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Florida Legislature Awards FAU $30M for Health Professions Facility

Florida Atlantic University has received $30 million in state funding from the Florida Legislature to advance plans for a 150,000-square-foot Health Professions Clinical Training and Research Facility on its Boca Raton campus.... more

FAU Continues Upward Rise in U.S. News’ 2027 List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University moved up to No. 99 for the first time in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 rankings of “Top Public Schools,” its highest position ever. The one spot gain over last year keeps Florida Atlantic rising among the nation’s Top 100 public universities.... more

FAU, Palm Beach Pops Present a ‘Holiday Spectacular’ Concert

Florida Atlantic University and the Palm Beach Pops will usher in the holiday season with a “Holiday Spectacular,” a special concert featuring acclaimed conductor, pianist, vocalist and music director Tony DeSare and singer, actress and Broadway star Katharine McPhee, on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.... more

 


FAU Study: Tiny Windows in Petals Shape the Environment Inside Flowers

FAU researchers found that translucent "windows" in flower petals let in radiation that warms flowers and reduces microbes, revealing how petal design shapes the hidden microbial life within.

New VR Experience Brings Fort Lauderdale's Flooding Future to Life

Explore how king tides, storms and rising seas could flood Fort Lauderdale in FAU's immersive VR experience. See potential impacts on homes and infrastructure and discover solutions to build resilience.

FAU Poll: Hispanic Confidence Slips Despite 50% Seeing Better Finances

Hispanic consumer confidence edged down in the third quarter of the year as fewer Hispanic consumers anticipated good business conditions over the next 12 months, according to a poll from FAU's BEPI.

FAU Honors 2026 Talon Leadership Award Recipients

FAU hosted the annual Talon Leadership and Service Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2026, honoring outstanding alumni, students, faculty and community members.

FAU's Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program Receives $2M Gift

FAU received a $2 million gift from the Gary Peters Family Foundation Inc., establishing the Cecilia's Heart First-Generation Enrichment Endowment Fund for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program.

FAU Receives $3.3M to Provide Scholarships in Electrical Engineering

Florida Atlantic University has received a $3.3 million gift from the estate of Maria M. Treto to provide scholarships for students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering.

FAU Presents 'Path of the Panther' with Carlton Ward, Jr.

Florida Atlantic University presents "Path of the Panther: A Visual Journey to Preserve Wild Florida," with National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward, Jr.

Theatre Lab Announced its 2026-27 Season

Theatre Lab, announced its 2026-27 season, beginning with its annual a Heckscher Theatre for Families production - the world premiere of "Baker Street Beginnings."

FAU, Palm Beach Pops Present a 'Holiday Spectacular' Concert

FAU and Palm Beach Pops will usher in the holidays with a "Holiday Spectacular" concert with acclaimed conductor, vocalist and music director Tony DeSare and singer, actress and Broadway star Katharine McPhee.

Florida Legislature Awards FAU $30M for Health Professions Facility

Florida Atlantic University has received $30 million in state funding for a new facility to expand health professions education, clinical training and patient-oriented research across three colleges.

FAU Hosts Treasury and SBA Leaders to Discuss Critical Technologies

FAU recently welcomed Treasury and SBA Leaders for Discussions on Critical Technologies

Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch

Blue Ops is establishing a maritime systems operation at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for ocean technology, autonomous systems, national defense research, testing and workforce development.

FAU IN THE NEWS

Monkey with orange lips identified as newfound species

A new species of monkey with distinctive orange lips and a deep roaring call has been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).... more

Florida Atlantic University Magazine Spring 2026 Issue
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