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HAT’S
NEW?
John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter
2024 SEPTEMBER Florida Atlantic University
WELCOME STUDENTS
In 1999, Florida Atlantic’s brand-new Honors College opened
its doors to the first class of 77 incoming freshmen. Twenty-
five years later, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College’s newest
class of freshmen and transfer students brought the enrollment
to over 670 students. Today, the Wilkes Honors College is
recognized as one of the top honors programs in the country,
thanks in large part to the incredible opportunities available
in the world-class biomedical research hub co-located on the
John D. MacArthur Campus. Despite the growth in enrollment,
the college has maintained one of its most important assets:
a close-knit, supportive environment where students are
encouraged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and try new
things, knowing they have a strong support system to help
them navigate their individualized journeys. As Dean Justin
Perry, Ph.D. explained during orientation, “There is something
here for everybody.”
HONORS COLLEGE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
The Wilkes Honors College is celebrating
25 years of academic excellence on the
John D. MacArthur Campus. A special
Anniversary Celebration event is set for
Nov. 14 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter,
featuring celebrity real estate broker
Ryan Serhant as the evening’s keynote speaker. Tickets go
on sale in September. Sponsorship opportunities are also
available.
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NEXT GENERATION TRAINING IN SCIENCE ON FLORIDA ATLANTIC’S JUPITER CAMPUS
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College • Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Jupiter • FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute • I-HEALTH • FAST Labs
• FAU High School in Partnership with Max Planck Academy • FAU-Max Planck Joint Programs • College of Education Teacher Training
STAY CONNECTED: FAU.EDU/JUPITER
5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458
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Foreign Service Fellowship
In June, Wilkes Honors College student Alberto
Hernandez was selected to participate in the
prestigious Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship
for Emerging Leaders. The fellowship is a fully paid
enrichment and training program seeking to expand
awareness and access to Foreign Service careers
among students from under-represented communities
across the United States. Hernandez was among 20
fellows selected out of over 450 exemplary applicants
to represent Florida Atlantic in Washington, D.C. The
week-long program included a full-day visit to the U.S.
Department of State, an interactive two-day diplomatic
skills training course, a diplomacy simulation and panel
discussions with representatives from the broader U.S.
Foreign Service apparatus. >
New Research in Dopamine-
linked Disorders
Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and
neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important
functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure
and coordinating movement. Many brain disorders
are associated with alterations in dopamine signaling,
including substance abuse disorder, autism and
bipolar disorder. Identifying the underlying causes
of dopamine-signaling disruption can have major
implications on understanding these disorders. With
the help of a tiny worm and a powerful platform
generated via the Million Mutation Project, researchers
from Florida Atlantic’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
have helped identify new factors in how dopamine
works in the brain.
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Academy for Community
Inclusion
Florida Atlantic’s Academy for Community Inclusion
welcomed 11 new students for the Fall 2024 semester.
The mission of ACI is to increase overall independence
in employment, self-determination and community
experiences for individuals with intellectual or
developmental disabilities. The program, which is
held in-person between the Jupiter and Boca Raton
campuses, allows students to earn certificates in
supported employment, supported community access
and supported community living. These certificates are
built on courses that lead to employment, independent
living and mastery of self-advocacy skills.
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