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Article: Emphasis on Engineers, Activism, Health Care: The Many Strengths of Florida Atlantic University
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- The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Article date:
- July 16, 2001
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Emphasis on Engineers, Activism, Health Care: The Many Strengths of Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is located in the southeast region of Florida, one of the fastest growing areas of the nation. The University and its seven campus locations in Palm Beach, Broward, and St. Lucie counties have seen an influx especially of Latinos. Many moved into the region after Hurricane Andrew. This change of demographics has resulted in a dramatic increase in the enrollment of Latinos, from 589 in 1987 to 2,380 in 2000. While the total population at the University has doubled, the number of Latinos has quadrupled.
Florida Atlantic has made a point of attracting further ...