The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
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Local Student Named Gift Of Life Marrow Registry ‘Most Valuable Campus Ambassador
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL COMMUNITY see page 5
South Florida Fair Announces 2020 Theme
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City Council Votes To Construct New Tower Despite Backlash
August 2 - August 8, 2019 SPORTS
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Lion Country Safari Opens New Attraction
Connecting Patients With Community Could Transform Healthcare
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Richard Grant Named PBSC’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach
FAU Names New AD
Florida Atlantic University has announced Stephen Silverman, Ed.D., as its new dean of the College of Education. Silverman will begin in his new role starting today. He brings with him a wealth of experience in the areas of enhancing research infrastructure, developing strong graduate programs, working with accreditation bodies, and collaborating with faculty to promote student success. “I look forward to working with Dr. Silverman as we recruit new students, introduce pedagogical and research innovations, and engage our communities to improve educational quality throughout the South Florida region,” said Bret S. Danilowicz, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs at FAU. Silverman served as professor of education and senior advisor to the provost for research preparation at Columbia University's Teachers College. He also previously served Teachers College for five years as chair of the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences. Silverman earned his Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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