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Today, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø received the prestigious Degree Completion Award from the (APLU) at its annual meeting. This is the second consecutive year that 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was named a finalist for this award.

When I became president of Florida Atlantic, improving our four-year graduation rate was one of my top priorities. With a little over a month left of my presidency, I am proud to share that we have  more than doubled our graduation rate since 2014 — while maintaining equitable outcomes for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø regardless of race, income or first-generation status. This is largely due to our team-based analytics strategy, which employs policy changes, curricular revisions and financial assistance to help more 51³Ô¹ÏÍø progress through their degree programs and graduate on time. 

It truly is an honor to receive the APLU Degree Completion Award, and I proudly share it with Florida Atlantic’s outstanding faculty and staff, who work tirelessly to ensure that our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø receive the support they need to succeed. Together, we are changing the lives of our 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and delivering on the promise of opportunity for all.