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FAU Student’s Boating App Wins Business Plan Competition
A Florida Atlantic University undergraduate who created an app for the marine industry won the $10,000 first prize in the 13th annual Business Plan Competition held by FAU’s College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

Florida Covid-19 Infection Rate for Young People Among Highest in 2020
Florida ranked among the states with the highest COVID-19 infection rates for younger residents in 2020, putting the state’s large elderly population at an increased risk for the coronavirus, according to a study from a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU’s MBA Sport Management Program Takes Title Sponsorship of New ESPN 106.3 Show
Florida Atlantic University’s MBA Sport Management program is expanding its brand awareness by becoming the title sponsor of ESPN 106.3’s new local show, “Ken LaVicka Live.”

Adams Center Director wins Academy of Management award for Entrepreneur Boot Camp
The Academy of Management awarded Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the distinguished 2025 Entrepreneurship Practice Award for his efforts in fostering entrepreneurs in the South Florida region through the Entrepreneur Boot Camp.

FAU Study: Hotels Must Rethink Loyalty as AI Agents Take Over Travel Planning
The rise of artificial intelligence agents will introduce a new layer of complexity in how the hospitality industry navigates customer loyalty, according to a conceptual paper, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents and the Future of Customer Loyalty,” from four researchers at Florida Atlantic University.