Hispanic Consumer Index Finds More Optimism About Finances, Economy

Hispanics were more optimistic about their finances and the economy due to the declining unemployment rate among Hispanics, a new poll from FAU BEPI shows.

April 18, 2024

FAU/Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Lead Over Biden

Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters

April 18, 2024

FAU Researcher Earns Top Award for Marine Natural Products

Amy Wright, Ph.D., research professor at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, received the Paul J. Scheuer Award in Marine Natural Products, considered the foremost accolade in the field.

April 18, 2024

FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite Program

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.

April 17, 2024

Florida Wildlife Corridor Eases Worst Impacts of Climate Change

A first-of-its-kind study shows how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of "opportunity areas" within the corridor.

April 16, 2024

Study: Affordability Crisis Lingers Despite Normalizing Rent Growth

Rent growth has returned back to the typical yearly increase for the most part, though many households are still struggling to afford rents, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic and two other schools

April 16, 2024

FAU President's Gala Benefits Scholarships and Student Success

Florida Atlantic University has raised more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships and student success at its recent 2024 President's Gala

April 16, 2024

FAU Receives Gift to Create Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum

Florida Atlantic University has received a significant gift to establish the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at FAU.

April 15, 2024

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Win Big at FAU's Business Pitch Competition

A device that uncovers health conditions and a sustainable bracelet company were among the winners at Florida Atlantic University's 16th annual Business Pitch Competition.

April 11, 2024

FAU Lands $1.3 Million Grant to Clean Up Stinky Seaweed in Florida

FAU Harbor Branch researchers will assess if it is better to harvest Sargassum in water as opposed to on the beach to better plan for removing vast amounts of seaweed from beaches and preventing aggregations.

April 10, 2024

Noble Capital Markets Brings the 'Sharks' to FAU for NobleCon20

Noble Capital Markets and Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host NobleCon20, the 20th annual emerging growth equity conference at the College's Executive Education Complex.

April 9, 2024

A.D. Henderson University School Recognized as School of Excellence

For the fifth consecutive year, Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School has been named as a "School of Excellence."

April 9, 2024

Study: These Metro Areas are Most at Risk for Pricing Corrections

The Sun Belt states lead the nation in housing premiums significantly higher than long-term pricing trends, suggesting the risk of a pricing correction is growing in these places, data shows.

April 8, 2024

FAU Receives Record-breaking Number of Applications

Florida Atlantic University has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall - an all-time university record.

April 4, 2024

'Back to the Future' to Forecast the Fate of a Dead Florida Coral Reef

Going back thousands of years to reconstruct a coral death assemblage, a study offers a glimpse into a once vibrant coral reef community and explores if history can repeat itself in the face of climate change.

March 28, 2024

College of Business Names Three New Department Chairs

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business has named three new department chairs.

March 28, 2024

FAU Experts Available to Discuss Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Experts from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science are available to discuss various aspects related to the upcoming solar eclipse.

March 28, 2024

FAU Housing Expert: NAR Settlement May Lead to More Complex Deals

The settlement from the National Association of Realtors related to broker commissions is likely to do more harm than good for buyers and sellers, according to a real estate expert at FAU.

March 27, 2024

Study Explores Severe Hurricanes and Coral Reef Sponge Recolonization

A study by FAU researchers and colleagues is the first to evaluate substrate recolonization by sponges in the U.S. Virgin Islands after two catastrophic storms using genetic analyses.

March 26, 2024

Study: The Riskiest Markets to Own in Based on Price-to-Rent Premiums

While housing values in Sunbelt states have benefited from recent demographic changes, these states may be most at risk for pricing corrections, new data from researchers at FAU and FIU indicates.

March 19, 2024

Happiness Poll: Democrats, Biden Voters Report More Happiness Than GOP

Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party, according to a new FAU PolCom and Mainstreet Research happiness poll.

March 19, 2024

Choosing Over the Counter Drugs for COVID 19? It's Complicated

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and academic colleagues took a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, NSAIDs and aspirin to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19.

March 19, 2024

FAU Seeks Participants for Harmful Algal Blooms Study in Cape Coral

FAU researchers are asking residents of Cape Coral and surrounding communities to consider participating in a study to help evaluate the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms (HABs).

March 18, 2024

FAU Celebrates 10 Years of 'Match Day' with Soon-to-be-Physicians

During the special Match Day ceremony, FAU's soon-to-be-physicians learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training, required to become board certified.

March 15, 2024

'Curved' Walking and a Depth Camera Detect Early Cognitive Decline

A first-of-its-kind engineering study using a new tool suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

March 12, 2024

Study: Housing Premiums Shrink, Signaling Good News for Homebuyers

Housing premiums in many markets in the country are starting to decline, suggesting that many areas across the country are moving toward stabilization, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.

March 12, 2024

Study: Stricter BAC Limits May Lead to More Hit-and-Run Fatalities

Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits while driving might have an unintended consequence on hit-and-run fatalities, according to a study from researchers at FAU and the University of Miami

March 7, 2024

Study: Here are the Best and Worst Markets for Renters

Renters hoping to catch a break might be able to find deals in the western parts of the United States as the rental crisis starts to ease, according to researchers at FAU and two other schools.

March 6, 2024

FAU Tech Runway® Announces 13th Venture Class

FAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 13 companies to participate in the 13th cohort of its Venture Program.

March 6, 2024

FAU Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award

Florida Atlantic University has received the 2024 American Council on Education (ACE)/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation.

March 5, 2024

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Insights at the Institute'

FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will host "Insights at the Institute," a juried art exhibition designed to bring awareness to bipolar disorder, from March 14 through March 19.

March 5, 2024

'Owls in the Outfield' Returns to FAU's Boca Raton Campus

The second annual "Owls in the Outfield," a covered and catered outdoor event with a carnival feel, will take place on Saturday, March 16.

March 5, 2024

Study Shows Social Factors of Low U.S. Breast Cancer Screening

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined social determinants of health and health inequities to identify the key factors that hinder breast cancer screening in women aged 40 and older in the U.S.

March 4, 2024

FAU/Mainstreet Research Super Tuesday Poll: Trump Likely to Sweep Day

Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding 43-point lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican primary

March 4, 2024

In-vehicle Sensors Help Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers

FAU researchers are using unobtrusive sensors and monitoring devices in older drivers' vehicles as a first step toward widespread use of a low-cost, early warning system of possible changes in cognition.

February 29, 2024

FAU Hosts Events for 2024 Women's History Month

Florida Atlantic University students will celebrate Women's History Month with a number of events at its Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses.

February 29, 2024

Aerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations of Rays in Southeast Florida

FAU researchers conducted a multi-year study that is the first to repeatedly sample areas where giant manta rays and whitespotted eagle rays are abundant from Miami north to the Jupiter Inlet.

February 28, 2024

FAU Receives NIH Grant to Study Electronic Health Records

Researchers in FAU's College of Business received a $437,274 research grant from the National Institute of Health to study the use of electronic health records in underserved communities.

February 27, 2024

FAU College of Business to Honor George W. Schaeffer

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its 30th "Business Leader of the Year" breakfast to honor the accomplishments of George W. Schaeffer, CEO of People's Trust Insurance.

February 26, 2024

Experts: Commercial Real Estate Exposures Could Lead to Bank Failures

Sinking demand for office space in the commercial real estate market could lead to bank failures in parts of the country, according to two finance experts at Florida Atlantic University.

February 22, 2024

FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Brainy Days'

Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.

February 21, 2024

Study Details Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales and Dolphins

Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch and collaborators analyzed tissue and fecal samples from 90 stranded whales and dolphins in Florida and Georgia over 15 years from 2007 to 2021.

February 21, 2024

Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New 'Silent' Killer?

An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet, which may be the new "silent" killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in prior decades.

February 20, 2024

To Boost a Preschooler's Language Skills, Consider Reminiscing

A study by FAU researchers on "parent talk" compared reminiscing, book sharing and toy play as language learning settings. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents.

February 19, 2024

Two FAU Business Professors Named Fulbright Scholars

- Two Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Business were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for tourism and family firm research.

February 15, 2024

FAU Expert: Online Sports Betting Could Change Florida Sports Industry

The arrival of online sports betting in Florida is likely to have far-reaching effects on the sports industry and tourism in the state, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.

February 14, 2024

New Poll Shows Trump Leading Haley in South Carolina GOP Primary

Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a strong lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary ahead of the 2024 election, according to a new poll.

