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FAU Receives ‘Insight Into Diversity’ 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Florida Atlantic University has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. ... more

Joshua Voss, Ph.D., and Michael McCallister are shown diving in the Dry Tortugas during the 2019 NOAA CIOERT expedition. (Photo credit: Jake Emmert, Moody Gardens)

Mesophotic Reefs Significant for Florida Keys’ Coral Recovery

Coral cover on shallow reef systems (0 to 30 meters) in the Florida Keys has declined over the past several decades, punctuated by severe losses during coral disease outbreaks and bleaching events. ... more

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Coping in College? Female Students Much More Stressed Than Males

College life can be very demanding, often requiring students to work and function under pressure. Academic load, the classroom environment, faculty interaction, illness and emotional concerns outside of the classroom also add to their stress levels. Students who lack appropriate stress management skills may find it difficult to balance these responsibilities.... more

 

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Mesophotic Reefs Significant for Florida Keys' Coral Recovery

FAU Harbor Branch scientists are the first to compare coral genetic variation in the Dry Tortugas and Florida Keys, with important findings for the long-term survival of this ecologically vital coral species.

Novel Assay Finds New Mechanism Underlying Red Blood Cell Aging

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers in collaboration with MIT probed the mechanical performance of red blood cells to identify the role of hypoxia on aging via biomechanical pathways.

Who Needs a Boss? Study Shows Benefit of Employees Managing Themselves

More U.S. companies could benefit from encouraging and developing self-leadership in employees, a concept that allows workers to manage themselves instead of relying on supervisors.

ACADEMIC CAMPUS LIFE

FAU A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5

FAU's A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and moved up two spots to the No. 9 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.

FAU Receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

FAU has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

FAU to Host Events Celebrating Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month with a series of events from Wednesday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

ARTS & CULTURE

at FAU Hosts Concert with Rod MacDonald and the Humdingers

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter will host a free concert with Rod MacDonald and the Humdingers to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m.

The Right to Vote and the Constitution

New York Times reporter Astead Herndon presents the annual Constitution Day keynote lecture.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Awards $6,000 in Scholarships

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter awarded six scholarships to undergraduate students at the FAU John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

UNIVERSITY INITIATIVES

Two New FAU Board of Trustees' Members Appointed

The Florida Board of Governors recently appointed Earnie Ellison Jr. to the FAU Board of Trustees. Former BOT member, Anthony Barbar, returned to service with appointment by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® to Celebrate 2021 Awards

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently named the recipients of its 2021 Research Park Distinguished Awards.

SBDC at FAU Receives $500K in Funding from Citi Foundation

The SBDC at FAU recently received $500,000 from the Citi Foundation to support their continued work in providing technical assistance to small businesses owned by people of color.

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FAU emergency medicine physician offers important advice on TODAY Show about carbon monoxide poisoning on boats

“That is definitely a danger zone and you should remove yourselves and your children from that area of the boat immediately,” said Dr. Bill Benda, an associate professor of emergency medicine at Florida Atlantic University who is also an avid boater.... more

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