FAU Jupiter News



Walk to Benefit FAU's Memory and Wellness Center

By | October 2, 2017

The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University will host the 12th annual "Keep Memories Alive.

Nilo Cruz

FAU's Theatre Lab Welcomes Playwright Nilo Cruz

By | September 28, 2017

Nilo Cruz received the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for his play "Anna in the Tropics."

timber, timber railroad bridges, railroad

New Way to Assess Safety of Aging Timber Railroad Bridges

By | September 27, 2017

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cutting-edge way to gauge the condition of aging timber railroad bridges.

Colin Brown directs all of JM Family’s businesses, including Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles; JM&A Group, one of the leading independent providers of finance and insurance products in the automotive industry; World Omni Financial Corp., a diversified financial services company; and JM Lexus.

JM Family's Colin Brown is 2017 Business Leader of the Year

By | September 26, 2017

FAU's College of Business will honor Colin Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., as its 2017 Business Leader of the Year on Jan. 26, 2018 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club

Dementia Prevention Initiative, Alzheimer

'Out-of-the-box' Thinking May Build a Better Brain

By | September 25, 2017

The "Dementia Prevention Initiative" abandons generalized methods used to research and treat Alzheimer's disease. The secret weapon: a novel "N-of-1 design" that personalizes medicine down to a single patient.

FAU Tech Runway to Celebrate Annual Maverick Reception

By | September 21, 2017

FAU Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2017 Maverick Reception on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at FAU Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.

National Institutes of Health, FAU Brain Institute, Neuropsychiatric Disorders

NIH Grant to Further Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research

By | September 20, 2017

A $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant will help FAU neuroscientists to continue research to better understand and treat several neuropsychiatric disorders including depression and autism.

The latest BH&J scores show 20 of 23 cities in the index moved at least marginally in the direction of rent territory.

Homeowners Coming Out Ahead of Renters, But Just Barely

By | September 20, 2017

According to the latest national index produced by FAU and FIU faculty, owning and renting are in a virtual tie in terms of wealth creation.

Paid Sick Leave, Mental Health, Psychological Distress

U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave Endure Mental Distress

By | September 18, 2017

A new study is the first to show the link between psychological distress and paid sick leave among U.S. workers and illuminates the effects of exacerbated stress on Americans without paid sick leave.

This exhibition features the work of more than 30 FAU faculty members who simultaneously continue their practice as professional artists.

FAU Presents 2017 Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition

By | September 1, 2017

This exhibition features the work of more than 30 FAU faculty members who simultaneously continue their practice as professional artists.