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FAU student catches massive Burmese python while on Florida Everglades trip with girlfriend • Jan. 5, 2025, 3:27 AM ET (CBS)
FAU set to approve multi-million dollar stadium naming rights deal • Dec. 16, 2024, 9:34 PM ET (CBS)
FAU set to approve $22.5 million naming rights deal for on-campus football stadium • Dec. 16, 2024, 6:59 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))

Florida Atlantic University, public, coeducational institution of higher learning in Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. Part of the State University System of Florida, it is composed of nine colleges and offers an undergraduate curriculum that includes study in business, engineering, nursing, arts and letters, education, science, and architecture, urban, and public affairs. The university offers master’s degree programs in most areas and many doctoral degrees. Four branch campuses are located in Broward county, and additional campuses are in Jupiter and Port St. Lucie; the Honors College is located on the Jupiter campus. Research facilities include a robotics laboratory, ocean engineering programs, ...(100 of 156 words)

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