FAU Jupiter News



Janet Robishaw to Lead Department of Biomedical Sciences

By | December 6, 2016

Janet Robishaw, Ph.D., a leader in functional and translational genomics, has been appointed as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

FAU Brain Institute Designated 'Nikon Center Of Excellence'

By | December 1, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's Brain Institute in Jupiter is now home to a Nikon Center of Excellence.

Having Former Politicians on Board Helps Complete Mergers

By | November 30, 2016

Study finds appointing former politicians and regulators to boards of directors or management teams influences corporate mergers and acquisitions and improves the financial performance of acquiring companies.

FAU and Neuro Pharmalogics Enter into Licensing Agreement

By | November 29, 2016

FAU has entered into a licensing agreement with Neuro Pharmalogics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases.

FAU Jupiter's LLS Announces Winter Schedule

November 28, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.

FAU Foundation Board Appoints Three New Members

By | November 17, 2016

The Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Marny Glasser; Michael L. Miller; and Bernard Paul-Hus.

Climate Warming and Melting Sea Ice Impacts on Arctic Whales

By | November 17, 2016

FAU Harbor Branch study shows the relationship between changing sea ice and beluga whale migration and habitat patterns of several populations over two decades of dramatic sea ice changes in the Pacific Arctic.

Scientists Recreating Cancer-Fighting Sea Sponge Compound

By | November 15, 2016

FAU Harbor Branch scientists are researching ways to create a biosynthetic version of a compound found in a sea sponge that is very active against cancer cells.

FAU Jupiter's LLS Hosts Ambassador Ken Adelman

November 14, 2016

Jupiter's LLS present's a lecture by Ambassador Adelman on Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Society complex at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.

Does a 'Bad' Apple Spoil the Bunch?

By | November 14, 2016

FAU researchers and collaborators conducted a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study on twins to identify the degree to which siblings contribute to the increase in delinquent behavior and alcohol misuse.