
First-of-its-kind Bioengineered Robotic Hand to Sense Touch
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has received a $1.3 million NIH grant for a "living" robot with its own nervous system. Researchers are creating a living pathway from the robot's touch sensation to the user's brain to help amputees.

New 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Program Supports Foster Care and Homeless Students
Less than 3 percent of youth raised in foster care graduate from a four-year college.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Recognized as a 2018 Military Friendly® University
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has earned the 2018 Military Friendly® School Designation by Victory Media.

Most Hospice Workers Don't Have an Advance Directive
A new study finds that the majority of hospice providers don't have end-of-life wishes themselves. Procrastination, fear of the subject and costs were reported as the most common barriers.

Most Floridians Pleased with Hurricane Irma Response
A majority of Floridians are pleased with the state's preparedness for and response to Hurricane Irma and believe it will boost Gov. Rick Scott's expected 2018 run for the U.S. Senate, according to an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø poll.

Osher LLI Presents Diabetes 101 Lecture Series
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in Jupiter will present a free lecture series on diabetes prevention and management beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Jupiter.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Diplomacy Program Places Second Overall at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø recently competed in the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tech Runway Celebrates Annual Maverick Reception
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tech Runway® recently celebrated its 2017 Maverick Reception at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Tech Runway in Boca Raton.

A.D. Henderson Teacher Wins Hispanic Heritage Month Award
Florida Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott recently awarded Tzeitel Chacon-Rosado the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.

Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Receives Gift
The $125,000 gift from the Board of the Feminist Scholarship Fund, Inc. will support educational and research opportunities for WGSS 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and faculty.