February 13, 2024

Sandalwood Oil By-product Prevents Prostate Cancer Development in Mice

Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries. Now, a study is the first to demonstrate in vivo the chemo-preventive properties of a by-product of the oil in mice without weight loss or noticeable side effects.

February 13, 2024

National Poll Reveals Immigration and Incivility Key Issues for Voters

Immigration and incivility are two major issues that continue to inform voter behavior in U.S. politics and the 2024 election, according to the latest national poll by FAU's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research.

February 12, 2024

Follow Your Heart: Participants Needed for Harmful Algal Blooms Study

FAU researchers are asking Stuart and nearby community residents to "follow their hearts" on Valentine's Day and participate in a study to help evaluate the possible impacts of harmful algal blooms exposure.

February 8, 2024

FAU Board of Trustees Elects New Chair

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees today unanimously voted to elect Piero Bussani board chair.

February 8, 2024

FAU and Mainstreet Research Poll Shows Tight U.S. Presidential Race

Former U.S. President Donald Trump takes slight lead over incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden by 4 percent, according to the latest poll from the FAU and Mainstreet Research.

February 7, 2024

FAU Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online MBA program is ranked No. 94 in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 95 in 2023.

February 7, 2024

Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?

U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? An FAU study explores a new approach to measuring the personality of communities.

February 7, 2024

Study: The Best Housing Market to Buy in Based on Past Pricing Trends

As many Americans struggle to find homes to buy, one place has emerged as the best area to purchase a home in the country, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and FIU.

February 6, 2024

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., Elected American Astronomical Society Fellow

FAU's Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., is among 21 new fellows of the American Astronomical Society, elected for his 'stellar' achievements in astrophysics.

February 6, 2024

FAU Students Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

Florida Atlantic University student groups will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.

February 1, 2024

Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities

A study by FAU researchers shows how heritage culture shapes language in second-generation Latina mothers and their U.S.-born children.

February 1, 2024

Research Park Board at Florida Atlantic Elects FAU President as Chair

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has elected FAU President Stacy Volnick as chair of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority Board (the Authority) for 2024.

February 1, 2024

New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection

Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.

January 31, 2024

Residents of Rural 'Glades' Take a 'Leap of Faith' to Combat Dementia

To address health disparities in underserved populations, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers used a faith-based method to combat cognitive impairment in Florida's often-forgotten rural settings.

January 30, 2024

OLLI at FAU Presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

January 29, 2024

FAU Poll: Hispanics Consumer Confidence Stronger Heading into 2024

Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their financial situations heading into the new year, despite facing a year of rising costs, according to a poll from FAU BEPI.

January 25, 2024

FAU Receives ANCC Accreditation for Nursing Professional Development

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has achieved accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

January 24, 2024

Study: Is the Rental Crisis Coming to an End?

Rents across the country are on the decline, signaling that the rental crisis plaguing many cities could be coming to an end, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

January 24, 2024

Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During the Pandemic

Little is known about the factors related with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. Researchers surveyed 2,801 U.S. law enforcement, fire and EMS workers in the early stages of COVID-19.

January 18, 2024

FAU Engineering Receives $2.6 Million NSF CyberCorps Scholarship Grant

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a scholarship program in the burgeoning and critical field of cybersecurity.

January 18, 2024

Study Uncovers Mechanics of 'Tail-Whipping' in Thresher Sharks

Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. New research provides details on their extreme body bending that enables these expert hunters to weaponize their tails.

January 17, 2024

FAU Study Examines Accuracy of Adult Body Weight Estimates in the ED

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined current methods of estimating weight in the emergency department and their accuracy. Inaccurate estimates could lead to inaccurate drug doses and patient harm.

January 16, 2024

Toxic Algae Blooms: Study Assesses Possible Health Hazards to Humans

FAU Harbor Branch researchers collected and tested water samples from 20 sites within Florida's Indian River Lagoon and found unique patterns of cytotoxicity associated with toxins in the lagoon.

January 11, 2024

Dramatic Decline in Cigarette Use Among U.S. Teens Over Three Decades

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored overall trends in cigarette smoking in a large sample of U.S. adolescents by gender and ethnicity (grades nine to 12) from 1991 to 2021.

January 10, 2024

FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2024 Ocean Science Lecture Series

FAU Harbor Branch announced the lineup for the 2024 "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series," which begins Wednesday, Jan. 10.

December 19, 2023

FAU Celebrates Fall 2023 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,700 degrees for the fall semester, during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 15, 2023

Camera Traps Uncover Mysterious Lesula Monkey's 'Business'

Just like Ring home security cameras capture both mundane and extraordinary events, strategically placed camera traps in the Congo Basin reveal the behavior of an elusive African monkey known as the "lesula."

December 14, 2023

New AI Method Counts Manatee Clusters in Real Time

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are among the first to use a deep learning-based crowd counting approach that could help endangered species in complex environments.

December 13, 2023

FAU Receives USDA $1 Million Grant for Microbiome Innovation Center

South Florida's first-of-its-kind center will help address complex challenges facing traditional agriculture and declining interest of the next generation in food, agriculture and natural resources careers.

December 12, 2023

Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found similar rates of mental illness in the U.S., Australia and the U.K., yet significantly higher gun violence deaths in the U.S.

December 11, 2023

FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

FAU researchers are seeking additional participants in Cape Coral for a study evaluating the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

December 7, 2023

College of Business Launches Supply Chain Competition for Students

Registration has started for a new case study competition open to Florida Atlantic University students across all majors, including business analytics and supply chain management.

December 7, 2023

Green Macroalga Has Replaced Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon

A long-term FAU Harbor Branch study shows since 2011, parts of the Indian River Lagoon's benthic cover has changed from primarily seagrass until 2015, to primarily the green macroalga C. prolifera after 2018.

December 5, 2023

Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows

Five FAU Ph.D. students have been selected to receive the "Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships," through a generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022.

November 30, 2023

FAU Receives Gift Worth More Than $5 Million for Music Education

FAU has received a gift worth more than $5 million to enhance its music programs and establish a legacy for the Palm Beach Pops and its founder and music director, Bob Lappin.

November 30, 2023

Suboptimal Follow-up, Prevention in Geriatric Fall-related Head Trauma

FAU researchers explored the rates of primary care physician follow-up by older adults with a fall-related head injury resulting in an emergency department visit, risk assessment and preventive strategies.

November 20, 2023

New FAU Poll Delves Into Florida Voters' Opinions

November 16, 2023

FAU Selected by Amazon as Education Partner for Career Choice Program

Florida Atlantic University has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program to provide Amazon's hourly employees access to credit-bearing courses at FAU.

November 16, 2023

FAU Study Reduces 'Vivid Imagery' That Fuels Addiction Cravings

Researchers tested 'Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing' in adults with substance use disorder to transform dysfunctional memories stored in the brain through processing and integration.

November 14, 2023

FAU Board of Trustees Extends President Volnick's Agreement

FAU Board of Trustees approved an extension of Stacy Volnick's term as FAU Interim President to the end of the 2024 calendar year, or until a permanent president is hired.

November 14, 2023

FAU Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Ranked in Top 25 Internationally

FAU's College of Business' commitment to developing entrepreneurial talent is again recognized in the annual rankings of entrepreneurship studies by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

November 9, 2023

FAU, NAI Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science and the National Academy of Inventors® announced the expansion of an intellectual property certificate for students to gain knowledge on protecting innovations.

November 8, 2023

FAU Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward

More than 3 million adults across Florida have mental health conditions, including veterans suffering from PTSD.

November 7, 2023

APEX Accelerator at FAU Helps Businesses Access Government Contracts

November 7, 2023

FAU Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State

Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for 2023.

October 30, 2023

FAU Experts Support Vaccination With the Newest COVID-19 Vaccine

In a commentary published in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers from FAU and collaborators provide the most updated guidance to health care providers.

October 26, 2023

FAU Launches New School Dedicated to Environmental Sustainability

FAU has launched its new School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS), creating a comprehensive environmental hub at the university.

October 25, 2023

FAU College of Nursing Launches New Nursing Certificates

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, in partnership with Cross Country Healthcare, has launched two new continuing education certificate courses.

October 25, 2023

FAU Career Center Wins Inaugural Handshake Award

The Florida Atlantic University Career Center, within the Division of Student Affairs, has been named as one of Handshake's inaugural Career Spark Award winners.

October 25, 2023

Floridians Believe in Climate Change and Want Government Action

Floridians are more convinced that climate change is happening than Americans as a whole and strongly support steps to address its impact, according to a new Florida Atlantic University survey.

