NEWS ARCHIVE


'New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias' Awardees

By | March 31, 2023

In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at FAU, the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding Program.

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 Announces Winners of 2023 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'

By | March 21, 2023

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the seventh annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.

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.

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.

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade

By | March 1, 2023

A study by FAU's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.

FAU Lands U.S. EPA Grant for 'Hands-on' Indian River Lagoon Field Trip

By | February 24, 2023

FAU Harbor Branch has received a $399,963 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Initiative Program to support a new Indian River Lagoon field trip program.

U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-based Quantum Network at FAU

By | February 22, 2023

United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour FAU's quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.