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Foreign-born CEOs

Study: Foreign-born CEOs More Likely to Be Dismissed From Firms

By | 08/08/2023

Foreign-born CEOs are more likely to be fired than native-born CEOs if the firm they are leading is performing poorly, according to a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Student-Managed Investment Fund

FAU Receives Gift to Launch First Student-managed Investment Fund

By | 08/03/2023

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business received a $250,000 gift from Dan Davidowitz and Polen Capital Management, LLC (“Polen”) matched by the FAU Foundation to name The Polen Capital - Florida Atlantic University Foundation Student Investment Fund. The $500,000 fund will launch FAU’s first student-managed investment fund (SMIF).

Housing Markets

Study: South Florida Housing Market Grows More Overvalued

By | 08/01/2023

The Miami metropolitan area is climbing up the list of overvalued housing markets in Florida as demand stays strong and the supply shortage persists in the area, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

 


 
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Maverick Innovation Awards

FAU Hosts Maverick Innovation Awards

By | 04/27/2026

Florida Atlantic University recently presented the Maverick Innovation Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship, new startups and innovation in South Florida.

 

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Freight Costs

Report: Oil Shock Sends Freight Costs to COVID-Era Levels

By | 04/14/2026

Driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, transportation prices and capacity are mirroring levels last seen during the COVID-era freight rate spike, according to a logistics report.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
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