October 23, 2023

FAU Honors 2023 Talon Leadership Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2023, honoring outstanding faculty, student, alumni and community leadership.

October 20, 2023

FAU to Celebrate South Florida Entrepreneurs at Maverick Reception

FAU Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2023 Maverick Reception during Global Entrepreneurship Week on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its headquarters, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.

October 20, 2023

FAU Offers Free Course for Veterans Who Want to Own a Business

Military veterans hoping to start or grow a business can learn the basics through a free course offered by Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

October 19, 2023

MediaLab@FAU Officially Launches

Florida Atlantic University recently launched MediaLab@FAU, a new journalism initiative by the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies.

October 18, 2023

FAU Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Decreases in Third Quarter

Hispanic consumer confidence in the economy dropped in the third quarter of 2023, in part due to uncertainty surrounding a possible federal shutdown, according to a poll released by FAU BEPI.

October 16, 2023

FAU Appoints Leader to New 'Biotech Bridge' Program

October 16, 2023

FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

October 16, 2023

FAU's Sport Management MBA Jumps to Top 10 in Global Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program broke the top 10 in the international ranking among the top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.

October 12, 2023

FAU OIT Facilitates Computer Donation to Jamaica

Florida Atlantic University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently donated surplus computers to the Jamaican Ministry of Education of Youth for preparatory schools in Jamaica.

October 11, 2023

Center for Teaching and Learning Earns ICLCA Award for Second Time

FAU's Center for Teaching and Learning has earned the 2023 Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award, given by the ICLCA.

October 10, 2023

FAU to Celebrate Homecoming 2023: 'Ride the Wave'

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "Homecoming: Ride the Wave" beginning Thursday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 21.

October 10, 2023

Report: As Inflation Gets Back on Track, Should the Fed Raise Rates?

Inflation rebounded in August, but signs are emerging that it could be getting back on track to the Federal Reserve's goal of 2 percent, according to a Florida Atlantic University economist.

October 9, 2023

FAU College of Nursing Receives Prestigious ANCC Accreditation

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

October 6, 2023

FAU, FPL Conduct Interactive Workshop for FPL Engineers

More than 100 Florida Power & Light engineers attended a two-day basic electricity workshop for non-electrical engineers conducted by FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science.

October 3, 2023

FAU Engineering Study Employs Deep Learning to Explain Extreme Events

The technique employed by FAU researchers demonstrates it can be invaluable for accurately identifying the sources of extreme events in a completely data-driven manner.

October 2, 2023

A.D. Henderson Continues to Rank Among the Best Nationally

Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School continues to rank among the best schools in America.

October 2, 2023

Seven Florida Cities Climb Up Overvalued Housing List

Seven Florida cities were among the top 10 most overvalued housing markets in the country, as interest rates squeeze many buyers from the market, according to researchers.

September 28, 2023

FAU Seeks Participants for Online Heart Failure and Fatigue Study

FAU researchers are conducting a "Heart Failure and Fatigue" study to prove that an easy-to-use survey is a reliable method to assist health care providers to evaluate fatigue in patients with heart failure.

September 28, 2023

FAU Receives Gift to Support Theater Performances and Arts Education

FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Edith and Martin Stein Family Foundation to support performances and arts education at the university's Theatre Lab.

September 26, 2023

Rent Growth Normalizes as Florida Faces Prolonged Affordability Crisis

Renters across Florida are faced with a prolonged affordability crisis despite rent growth having returned to normal, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

September 25, 2023

FAU Seeks Sponsors, Walkers for Annual 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk

FAU's Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center is hosting the 17th annual "Keep Memories Alive" Walk-in-the-Mall on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road.

September 22, 2023

Data Analysis: Unbooked Losses at Banks Rise in Second Quarter

Some banks in America could be at risk as unbooked losses in their securities portfolios ticked up in the second quarter of the year, according to an analysis by a finance expert at Florida Atlantic University.

September 20, 2023

FAU Receives $1.3 Million Grant for Alzheimer's Outreach in Broward

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.3 million grant from the Administration for Community Living's Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative to advance health equity and quality of life.

September 20, 2023

FAU Indexes Rank College Football Kickers and Punters

Over the past five years, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have gathered data and created formulas to evaluate kickers and punters, two of the most underappreciated positions in football.

September 19, 2023

FAU Makes Large Jump in 'U.S. News' 2024 List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," moving up to No. 112 from No. 131 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.

September 18, 2023

FAU Receives $750,000 Philanthropic Grant for Alzheimer's Disease

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a grant from the Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation, which will transform the care of neurodegenerative diseases.

September 18, 2023

FAU Professor Awarded Top Honors from Management Journal

Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., an associate dean in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, was awarded top honors for a paper published in a leading management policy journal.

September 18, 2023

Eureka! Groundbreaking Study Uncovers Origin of 'Conscious Awareness'

FAU researchers provide the first quantified observations of the "birth" of purpose in human infants, as they recognize their causal powers and transition from spontaneous to intentional behavior.

September 18, 2023

FAU Students to Host Events for 2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15.

September 14, 2023

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths More Than Quadrupled from 1999 to 2020

Regardless of race, age, geography or urbanization, a new study by FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine shows U.S. drug overdose deaths more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020, causing 1,013,852 deaths.

September 12, 2023

FAU Researcher Receives U.S. Patent for Underwater Imaging Device

FAU Harbor Branch's Bing Ouyang, Ph.D., has received a patent for a new invention about the size of a soda can, which is a potential gamechanger in advanced underwater imaging technology.

September 11, 2023

Study: Home Prices are Re-Accelerating, But for How Long?

Home prices are picking up in some parts of the country, though it is doubtful prices will jump significantly in the future, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and another school.

September 7, 2023

Study First to Show Impacts of Heat on U.S. Leatherback Hatchlings

FAU researchers have uncovered the correlation between nest temperatures on leatherback hatchling shape, performance and hatching success in the United States.

September 7, 2023

Gene Discovery Nets FAU Researchers U.S. Patent to Treat Addiction

An invention in the fields of pharmacology, medicine, neuroscience and psychiatry using a molecular approach to treat addiction has earned Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., and Maureen Hahn, Ph.D., a U.S. patent.

September 7, 2023

FAU Names New Director of Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise

Florida Atlantic University has named Andrew Garrison as the new director of the Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business.

September 6, 2023

STUDY: These Rental Markets Are Most Favorable Based on Pricing Trends

With renters waiting for the rental crisis to ebb, some markets might be more favorable based on long-term pricing trends, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

August 29, 2023

FAU Rises in 'Washington Monthly's' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University has jumped in Washington Monthly's annual College Guide over its 2022 rankings.

August 29, 2023

Geographic 'Hot Spots' for Cigarette, Firearm Deaths in the U.S.

A new FAU study shows geographically distinct areas of the highest death rates in the U.S. related to cigarettes as well as firearms, including both assault and suicide over two decades from 1999 to 2019.

August 29, 2023

FAU Names New Director of the Adams Center

Florida Atlantic University names Kevin Cox, Ph.D., senior lecturer at FAU's College of Business, the new director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

August 28, 2023

FAU Lands $4.2 Million NIH Grant for Air Quality, Alzheimer's Study

FAU researchers will examine the effects of smoke-related pollution from agricultural burns on Alzheimer's and related dementias risks on farmworkers and rural residents along Florida's Lake Okeechobee.

August 23, 2023

FAU Expert: AI Can Change the Course of College Recruiting

As artificial intelligence reshapes much of our daily lives, it could also shake up the way college coaches recruit players to their schools, according to one sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.

August 22, 2023

Study Finds Massive Loss of U.S. Coastline Tidal Flats Over 31 Years

FAU researchers provide the first big picture nationwide of a 'coastal squeeze' in the contiguous U.S. from 1985 to 2015, which has resulted in degeneration of tidal flats due to urban expansion.

August 22, 2023

FAU Receives National Academy of Inventors Chapter of Excellence Award

Florida Atlantic University's chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) was recently honored with the inaugural Chapter of Excellence Award during the NAI Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

August 18, 2023

FAU Study Reveals Common Wristbands 'Hotbed' for Harmful Bacteria

A study tested various textures of wristbands to determine if they harbor pathogenic bacteria. E. coli was prevalent on 60 percent of wristbands and Staphylococcus was prevalent on 85 percent of wristbands.

August 16, 2023

New Index Suggests Where Prices Might Grow, Decline in United States

A new price-to-rent ratio from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University sheds light on which areas might see price growth or declines.

