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FAU Receives NIH Grant to Study Electronic Health Records

By | February 27, 2024

Researchers in FAU's College of Business received a $437,274 research grant from the National Institute of Health to study the use of electronic health records in underserved communities.

FAU College of Business to Honor George W. Schaeffer

By | February 26, 2024

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its 30th "Business Leader of the Year" breakfast to honor the accomplishments of George W. Schaeffer, CEO of People's Trust Insurance.

Experts: Commercial Real Estate Exposures Could Lead to Bank Failures

By | February 22, 2024

Sinking demand for office space in the commercial real estate market could lead to bank failures in parts of the country, according to two finance experts at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Brainy Days'

By | February 21, 2024

Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.

Study Details Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales and Dolphins

By | February 21, 2024

Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch and collaborators analyzed tissue and fecal samples from 90 stranded whales and dolphins in Florida and Georgia over 15 years from 2007 to 2021.

Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New 'Silent' Killer?

By | February 20, 2024

An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet, which may be the new "silent" killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in prior decades.

To Boost a Preschooler's Language Skills, Consider Reminiscing

By | February 19, 2024

A study by FAU researchers on "parent talk" compared reminiscing, book sharing and toy play as language learning settings. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents.

Two FAU Business Professors Named Fulbright Scholars

By | February 15, 2024

- Two Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Business were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for tourism and family firm research.

FAU Expert: Online Sports Betting Could Change Florida Sports Industry

By | February 14, 2024

The arrival of online sports betting in Florida is likely to have far-reaching effects on the sports industry and tourism in the state, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.

Sandalwood Oil By-product Prevents Prostate Cancer Development in Mice

By | February 13, 2024

Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries. Now, a study is the first to demonstrate in vivo the chemo-preventive properties of a by-product of the oil in mice without weight loss or noticeable side effects.