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Report: Oil Shock Sends Freight Costs to COVID-Era Levels
Driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, transportation prices and capacity are mirroring levels last seen during the COVID-era freight rate spike, according to a logistics report.
FAU Launches Entrepreneurship Institute to Expand Innovation and Venture Creation
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently launched the Entrepreneurship Institute, a dedicated program overseeing all aspects of business creation to accelerate innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities across South Florida.
FAU Becomes State’s First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer
Florida Atlantic University will be the first university in Florida to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site. FAU signed an agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), to acquire and install an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer on the university’s Boca Raton campus, aiming to accelerate and solidify the state of Florida’s position as a leader in quantum computing.
FAU Economists: Delayed Data and Policy Shocks Leave Fed Cautious on Rates
Even as updated inflation data shows persistent price pressures, the Federal Reserve faces continued uncertainty over interest rates, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU’s College of Business Launches New MBA in Artificial Intelligence
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business is launching a new MBA in Artificial Intelligence that will focus on preparing future business leaders to thrive in an economy transformed by AI.
New Club Blends Entrepreneurship and Real World Opportunities in Wall Street South
Two College of Business students brought a new student organization chapter to Florida Atlantic University to help students prepare for an evolving workforce in consulting firms, investment banks, and tech companies.