Political Donations Lead to Sweetheart Deals in Contracts
Companies that make political donations are more likely to be awarded government contracts with terms containing "sweetheart deals" for the firms, according to a study by faculty at ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾College of Business.
Diplomacy Team Wins National Title at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾recently competed in the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C. and finished first overall out of 60 competing universities.
Study Reveals Police Officers' Views on Body-worn Cameras
A study is the first to use qualitative research to generate insider knowledge into law enforcement officers' experiences with and views on body-worn cameras in a post-Ferguson era.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Partners with MDC for LINK Transfer Success Program
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ and Miami Dade College (MDC) recently announced a new partnership to establish the LINK Transfer Success Program.
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill's Dramatic Effect on Stingrays
A study is the first to measure the physiological effects of whole crude oil on the sensory system of a marine animal - the Atlantic stingray. Results show a significant impact after just 48 hours of exposure.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Honors 2018 Talon Award Recipients
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾ recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2018.
Can't Sleep? Fruit Flies, Energy Drinks Offer New Clues
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾neuroscientists and collaborators have discovered a gene and a new mechanism for regulating sleep in fruit flies using an ingredient commonly found in energy drinks like Red Bull(TM).
Targeted Health Spending Decreases Infant Mortality Rates
A new study by researchers at ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾College of Business shows that targeted spending on public health activities specifically related to infant health significantly reduces infant mortality.
The 'Atlantic Awakens' for ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Homecoming 2018
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾will celebrate Homecoming 2018 "Atlantic Awakens" beginning Sunday, Nov. 4 through Saturday, Nov. 10, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses.
Workers without Paid Sick Leave Endure Financial Worries
A study is the first to find a connection between paid sick leave and financial worry in the U.S. Americans without paid sick leave worry significantly about both short-term and long-term financial issues.