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Research at Jackson Labs Has Helped Millions

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If the Jackson Laboratory moves to Collier County, Ave Maria will have a neighbor that was responsible for a number of major medical breakthroughs including the development of immune-suppressant drugs that make organ transplants possible. It works with mice as genetic models, and does no human embryonic stem cell research, the lab's senior VP for research, Mike Hyde, said in an interview with The Ave Herald about the lab's history and plans for its Florida facility. (Above, the lab's headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME)

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State Senate Earmarks Millions for Research Facility Near AMU

The Florida Senate Ways and Means Committee has approved at least $50 in spending to help a Maine medical research company build a $710-million facility near Ave Maria University. The Jackson Laboratory, an independent research organization based in Maine, has expressed interest in locating a research center in Collier County. If built, it would employ more than 400 people, according to State Senator Garrett Richter.
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Mobile Carillon Plays at Ave Maria

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Carilloneur Wylie Crawford demonstrated a mobile bell carillon outside the Ave Maria oratory Wednesday afternoon. He was scheduled to play a concerts in the town center Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon as part of celebrations of the Feast of the Annunciation.
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Bishop Dewane Celebrates Feast of Annunciation at Ave Maria

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Bishop Frank Dewane celebrated Mass at the Ave Maria Oratory for the Feast of the Annunciation, then led a Eucharistic procession through the town center. The Feast of the Annunciation marks the second anniversary of the opening of the oratory and the creation of the Quasi-Parish of Ave Maria Oratory. (Photo by AnnaMarie Sanderson)

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Ave Maria Students, Staff, Meet Karl Rove

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Several students, faculty and staff from Ave Maria University and the law school attended a speech by former White House aide Karl Rove Tuesday night in Naples. Mr. Rove referred to Ave Maria University as "the hope for the future," and later posed with them for the above picture. (photo by Stephen Henley)
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