October 13, 2026

Faculty Awards and Accomplishments: October 2026

It's a great day to be a sailfish on Palm Beach Atlantic University's campus.

Academic Highlights

Dr. Benjamin B. DeVan, associate professor of ethics and organizational behavior at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), contributed to the following publications: 

  • “Beyond Dialogue in Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place,” in a book edited by Daniel Ross Goodman, Elaine Jean Lai, and Anthony A. Lee and published by SUNY Press in 2026, pages 314-331. Read more about the book. 
  • “The Ghoul and the Golden Rule: A Rare Taste of Ethical Riches from the Vault,” in Fallout and Philosophy: Thinking Outside the Shelter, edited by Nathan Kellen, Nate Sheff and Joshua Hetter and published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2026. Read more about the book. 

Dr. Gregory John Rummo, assistant professor of chemistry at PBA, authored the following articles: 

PBA’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program ranked among the top five in Florida. 

PBA’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program was named one of the top five counseling programs in Florida by Counseling Psychology magazine. 

Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall receives architectural award. 

The architects behind PBA’s Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall, Leo A Daly and Foster + Partners, received the American Institute of Architects Palm Beach Merit Award of Excellence. 

PBA Associate Vice President of Construction and Facilities Curt Brown and Construction Project Manager Keith Raymond also contributed to the project. They joined the architects to receive the award at a ceremony on September 9, 2026, at The Breakers Palm Beach. 

Learn more about academics at PBA by visiting pba.edu/academics.

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