August 16, 2023

FAU Study: Perils of Not Being Attractive or Athletic in Middle School

A first-of-its-kind FAU research study shows life is harder for children who are not attractive or athletic. As their unpopularity grows, so do their problems - increasing loneliness and alcohol misuse.

August 10, 2023

Protected Sex: Study Records Grouper Mating Calls in U.S. Caribbean

FAU Harbor Branch researchers deployed an autonomous, passive acoustic platform to survey marine protected areas on the western shelf of Puerto Rico during grouper reproductive seasons.

August 9, 2023

Study: Foreign-Born CEOs More Likely to be Dismissed from Firms

Foreign-born CEOs are more likely to be fired than native-born CEOs if the firm they are leading is performing poorly, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and another school.

August 8, 2023

Study Compares Youth Detained for Prostitution With Serious Offenders

A study is the first to use a nationally representative sample to compare risk factors and characteristics of youth detained for sex trafficking to youth detained for more serious offenses such as murder.

August 8, 2023

FAU Celebrates Summer 2023 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees today for the summer semester during three in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

August 8, 2023

FAU Receives Gift to Launch First Student-Managed Investment Fund

FAU's College of Business received a $250,000 gift from Dan Davidowitz and Polen Capital Management, LLC ("Polen") matched by the FAU Foundation to launch the first student-managed investment fund.

August 3, 2023

DNA Decodes Dining Desires of Shell-Shucking Whitespotted Eagle Rays

FAU Harbor Branch researchers are the first to uncover the finer-scale feeding patterns of the whitespotted eagle ray in U.S. coastal waters.

August 1, 2023

Study: South Florida Housing Market Grows More Overvalued

The Miami metropolitan area is climbing up the list of overvalued housing markets in Florida as demand stays strong and the supply shortage persists in the area, according to researchers.

August 1, 2023

Study Uncovers Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Black Women

Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing examined mammography screening frequency and perceptions and beliefs among Black women in an underserved community.

July 31, 2023

Pitfalls and Solutions for Using AI to Predict Opioid Use Disorder

FAU engineering researchers conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed journal papers analyzing the technical aspects of machine learning applied to predicting opioid use as well as the published results.

July 27, 2023

FAU Tech Runway® Announces Its 12th Venture Class

FAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 12th cohort of its Venture Program.

July 25, 2023

Study: Rent Growth in Some Florida Cities at or Below National Average

Eight of the nine measured cities in Florida saw yearly rent increases below the national average, though renters across the state are still struggling with an affordability crisis, according to researchers.

July 24, 2023

Multiclass Cancer Diagnostic Tool Designed by FAU Uses AI, Micro-RNA

FAU engineering researchers designed a diagnostic tool to explore the use of microRNA signatures and AI as biomarkers to detect and classify several prominent cancers.

July 20, 2023

FAU College of Business Hosts Inaugural Golf Classic

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its inaugural Golf Classic to support student success and benefit the college's Hospitality and Tourism Management Program.

July 19, 2023

Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon

FAU Harbor Branch researchers compared water quality in Florida's Indian River Lagoon "pre" and five-years "post" fertilizer bans, revealing sewage, not fertilizer is the root cause of environmental issues.

July 18, 2023

FAU Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Rises as Inflation Eases

- Hispanic consumers were more optimistic in the second quarter of 2023, exhibiting a more positive outlook toward the economy in the year ahead.

July 17, 2023

Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children

A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.

July 17, 2023

New Poll Explores News Media Habits Among Florida Voters

New poll finds Florida voters maintain their connection to both traditional and social platforms but turn largely to cable and local news in an age of media distrust and fragmentation

July 17, 2023

FAU Receives $11.5 Million Gift to Combat Life-Threatening Illness

The Schmidt College of Medicine received the monumental gift from philanthropists Ann and John Wood to combat amyloidosis, a complex and challenging disease, using a whole-body and multidisciplinary approach.

July 13, 2023

Poll: Florida Republicans Steadfast in Commitment to Trump

New insights into the political landscape of Florida show the unwavering commitment of Florida Republicans to former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a new FAU Mainstreet PolCom Lab poll.

July 10, 2023

FAU's Madden Center Named Oasis of Excellence

The Madden Center for Value Creation at Florida Atlantic University was named an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).

July 7, 2023

FAU Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023

FAU's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."

July 7, 2023

FAU Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense

A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 6, 2023

Study: Homebuyers Facing Overvalued Markets Despite Prices Moderating

Housing prices are starting to stabilize across the country, though homebuyers waiting for a break in the market may not find it anytime soon, according to researchers.

July 5, 2023

Finalists for FAU's Next President Selected

The Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee recommended to the University's Board of Trustees three finalists for the presidency of the University

July 5, 2023

FAUAA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee

July 5, 2023

Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke

Using AI, FAU engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.

June 29, 2023

FAU Foundation Board Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Members

Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Noel Gonzalez '94 and Charles Cartwright to its board of directors.

June 29, 2023

U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose

A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.

June 29, 2023

Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds

FAU researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.

June 28, 2023

Study: Rent Increases Stabilizing, Still Largely Unaffordable for Many

Rental increases have moderated in most areas in the United States, though many renters are still priced out of the market, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.  

June 22, 2023

Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent

A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.

June 22, 2023

Study: Liberal-leaning CEOs' Firms More Likely to Exit Russia

U.S. companies led by liberal-leaning CEOs were more likely to exit Russia than firms with conservative-leaning CEOs, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University and Northeastern University.

June 22, 2023

Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'

A researcher from FAU reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.

June 20, 2023

FAU Receives Gift from Davidowitz Family

FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Davidowitz family of Boynton Beach to expand Holocaust and Human Rights Education programming.

June 19, 2023

Explore the Indian River Lagoon with FAU Harbor Branch

Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers a new public boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "The Discovery," a 36-passenger pontoon.

June 16, 2023

Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon

A study by FAU Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.

June 15, 2023

FAU Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

FAU's College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for students with intellectual disabilities.

June 12, 2023

Marín Ruiz Representing FAU on Prestigious APLU Committee

The APLU recently appointed a representative from FAU to serve in an official committee role for the first time in its history.

June 9, 2023

FAU's Madden Center Launches Free Online Certificate in Value Creation

Florida Atlantic University's Madden Center for Value Creation is offering a free online certificate to help business professionals analyze and create value in organizations.

June 8, 2023

In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do Align

A new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.

June 7, 2023

Taghi Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., Recognized as Highly Cited Google Scholar

FAU engineering professor's scientific publications have garnered more than 30,000 citations over the last five years (2018 to 2023), yielding a Google Scholar h-index of 88.

June 5, 2023

Report: Average Renter in Much of U.S. Needs $100,000 Salary

The average renter in 11 U.S. markets must make a six-figure annual salary to avoid being classified as rent-burdened

June 5, 2023

Study: Falling Florida Home Prices Still Significantly Overvalued

Atlanta and Detroit are the nation's two most overvalued housing markets, but Florida is the state where prices are well out of line with historical trends

May 31, 2023

Drone Squads from The Cane Institute Sweep National Competition

Four teams from The Cane Institute at A.D. Henderson recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads.

May 30, 2023

Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps 'Old' Adult-born Neurons 'Wired'

A new study provides novel insight into the benefits of exercise, which should motivate adults to keep moving throughout their lifetime, especially during middle age.

May 25, 2023

'Financial Times' Ranks FAU Executive Education No. 2 in U.S.

FAU ranked No. 2 in the United States overall, No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world for female participation, and No. 17 globally for overall satisfaction.

May 25, 2023

College of Engineering and Computer Science Builds Bridges in Africa

Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science is a leader in building bridges, both literally and figuratively.

May 25, 2023

FAU Poll: Florida Voters See Rise in Racism, Bigotry

A significant number of Florida voters worry racism are on the rise in the U.S., a factor that could impact their voting behavior, according to research by Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research.

May 25, 2023

FAU Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season

Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

May 24, 2023

Researchers: Firms Should Reconsider Value of Government Contracts

Companies assume contracting with the government brings long-lasting financial windfalls, but new research suggests the arrangement is not as valuable as many firms might think.

May 18, 2023

'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris

As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?

May 18, 2023

FAU Approved for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation for its fifth university-sponsored fellowship, which will be based at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health.

May 16, 2023

Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions

Inspired by clam fishermen reports, FAU Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.

May 15, 2023

Expert: Expanded Playoff Will Improve College Football

The College Football Playoff will look much different in 2024, rightly giving national championship aspirations to more teams and introducing a "March Madness" vibe to the traditional holiday season.

