Newsroom Listing - Academics

From Capitol Hill to the Classroom: Senator Phil Gramm Shares Economic Research on “The Myth of American Inequality”
The Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise welcomed former Senator Phil Gramm to the FAU College of Business, Tuesday, March 26th. Gramm, who was an economics professor at Texas A&M University before running for the Senate, spoke on his economic research on income inequality in the United States. Over 200 students in Dr. Monica Escaleras’ Principles of Macroeconomics course learned about his career in the Senate as well as his data findings related to inequality in America.

International Business Program Hosts Inaugural "Meet the IB Board" Event
Florida Atlantic's International Business Program, ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report, held its first "Meet the IB Board" event. Attracting over 100 eager students and 11 prominent international business executives, currently serving on the program’s advisory board, this first-time event marked a significant milestone for the students and our industry leaders.

College of Business Names Three New Department Chairs
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business has named three new department chairs.

Listen Up: Marketing Students Learn First-hand About the Power of Social Listening for Brands
As a college marketing instructor at Florida Atlantic, I always aim to make learning engaging and relevant to the real world. When an assignment engages a $1.4 Billion company, like Liquid Death, I know our FAU marketing program and our students are hitting the mark!

Study: Here are the Riskiest Housing Markets to Own in Based on Price-to-Rent Premiums
While housing values in Sunbelt states have benefited from recent demographic changes, these states may be most at risk for pricing corrections, new data from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University indicates.

Study: Housing Premiums Shrink, Signaling Good News for Homebuyers
Housing premiums in many markets in the country are starting to decline, suggesting that many areas across the country are moving toward stabilization, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.