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October 2026

Kay Carpenter Scholarship Pinning Ceremony Empowers Future Nurses

On September 17, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing held its annual Kay Carpenter Scholarship Pinning Ceremony to honor this year’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) scholarship recipients and celebrate the enduring legacy of the late Kay Carpenter.

Established in 2018 through the generosity of B G Carter and Kay Carpenter, the scholarship provides financial support to nursing students while carrying forward Kay’s guiding values of honor, reciprocity and joy.

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FAU Continues Upward Rise in U.S. News’ 2027 List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University moved up to No. 99 for the first time in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings of “Top Public Schools,” its highest position ever.

Several undergraduate programs made notable gains this year as well, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program which climbed to No. 135 from No. 160 last year.

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Tarsha Jones, Ph.D., Turns Research into Support for Young Breast Cancer Survivors

Tarsha Jones, Ph.D., assistant professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was featured in the October issue of South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report for her work to better understand young breast cancer survivors’ experiences and turn those insights into support.

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FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded Designation

The Florida Atlantic University/Northwest Community Health Alliance Community Health Center has earned federally funded Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status through a $650,000 2026 New Access Point award from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. The designation transitions the center from an FQHC Look-Alike to a federally funded health center, providing new resources to expand comprehensive, accessible primary care for children, adults and older adults in West Palm Beach. Operated by Florida Atlantic’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the designation comes as demand for the center’s services continues to grow.

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Thank You for Your Generosity! Giving Day 2026

Thank you to everyone who came together to make Florida Atlantic’s 2026 Giving Day so meaningful for the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Every gift reflects a shared commitment to our students, our communities, and the future of nursing. Your support helps us continue to empower students, transform care, and lead through caring as we bring Our Promise to life.