May 11, 2023

Most Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages

A third annual survey by Cross Country Healthcare and FAU shows that one-third of nurses plan to leave the profession in the next two years. More than half claim there is insufficient staff to meet demand.

May 11, 2023

Poll: Florida Republicans Strongly Support Donald Trump for 2024 Run

According to the poll, Trump would win over DeSantis by a significant margin if the primary were held when the poll was completed between April 13-14.

May 11, 2023

Climate Change Concern in Florida Linked With Recent Extreme Weather

A recent FAU survey shows an increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.

May 10, 2023

A Chorus Line, Big Band Concerts and More

FAU has announced the lineup for this summer's Festival Rep.

May 10, 2023

Study: Rent Crisis Slowing, but Landlords Still in Control

U.S. rents are leveling off after record highs last year, and the evidence of a slowdown is most apparent in four north-central and western markets, new research shows.

May 8, 2023

New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products

A study offers a new psychological interpretation of the most popular, existing adoption model used widely in marketing today centered around four groups of people to predict who will buy trendy products.

May 8, 2023

Marine Seagrass Meadows Show Resilience to Bounce Back After Die-Offs

A study in Florida Bay, one of the largest global contiguous seagrass systems, finds healthy recruits of turtlegrass, a marine seagrass, in open bare patches after seagrass meadow die-off events.

May 4, 2023

FAU Celebrates Spring 2023 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,000 degrees Thursday and Friday for the spring semester during six in-person commencement ceremonies in the Kaye Auditorium.

May 4, 2023

FAU Lands $2 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation

FAU urban and planning researchers in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science join a five member university consortia for the 'Center for Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities.'

May 4, 2023

FAU's Chair Medal Ceremony Honors its Inaugural Class of Recipients

The Florida Atlantic University Chair's Medal recently was awarded to its inaugural group of recipients at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House at FAU's Boca Raton campus.

May 3, 2023

Study: Florida Homebuyers Paying Steep Premiums

A leveling off of U.S. home prices means markets aren't as overvalued as they used to be, but Florida buyers are still paying well more than they should, based on long-term pricing trends, new research shows.

May 2, 2023

FAU Expert: New NCAA Transfer Limitations are Essential

New NCAA legislation to limit student-athlete transfers was a necessary adjustment

May 1, 2023

Nation's Newest Physicians Receive M.D. Degrees at FAU

Sixty-four members of the class of 2023 are among the nation's newest physicians. FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine held its ninth commencement ceremony today in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.

April 28, 2023

FAU Honors 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni

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

April 28, 2023

FAU and Insightec Partner to Treat Neurological Disorders

FAU and Insightec will collaborate to advance scientific knowledge about the use of focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases, including Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

April 28, 2023

2023 FAU Wave Competition Awards Announced

Florida Atlantic University has announced the 2023 winners of the eighth annual FAU Wave Competition.

April 27, 2023

Alarming Rates of Teen Suicide Continue to Increase in the U.S.

A study explored suicide rate trends among 13 to 14 year olds from 1999 to 2018. Findings show rates more than doubled from 2008 to 2018 and suggest key roles of social media, school stress and firearms.

April 26, 2023

Florida SBDC at FAU Receives International Program Excellence Award

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAU recently received the prestigious "NASBITE International 2023 Program Excellence Award" for helping to develop and promote international trade.

April 25, 2023

FAU's Ken Johnson, Ph.D., Honored for Housing Market Indices

Ken. H. Johnson, Ph.D., associate dean in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Ratcliff Award by the American Real Estate Society (ARES).

April 25, 2023

FAU Among 'U.S. News'' 2023-24 'Best Graduate Programs'

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2023-24.

April 25, 2023

Weinberg Family Gift to Expand Jewish Studies, Human Rights Education

FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a $1 million gift from Marilyn and Jay Weinberg that will support Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights educational programs.

April 25, 2023

Nursing Professor to Receive International Recognition for Research

FAU's Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., is among 22 honorees worldwide who will be inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing's "2023 International Nurse Research Hall of Fame."

April 24, 2023

Venture for Athletes Wins FAU Business Pitch Competition

Venture for Athletes won the $10,000 first prize in the 15th annual Business Pitch Competition sponsored by Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

April 21, 2023

FAU Gets $6 Million to Increase Mental Health Counselors in Schools

FAU College of Education researchers received a U.S. Department of Education grant to partner with five Florida school districts to increase the number of mental health service providers in high-need schools.

April 20, 2023

FAU, Virtual Planet and City of West Palm Beach Unveil VR Experience

A revolutionary new virtual reality (VR) experience, "Sea Level Rise (SLR) Explorer WPB," is a simulation of the devastation that a Category 5 hurricane and sea level rise could have on West Palm Beach.

April 20, 2023

‘Antibiotic Culture’ Permeates Intensive Care Units in U.S. Hospitals

A study by a researcher from FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters examined how ICU physicians use antibiotic therapies and the factors that influence their decision-making.

April 19, 2023

FAU Poll: Hispanic Consumers Wary at Start of 2023

Hispanic consumers less optimistic at the beginning of 2023, concerned about the U.S. economy in the short and long term, according to a new poll from the FAU Business and Economics Polling Initiative.

April 19, 2023

Study Compares COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among College Students

A cross-cultural study is the first to examine factors that influenced the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an international sample of college students from the U.S., Israel and the Czech Republic.

April 18, 2023

FAU President's Gala Celebrates FAU Health, Men's Basketball Team

Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its 2023 President's Gala at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on the Boca Raton campus.

April 18, 2023

FAU to Offer 2023 Summer Camps

Florida Atlantic University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; FAU SeaTech; Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters; and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps beginning in June.

April 17, 2023

FAU to Host 'Owls in the Outfield' Event for Community

"Owls in the Outfield," a carnival-style outdoor block party, will take place on Saturday, April 29 in the Florida Atlantic University Athletic Complex Parking Lot (No. 14).

April 17, 2023

'Carb' Treatment for Stroke Receives New U.S. Patent

An invention by a researcher in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine designed to treat ischemic stroke, protect brain tissue from injury and minimize the size of a brain infarct has received a new U.S. patent.

April 12, 2023

FAU Hosts 54th annual Honors Convocation

FAU recently hosted the University's 54th annual Honors Convocation at the University Theatre in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Boca Raton campus.

April 12, 2023

AACSB Extends FAU College of Business' Accreditation

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business remains one of a select group of academic institutions with global accreditation in business, a universal standard certifying a program's quality.

April 11, 2023

Child Sex Trafficking Victim Experiences Differ Greatly by Gender

A study by a researcher in FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is the first to test for gender differences in risk factors and experiences of youth incarcerated for childhood prostitution.

April 11, 2023

Pair of FAU Students Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars

Florida Atlantic University students David Baldwin and Michael Green have been named 2023 Goldwater Scholars.

April 11, 2023

FAU Named 'Voter Friendly Campus' for 2023-24

Florida Atlantic University is one of 258 campuses nationwide to be designated as a "Voter Friendly Campus."

April 10, 2023

Study: Retail Workers Struggling with Deviant Customers

Labor shortages and fiscal pressure have forced new responsibilities on retail workers, according to researchers at FAU and three other schools.

April 6, 2023

NIL Deal Could be Game-changer for Amateur Athletes in Smaller Sports

A Clemson University lacrosse player's landmark NIL deal could be the catalyst for similar arrangements for amateur athletes who play non-revenue-generating sports, according to expert at FAU.

April 5, 2023

FAU's Mara Schiff, Ph.D., to Receive Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Mara Schiff, Ph.D., an associate professor in FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, will receive the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award (academic year 2023-24).

April 5, 2023

FAU Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System

FAU researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.

April 4, 2023

U.S. Home Prices Moderate, but Buyers are Still Paying Hefty Premiums

Atlanta is the nation's most overvalued housing market, although Florida remains at the center of the U.S. real estate correction, new research shows.

April 4, 2023

'New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias' Awardees

In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at FAU, the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding Program.

March 31, 2023

FAU's College of Business Receives Grant from JPMorgan Chase

FAU's College of Business has received a sponsorship from JP Morgan Chase's Women on the Move to create programs and opportunities to prepare students from many backgrounds in the finance industry.

March 30, 2023

World Leaders in Artificial Intelligence Gather at FAU

The gathering of world leaders in the fields of AI, philosophy and neuroscience marked the grand opening of FAU's Center for Future Mind.

