Faculty News
This is news about the achievements and activities of the Palm Beach Atlantic University faculty.
Dedication Characterizes Women of Distinction Scholars
Date:
October 16, 2012
Lauren Parker of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and Faith Warren of Henderson, Nev., have been selected to receive Palm Beach Atlantic University's Women of Distinction scholarships. Proceeds from the 22nd Women of Distinction luncheon on Feb. 20, 2013, will provide scholarships for outstanding female students at Palm Beach Atlantic. The students, who were selected based on their academic achievements and community involvement, will deliver the welcome and invocation at the event held at The Breakers, Palm Beach.
President Fleming to Receive Honorary Degree
Date:
October 8, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M.B. Fleming, Jr. will receive an honorary doctorate degree from Judson University at its Founders' Day celebration Oct. 26. The university, established in 1963, is celebrating 49 years in Elgin, Ill.
University Awards 2012-2013 Quality Initiative Grants
Date:
October 4, 2012
The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Palm Beach Atlantic University has announced the recipients of the 2012-2013 Quality Initiative Faculty and Student Research Grants. The grantees' work begins immediately and continues through June 30, 2013.
PBA Receives Grant to Foster Dialogue on Candidate Debates
Date:
September 28, 2012
Florida Campus Compact awarded a mini-grant to Palm Beach Atlantic University to host three civic dialogues on campus in October. Faculty members will moderate the student discussions, which will take place after viewings of the televised presidential and vice-presidential debates.
Lincoln Trio to Kick Off Distinguished Artists Series Nov. 2
Date:
September 27, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University, in partnership with Northern Trust and Geoffrey and Joanne Stringer of North Palm Beach, presents the Distinguished Artist Series, an unparalleled concert experience featuring internationally acclaimed guest artists and University faculty performing in PBA's Helen K. Persson Recital Hall in Vera Lea Rinker Hall.
Shakespeare Scholar to Give Lecture on 'As You Like It'
Date:
September 24, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University hosts its annual President's Distinguished Scholar Lecture in October with Dr. David Bevington, the Phyllis Fay Horton Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in the Humanities at the University of Chicago. Dr. Bevington's lecture titled "The Battle Between Compassion and Envy in 'As You Like It'" is free and open to the public Monday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the University's DeSantis Family Chapel.
University's Impact on Local Economy Grows to $313 Million
Date:
September 19, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University projects an impact of $313,395,314 on Palm Beach County's economy this academic year, according to the University's Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. That is compared to $309,713,880 in 2011.
University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Concerts
Date:
September 13, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will hold its Hispanic Heritage Festival Sept. 22-23 at the Helen K. Persson Recital Hall in Vera Lea Rinker Hall, 326 Acacia Road, West Palm Beach. The two public concerts are free.
PBA Moves Up in U.S. News Rankings of Best Regional Universities
Date:
September 12, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University is ranked 50th among the best universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges 2013 edition released today. The publication includes rankings of more than 1,400 schools nationwide. To learn more about the U.S. News College Compass, which provides access to the most complete rankings and data, visit the online U.S. News Store. Palm Beach Atlantic moved up in this year's rankings from 51st last year.
Pharmacy School to Offer Free Services at Health Fair Oct. 6
Date:
September 10, 2012
Palm Beach Atlantic University's Gregory School of Pharmacy will present "Prescription for Health!" a free event to assist and educate the community from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Cultural Plaza near the city hall annex in downtown Lake Worth.
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