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New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest

In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, scientists have uncovered a previously unknown species of monkey named Colobus congoensis.... more

Robert Loredo to Lead FAU’s Center for Quantum Technologies

Robert Loredo has been named executive director of the Florida Atlantic University Center for Quantum Technologies.... more

Florida Board of Governors Approves FAU Strategic Plan

The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved “2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins,” Florida Atlantic University’s strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution’s ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact.... more

 


Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio

FAU's video-compression technology portfolio, including 250 granted patents and 16 essential to the VVC/H.266 standard, has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories to advance next-generation video worldwide.

FAU Awarded U.S. EPA Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

FAU engineering researchers are using AI and 3D-printed sargassum structures to capture phosphorus before it fuels harmful algal blooms, with Lake Okeechobee serving as a testbed for the innovative technology.

A Resilient Seagrass Species Could Help Reshape Coastal Restoration

FAU Harbor Branch researchers found a resilient seagrass that survives environmental stress and regenerates from seeds, offering new hope for restoring degraded habitats in the Indian River Lagoon.

FAU Hosts Broward County Teachers for Summer Mathematics Institute

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted 228 math teachers from Broward County Public Schools for the two-day Summer Mathematics Institute.

FAU to Host Free Back-to-School Community Health and Resource Fair

FAU/NCHA will host a free Back-to-School Health and Resource Fair on August 8 at the U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center, offering physicals, immunizations, screenings, food and family activities.

FAU High No. 1 in Florida Across Every Reportable Assessment

Florida Atlantic University High School is No. 1 in Florida in every statewide assessment category for which the school had reportable results.

FAU's Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators

The FAU Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education has announced the recipients of the 2026 Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards.

FAU Announces Lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026

Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026.

FAU's Diplomacy Program Receives Second Place Award at Model U.N.

Florida Atlantic University's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the recent National Model United Nations in New York City.

Florida Atlantic University Launches Quantum Computing Certificate

Florida Atlantic University's Executive Education program in the College of Business is launching a new certificate course in quantum computing.

Robert Loredo to Lead FAU's Center for Quantum Technologies

FAU has named Robert Loredo executive director of its Center for Quantum Technologies, advancing its leadership as Florida's first quantum university through research, education and innovation.

FAU Honors 2026 Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

FAU IN THE NEWS

Warmer Waters Driving Sharks Closer to East Coast Beaches

Spend an afternoon with FAU professor Steven Kajiura, and you may get closer to sharks than you ever dreamed. CNN's Randi Kaye reports.... more

Florida Atlantic University Magazine Spring 2026 Issue
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