Palm Beach Atlantic University, Christian university in downtown West Palm Beach, United States.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a college in downtown West Palm Beach with buildings clustered near Clear Lake, where students pursue degrees in business, education, arts, and theology. The institution offers both undergraduate and graduate programs across these fields.
The university was founded in 1968 by Jess C. Moody, a pastor at First Baptist Church, under the original name Palm Beach Atlantic College. The institution became a university in 2002 when it expanded its academic offerings and changed its name.
The chapel here holds services throughout the week, where Christian values blend into the academic experience for students of all backgrounds. The faith-based foundation shapes how the community approaches learning and student life on campus.
Classes here are small, with around 18 students per class and a ratio of one professor for every 13 students, making direct contact with instructors straightforward. The campus buildings are easy to locate when walking near Clear Lake in downtown.
Through the Workship program, students have donated four million hours of service to the community since the university's founding, working with more than 200 local groups. This long-standing commitment shows how learning and hands-on help go hand in hand here.
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