March 30, 2023

Wild Animals Stop the Spread of Socially Transmitted Misinformation

Using camera observatories in a coral reef in French Polynesia, a study by FAU and collaborators finds that in groups of foraging fish, misinformation rarely spreads to more than a few individuals.

March 28, 2023

Could Changes in Fed's Interest Rates Affect the Environment?

A study by FAU's College of Business explored the interplay between domestic and international monetary policy impacts and CO2 emissions.

March 28, 2023

FAU New Home to Award-winning Website 'The Invading Sea'

The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at Florida Atlantic University.

March 21, 2023

FAU Announces Winners of 2023 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the seventh annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.

March 21, 2023

FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researchers are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

March 20, 2023

They Matched! FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day

The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.

March 17, 2023

Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow

Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.

March 15, 2023

School of Architecture to Participate in Venice Architecture Biennale

Florida Atlantic University's School of Architecture has been invited to showcase two research projects at La Biennale Architettura.

March 14, 2023

FAU Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama

FAU's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.

March 14, 2023

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health

A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.

March 9, 2023

Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls

Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.

March 8, 2023

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?

Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. FAU Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.

March 7, 2023

FAU Earns Military Friendly® Status for 12th Consecutive Year

For the 12th straight year, Florida Atlantic University is being recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution" designation.

March 7, 2023

Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.

Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.

March 6, 2023

FAU Hosts Events for Women's History Month

Florida Atlantic University will host more than a dozen events to celebrate Women's History Month at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses.

March 3, 2023

Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use

FAU physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.

March 2, 2023

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade

A study by FAU's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.

March 1, 2023

A.D. Henderson Students Enjoy Career Day

Students at A.D. Henderson University School in Boca Raton were able to get a glimpse into their potential future as more than 40 presenters dropped by for Career Day today.

February 24, 2023

FAU Lands U.S. EPA Grant for 'Hands-on' Indian River Lagoon Field Trip

FAU Harbor Branch has received a $399,963 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Initiative Program to support a new Indian River Lagoon field trip program.

February 24, 2023

New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business

FAU and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.

February 23, 2023

U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-based Quantum Network at FAU

United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour FAU's quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.

February 22, 2023

Center for the Future Mind Hosts Conference on The Future of AI

- Florida Atlantic University's Center for the Future Mind will host Mindfest 2023, a conference that will explore the future of artificial intelligence.

February 21, 2023

FAU, Shipwreck Park Partner on Underwater Public Project, 'Wahoo Bay'

FAU engineers and students will use AI and sensing in Wahoo Bay, a "living" underwater laboratory, which will serve partly as an educational marine park as well as an initiative to restore the natural habitat.

February 21, 2023

FAU Tech Runway® Announces Latest Venture Class

FAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 11th cohort of its Venture Program.

February 21, 2023

Renters Get Sticker Shock in Three New England Markets

Three housing markets in the U.S. Northeast are dealing with rent spikes even as the nation's rental crisis showed more signs of moderation in January.

February 21, 2023

FAU-developed Video Compression Technology Gets Industry Recognition

FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and OP Solutions have announced the intellectual property merit of FAU-developed versatile video coding technology to improve the process of streaming media.

February 20, 2023

Impacts of Incarceration on African American Fathers and Their Sons

A new study by researchers from FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice illustrates how incarceration is a destructive force in the African American community, especially for fathers.

February 16, 2023

Researchers Endorse Widespread Naloxone to Stop Drug Overdose Deaths

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers propose a call to action to ensure the widest distribution and easy availability of naloxone, including over the counter, which is likely to be FDA-approved soon.

February 15, 2023

FAU, Delray Medical Center, Insightec Team Up on Groundbreaking Study

FAU, Delray Medical Center and Insightec are collaborating on a groundbreaking study for Alzheimer's disease and have treated the first patient in Florida using non-invasive focused ultrasound technology.

February 15, 2023

Researchers Map Wide Impacts of Fire-induced Permafrost Thaw in Alaska

FAU researchers have developed a new machine learning approach to quantify fire-induced thaw settlement across the entire Tanana Flats in Alaska, which encompasses more than 3 million acres.

February 14, 2023

College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives $1 Million Gift

FAU and Florida Power & Light Company have agreed to a four-year collaboration to establish the FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies (InETech).

February 14, 2023

FAU's Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D., Lands Coveted NSF CAREER Award

With a five-year, $974,100 NSF grant, Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D., will develop fundamental ecological research to understand the functional ecology and biodiversity patterns in sponge-dominated coral reefs.

February 13, 2023

Study Resolves 50-Year Dispute of Teleost Fishes Ancestral Lineage

FAU Harbor Branch's Sahar Mejri, Ph.D., is among a team of scientists to use genome mapping to demonstrate sister groups from a common evolutionary ancestor.

February 10, 2023

FAU Study First to Show Statewide Cannabis-related Deaths in Florida

Using data from 2014 to 2020, researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing analyzed deaths in Florida associated with cannabis and synthetic cannabis use.

February 9, 2023

Copy-cat? Study Explores Conformity in Children with Few Friends

What gives one friend influence over another and why? FAU researchers tested the theory that children with few friends protect these friendships through conformity to stay in a friend's "good graces."

February 7, 2023

U.S. Rents Moderating, but Affordability Issues Linger

December 2022 rents fell in 71 of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas even as markets in Florida remain overvalued and unaffordable for many consumers

February 6, 2023

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

Each year, FAU observes National Black History Month by celebrating the history and contributions of its African American/Black Diaspora communities with a series of events for students, staff and faculty.

February 1, 2023

Interplay Between Sleep, Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have unraveled the interplay between chronic pain, sleep and spinal cord stimulation, a treatment that uses low levels of electricity to relieve pain.

January 30, 2023

FAU Honors Patrick J. Geraghty as Business Leader of the Year

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business honored Patrick J. Geraghty today as Business Leader of the Year.

January 27, 2023

Study: Florida Dominates List of Most Overvalued Housing Markets

Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation.

January 25, 2023

FAU Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online master's in education program is ranked No. 52 in the nation for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 80 in 2022.

January 24, 2023

FAU, Broward Health to Partner on Academic Medicine

FAU and Broward Health have announced a partnership to provide academic medicine to Broward County, and to collaborate on education, clinical training and practice, health services administration, and research.

January 24, 2023

Easing of Inflation Bolsters Hispanics' Confidence in U.S. Economy

With consumer price hikes moderating, U.S. Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and the economy.

January 23, 2023

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Opens in Jupiter

FAU celebrated the opening of the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, heralding a new era in neuroscience and education.

January 19, 2023

Hate Crime Legislation Vague and Inconsistent Among 50 U.S. States

FAU researchers analyzed 271 statutes from all 50 U.S. states and found that every state legislates hate crimes differently, resulting in differential justice in these cases.

January 18, 2023

Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults at the Cellular Level

FAU researchers conducted a study to explore the effects of resistance training in older adults, taking research one step further in helping to elucidate the benefits of exercise in this population.

January 17, 2023

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents CNN's John Avlon

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "Lincoln and the Fight for Peace," with author and CNN anchor, John Avlon.

January 17, 2023

Noise from Urban Environments Affects the Color of Songbirds' Beaks

A study on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch suggests exposure to urban noise may affect their structural traits, such as beak color, which influence social interactions and mate choice.

January 12, 2023

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents William B. Taylor

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "Russia, Ukraine and the United States," with former U.S. Ambassador William B. Taylor.

January 10, 2023

FAU Economist: Short-term Rentals, HOA Rules Drive Up Florida Rents

A Florida Atlantic University researcher believes an abundance of short-term vacation rentals and oppressive restrictions from homeowner and condominium associations are contributing to Florida's rental crisis.

January 9, 2023

Laura Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush at FAU

Florida Atlantic University's 2023 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents "A Conversation with Laura W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush.

January 4, 2023

FAU Celebrates Fall 2022 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,710 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 15, 2022

Study: Even as Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising

While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

December 14, 2022

Ultrasound Device for Pain Gets 'Nod' from Shark Tank and NIH Funding

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine is developing a handheld probe using focused ultrasound that is non-invasive and non-opioid-based to treat back and leg pain in a physician's office and potentially at home.

December 14, 2022

FAU Receives $5 Million to Create Hagerty Family Athletics Village

Florida Atlantic University Athletics has received a $5 million gift commitment from Michelle and Michael Hagerty.

December 13, 2022

AI Model Predicts if a COVID-19 Test Might be Positive or Not

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have trained five classification algorithms to create an accurate model that proactively predicts COVID-19 test results.

