from JPMorgan Chase in 2023 gave Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business the opportunity to launch major initiatives to help students interested in finance careers.