NEWS ARCHIVE


Wild Animals Stop the Spread of Socially Transmitted Misinformation

By | March 28, 2023

Using camera observatories in a coral reef in French Polynesia, a study by FAU and collaborators finds that in groups of foraging fish, misinformation rarely spreads to more than a few individuals.

FAU New Home to Award-winning Website 'The Invading Sea'

By | March 21, 2023

The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

By | March 20, 2023

FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researchers are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

They Matched! FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day

By | March 17, 2023

The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.

Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow

By | March 15, 2023

Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.

FAU Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama

By | March 14, 2023

FAU's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health

By | March 9, 2023

A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.

Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls

By | March 8, 2023

Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?

By | March 7, 2023

Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. FAU Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.

FAU Earns Military Friendly® Status for 12th Consecutive Year

By | March 7, 2023

For the 12th straight year, Florida Atlantic University is being recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution" designation.