December 13, 2022

Wearable Belt with Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7

FAU researchers have developed a novel wearable device conveniently worn around the waist that measures all of the physiological parameters associated with heart failure in real time around the clock.

December 12, 2022

FAU Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty

The three-year NSF grant will help to ensure appropriate representation of women in STEM faculty and continues the work of the late Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., who served as a research professor at FAU.

December 8, 2022

FAU Partners with Veterans Group to Offer Entrepreneurship Training

Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has been awarded a partnership with the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program for the eighth consecutive year.

December 7, 2022

FAU Kicks off Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign

Florida Atlantic University recently kicked off the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in more than 20 years.

December 7, 2022

FAU Receives NSF Grant for Secure Communications Over 5G Networks

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have joined forces to develop a universal radio adapter for secure communications for U.S. military, government and critical infrastructure systems.

December 6, 2022

FAU Study Finds Low Salinity Can Work to Culture Florida Pompano Fish

FAU Harbor Branch researchers are the first to conduct a low salinity study on Florida pompano to determine the optimal salinity required to culture juvenile fish from hatch to weaning under on-farm conditions.

December 5, 2022

Five Key Factors Affect Physical Activity in Multi-ethnic Older Adults

A study by researchers in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing used a novel robust statistical approach and a large range of instruments and tools to analyze a diverse sample of adults ages 59 to 96.

December 1, 2022

FAU College of Business to Honor Patrick J. Geraghty

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host its 29th Business Leader of the Year breakfast on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 8 a.m. at Boca West Country Club.

November 30, 2022

Study: Rent Increases Slowing as More Supply Hits the Market

More of the largest metropolitan areas posted monthly declines in rent, further proof that the rental crisis is easing across the nation.

November 30, 2022

Montana Tucker Headlines Concert-4-Kindness at FAU

Award-winning singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and social influencer Montana Tucker will headline a multi-arts Concert-4-Kindness on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

November 29, 2022

Study Explores Shark Nose Shape, Size and Link to Sensitivity of Smell

FAU researchers are the first to quantify olfactory organ morphology in fine detail among a diverse set of shark species using dissections, phylogenetic comparisons, and a new technique, called diceCT imaging.

November 29, 2022

Researchers Inducted into FAU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors

Four FAU researchers representing engineering, medicine, science and Harbor Branch will be inducted into the FAU Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors®.

November 28, 2022

FAU Diplomacy Team Places First at Washington, D.C. Competition

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in Washington, D.C.

November 28, 2022

Early Disinterest in School Snowballs into Academic, Social Problems

A prior study by a researcher at FAU and collaborators found starting off on the wrong foot academically, particularly with math and reading, cascades into peer problems during the first years of school.

November 18, 2022

Harmful Algal Toxins Found in Bull Sharks in the Indian River Lagoon

FAU Harbor Branch researchers are the first to measure multiple baseline concentrations of phycotoxins from harmful algal blooms in bull sharks from Florida's Indian River Lagoon.

November 17, 2022

FAU Makes Big Jump in Entrepreneurship Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business dramatically improved its standing among the top 50 undergraduate programs for entrepreneurship studies.

November 17, 2022

See the Comics That Inspired the New Netflix Movie 'Slumberland'

What do the new Netflix movie "Slumberland" and FAU Libraries' Jaffe Center for Book Arts have in common?

November 17, 2022

FAU Announces Estate Gift Commitments from Longtime FAU Benefactors

FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the S. E. Wimberly Library recently announced significant estate gift commitments from longtime FAU benefactors Howard Weiner, M.D. and Judith Weiner.

November 17, 2022

FAU Receives $7.5 Million Gift to Name Arena

Eleanor R. Baldwin has made a $7.5 million gift commitment to Florida Atlantic University Athletics.

November 16, 2022

Scientists Land $3 Million NSF Grant to Empower Coral Reef Monitoring

FAU researchers and collaborators have received a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to uncover complex biological systems and develop tools to globally document coral reef health changes.

November 16, 2022

FAU Receives $10 Million Gift to Establish Eminent Dean in Nursing

Florida Atlantic University received an estate pledge of $10 million from Holli Rockwell Trubinsky and her husband Joseph Trubinsky to establish the Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean in Nursing.

November 16, 2022

New Critical Period of Sex Determination in Sea Turtles Identified

A new study by FAU and collaborators finds the missing link between temperature of the incubation environment and sea turtle sex ratios for temperature-dependent embryonic sex determination.

November 15, 2022

FAU's Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Receives National Science Educator Award

Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., FAU's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute executive director, recently received the Society for Neuroscience's (SfN) 2022 prestigious Science Educator Award.

November 15, 2022

Study: Markets in Texas, Washington are Best for Renters

All 100 of the largest U.S. housing markets favor renting over buying, but metros in Texas, Washington, Tennessee and North Carolina are the nation's most renter-friendly.

November 14, 2022

FAU Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Improve Pre-K English Proficiency

FAU's College of Education in collaboration with the School District of Osceola County is one of 44 institutions nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive this grant in 2022.

November 8, 2022

APLU Names FAU 2022 Degree Completion Award Winner

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Florida Atlantic University the winner of its 2022 Degree Completion Award.

November 6, 2022

Study: U.S. Rent Increases Cooling, But Not in Florida

The U.S. rental crisis appears to be softening, although Florida rents remain among the nation's most overvalued, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

November 4, 2022

Study: Home Price Declines Hitting Western U.S. Markets

Average home prices are falling in 39 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets and prices in an additional 18 metropolitan areas are expected to decline soon.

November 2, 2022

Ancient DNA Analysis Unravels the Early Peopling of South America

Using DNA from two ancient humans unearthed in two archaeological sites in northeast Brazil and powerful algorithms and genomic analyses, a study unravels the deep demographic history of South America.

November 2, 2022

FAU Lands U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool

Researchers have received a $599,503 grant from the United States Department of Defense for a powerful high resolution imaging technique that can reveal nanoscale structures.

November 1, 2022

Nurse-led Mobile Health Unit Will Bring 'CARE' Where It's Needed Most

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $3.9 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to create healthier populations in rural and medically underserved regions.

October 31, 2022

APLU Names FAU 2022 Degree Completion Award Finalist

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Florida Atlantic University a finalist for its 2022 Degree Completion Award.

October 27, 2022

FAU's 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk to Honor Former Mayor Susan Whelchel

The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center of FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing seeks sponsors and walkers for the 16th annual Walk-in-the-mall event at the Town Center at Boca Raton.

October 27, 2022

FAU Lands $1.2 Million NSF Grant to Transform Prosthetic Hand Control

The College of Engineering and Computer Science project combines AI, machine learning, biosensors and automated training to empower amputees to control the full dexterity of artificial hands.

October 26, 2022

FAU Poll Shows DeSantis Leading Crist in Race for Re-election

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track for re-election, leading Democratic challenger Charlie Crist by 11 percentage points and garnering strong approval ratings.

October 21, 2022

Climate Change Consensus Endures in Florida

Seven sequenced FAU surveys since October 2019 paint a comprehensive picture of Floridians' climate resilience attitudes during a period of particularly dynamic political, economic and environmental events.

October 19, 2022

Needs, Challenges for COVID-19 Boosters and Other Vaccines in the U.S.

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers have published a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine" to provide the most updated guidance to health care providers on boosters and vaccines.

October 18, 2022

FAU Honors 2022 Talon Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2022.

October 17, 2022

FAU Celebrates Majestic Owls Society Inductees

With each passing year, a new class reaching the 50th anniversary of graduation is inducted into the Florida Atlantic University Majestic Owls Society.

October 17, 2022

FAU's Sport Management MBA Ranked No. 11 Worldwide

Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program again improved its rankings among the world's top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.

October 17, 2022

FAU Ranks in 'Diverse' Magazine's Top 100 Minority Degree Producers

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine ranked FAU as No. 17 for graduating African American students with bachelor's degrees in all disciplines combined in its list of top 100 minority degree producers.

October 14, 2022

FAU Poll: Hispanics Losing Confidence in U.S. Economy

Hispanics are increasingly concerned about their personal finances, leading to a decline in optimism in the U.S. economy during the third quarter.

October 13, 2022

Doug Williams, Vince Evans and the NFL's Most Important Game

Florida Atlantic University presents the inaugural Fogelman Sports Museum lecture presented by Louis Moore, Ph.D.

