Outstanding Graduate Seeks Always to be at His Best
Date:
May 9, 2013
Not only was Michael Fritz named the Outstanding Graduate of the School of Education and Behavioral Studies at Palm Beach Atlantic University this spring, he also received two national awards for his work in his chosen field, physical education.
Two PBA Graduates Chosen for Nursing Distinction Awards
Date:
May 8, 2013
Two Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates were among the Palm Healthcare Foundation Nursing Distinction Award winners announced last week. Alexandra Gropp, who graduated from PBA on Saturday, was chosen Student Nurse of the Year. Also, Daphne Jordan, a 2010 PBA graduate who now serves as chest pain coordinator at Good Samaritan Medical Center, received the foundation's Rising Star Award. The Palm Healthcare Foundation Nursing Distinction Award recipients were recognized for their dedication to excellence, commitment to the profession of nursing and sense of community. The awards presentation took place Friday at The Breakers in Palm Beach.
Best-Selling Author Urges Graduates to Stand Up for Beliefs
Date:
May 4, 2013
Speaking for the first time at a university commencement ceremony, best-selling author and radio commentator Eric Metaxas on Saturday called on nearly 500 Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates to be courageous in standing up against a "secular orthodoxy."
Nursing Seniors Named Finalists for Palm Healthcare Award
Date:
May 3, 2013
Alexandra Gropp and Jacqueline Muniz, both seniors in the School of Nursing at Palm Beach Atlantic University, have been named finalists for Student of the Year by the Palm Healthcare Foundation. The award recipient will be announced during foundation's Nursing Distinction Awards dinner today at The Breakers in Palm Beach. The students said they were honored to be nominated for the award by faculty members. "It’s so humbling. It’s a true testament to hard work paying off," said Gropp, of Princeton, N.J.
Executive Women Scholarship Recipients Impact Peers, Society
Date:
May 2, 2013
Five Palm Beach Atlantic University students have been chosen as recipients of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches 2013 scholarships. The students were recognized at the 30th annual Women in Leadership Luncheon on Thursday.
Two New Online Degree Programs in Development
Date:
May 1, 2013
Palm Beach Atlantic University is developing online versions of two of its popular degree programs for adult students -- a Master of Science in Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Provost Dr. Joseph A. Kloba said that an online course format provides working, adult students greater access to further their education while continuing their employment and family obligations. Dr. Kloba noted that the leadership degree would be the first online graduate program to be offered at PBA. Both degree programs are currently offered in the traditional classroom format at Palm Beach Atlantic’s campuses in West Palm Beach and Orlando.
Student Musicians from China Study, Perform at University
Date:
April 30, 2013
Eight music students from China have spent the past month living and studying at Palm Beach Atlantic University through a residency program developed by the University's School of Music and Fine Arts.
Award Recipients Learn Servant Leadership Through Actions
Date:
April 26, 2013
Zachary Schneider of Orlando and Chloe Westrich of St. Peters, Mo., have been named the 2013 recipients of the Servant Leadership Award from Palm Beach Atlantic University. The Servant Leadership Award recognizes students who are leaders in the areas of ministry and community service. Awards are provided through a generous donation from Sam and Betsy Reeves of North Palm Beach.
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations Open Through May 1
Date:
April 25, 2013
Nominations for the 2013 Palm Beach Atlantic University Distinguished Alumni Awards Program are being accepted until May 1. The Awards Program is designed to recognize professional achievement and/or distinguished service to PBA and the community.
Spring Outstanding Graduates Recognized at Honors Day Chapel
Date:
April 24, 2013
Nine students were honored Tuesday as the outstanding graduates of their schools and 45 others received departmental awards and scholarships as part of Palm Beach Atlantic University's Honors Day ceremony. The outstanding graduates each receive special recognition during spring commencement on May 4. In addition, one faculty member, Associate Professor of English Dr. Jenifer Elmore, received the Charles and Hazel Corts Award for Outstanding Teaching.