October 13, 2022

Pandemic Escalated Teen Cyberbullying - Asian Americans Targeted Most

Until now, no research has explored cyberbullying trends among youth in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially whether Asian American youth were disproportionately targeted.

October 13, 2022

FAU, Thermo Fisher Scientific Collaborate on Conservation

FAU Harbor Branch and Thermo Fisher Scientific have entered into a unique agreement to advance marine science and endangered species research worldwide from the tropics to the Arctic.

October 12, 2022

Southwest Florida Becomes Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Market

Southwest Florida, still dealing with widespread destruction from Hurricane Ian, has become the nation's most overvalued housing market.

October 11, 2022

A.D. Henderson University School Top Three School in the Nation

A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School, No. 2 Best Public Middle School and No. 2 Best High School in Florida by Niche.

October 11, 2022

Study Shows Increasing Firearm Deaths Among Texas School-age Children

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators investigated firearm-related deaths in Texas from 1999 to 2020 and found 4,090 firearm fatalities among school-age children 5 to 18 years.

October 11, 2022

FAU Tech Runway® Venture Program Applications Now Being Accepted

FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for the Venture Program, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

October 10, 2022

Homecoming 2022: 'The One at Florida Atlantic University'

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "Homecoming: The One at Florida Atlantic University" beginning Friday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 15.

October 6, 2022

Two Programs at FAU Awarded Grants to Support Student Success

Two programs at Florida Atlantic University have been awarded grants to support student success.

October 5, 2022

FAU Tech Runway® to Celebrate Annual Maverick Reception

FAU Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2022 Maverick Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at FAU Tech Runway.

October 5, 2022

FAU Receives $500,000 NIH Grant to Tackle Chronic Disease Disparities

With a $500,000 NIH grant, FAU researchers and collaborators will tackle chronic health disparities using electronic health records, artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things.

October 5, 2022

Becoming Sober - A 'Voice' for Mothers Within the Child Welfare System

Pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders often are voiceless. A study captured their lived experiences navigating the child welfare system and recovery services using documentary photography.

October 4, 2022

Study: U.S. Rent Spikes Most Pressing in Sun Belt, West

Rent spikes have developed in the Sun Belt and the Northwest, a pattern clearly driven by local supply and demand issues.

October 4, 2022

FAU to Host Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty.

October 4, 2022

FAU-MAX PLANCK JOINT PROGRAM CREATES NEW M.D./PH.D. DUAL DEGREE

FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the Schmidt College of Science, along with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, signed the new M.D./Ph.D. joint neuroscience program into effect.

October 4, 2022

FAU's 'Fab Four' Receive Prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Awards

“Four faculty members in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters have been selected for the world’s largest international exchange program.

October 3, 2022

FAU Faculty Experts for Hurricane Ian

Several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding Hurricane Ian.

September 30, 2022

OLLI with AutoNation Presents 'Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies'

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is working in partnership with AutoNation and its DRVPINK mission to present, "Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies: How FAU is Accelerating the Drive Against Cancer."

September 28, 2022

"Summer of Soul, 1969: A Retrospective" Concert

The concert will feature music from the Academy-award winning film "Summer of Soul" about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.

September 27, 2022

'Placenta-on-a-chip' Mimics Nutrient Exchange between Mother-Fetus

FAU researchers have developed and tested a novel 3D microfluidic device to study the complicated processes that take place in malaria-infected placenta between mother and fetus.

September 26, 2022

FAU High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

A total of 22 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

September 22, 2022

Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Vital Sex Differences

FAU researchers have uncovered key differences in the molecular dopamine synapses in the brains of male and female mice that support attention, movement, motivation and pleasure.

September 21, 2022

FAU BOT Reelects Chair, Vice Chair and Elects Second Vice Chair

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected chair Brad Levine and vice chair Barbara Feingold during its recent annual retreat. Additionally, Daniel Cane was elected as second vice chair.

September 20, 2022

FAU Board of Trustees Selects Interim President

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees has selected Stacy Volnick as interim president of the university.

September 20, 2022

FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

September 20, 2022

FAU Hosts Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building Event

Florida Atlantic University ceremoniously broke ground on its future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building today at its Boca Raton campus.

September 16, 2022

FAU Resident Physicians Report COVID-19 Impacts

A Schmidt College of Medicine study assessed resident physicians' perceptions, coping strategies and self-reported levels of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during the early phase of the pandemic.

September 15, 2022

FAU Poll: Inflation Delivers a Blow to Summer Travel Plans

Inflation is a major concern for Floridians, with many saying the higher cost of living has greatly affected their finances and forced them to change summer travel plans.

September 15, 2022

FAU Launches Health Equity Nursing Scholars Program

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently launched a first-of-its-kind Health Equity Nursing Scholars program through the support of Florida Blue Foundation and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.

September 15, 2022

FAU Study: Home Price Corrections Most Likely in Washington, Texas

Spokane, Washington and Austin, Texas are the two U.S. housing markets most exposed to price corrections, meaning consumers in those areas should strongly consider renting rather than buying

September 14, 2022

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of events beginning Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 15.

September 14, 2022

FAU Awarded $1 Million NIH Grant for New Florida Summer Institute

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine received a $1 million NIH grant for the first Florida Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science in the Southeastern U.S. - and one of only 10 sites nationwide.

September 14, 2022

FAU Receives 'INSIGHT Into Diversity' 2022 HEED Award

Florida Atlantic University has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

September 13, 2022

FAU Lands NASA Grant to Inspire Local High School Students in STEM

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a three-year $478,699 grant from NASA and is among only eight institutions nationwide selected for this award.

September 13, 2022

FAU Moves Up in 'U.S. News & World Report's' List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," to No. 132 from No. 140 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.

September 12, 2022

FAU Kicks-Off Fall Virtual 'Research in Action' Series

Faculty across Florida Atlantic University are rising to meet some of society's biggest challenges, engaging in a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

September 8, 2022

Nurses Remain Passionate Despite Historical Issues in Need of Reform

The second annual industry survey from Cross Country Healthcare and FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study, "Vital Signs of Nursing," identifies areas of transformation that advocate for nurses.

September 8, 2022

School of Architecture Celebrates 25 Years, Welcomes New Director

The School of Architecture within Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

September 6, 2022

FAU Ranks in 'Washington Monthly's' Top 100 in the Nation

Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 72 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly's annual College Guide.

September 1, 2022

A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil

Florida Atlantic University and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life will present "A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil."

August 31, 2022

Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts

A study is the first to demonstrate an association between digital self-harm (online posting, sending or sharing of hurtful content about oneself anonymously) and suicidality in youth.

August 30, 2022

Rent Growth Slowing in Two Florida Metros but Still a Problem in U.S.

Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains in the cross hairs of a crisis.

August 29, 2022

FAU, Israel Scientists 'Team Up' to Tackle AD-related Mood Disorders

FAU researchers in collaboration with Tel Aviv University have received a two-year, $379,177 NIH grant to study mood-disorders changes in Alzheimer's disease.

August 29, 2022

"Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty"

Florida Atlantic University presents "Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty," with award-winning journalist and legal affairs analyst Dahlia Lithwick.

August 29, 2022

FAU Makes History as it Welcomes Students for Fall Semester

Florida Atlantic University has officially welcomed the largest incoming freshman class in university history for the fall semester.

August 29, 2022

Study: More U.S. Housing Markets at or Near Pricing Peaks

Home prices appear to have peaked in a growing number of U.S. markets, according to a July analysis by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

August 25, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter Announces Fall Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 12.

August 25, 2022

Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-processed Foods May be to Blame

A study by FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine found that U.S. adults who consume more ultra-processed food report more adverse mental symptoms of mild depression, "mentally unhealthy days" and "anxious days."

August 25, 2022

FAU Schools Awarded $3.1 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant

Florida Atlantic University Schools (FAUS) recently was awarded the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant.

August 25, 2022

What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.

A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

August 24, 2022

FAU Hosts Afghan Scholar for Fall Semester

Mujib Mehrdad will be housed within the Department of English as a research scholar through the Scholars at Risk Network.

August 24, 2022

Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals

FAU and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.

August 23, 2022

Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages

A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.

August 18, 2022

FAU Seeks Older Participants for Aging and Memory Study

FAU researchers are conducting a study in adults 60 and older to improve public health by providing information about how human memory changes with age - and you can help.

August 16, 2022

FAU Survey: Firms Expect Supply Chain Woes to Wane

Supply-chain delays and shortages that have hampered deliveries since the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be easing, according to a business survey by a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.

August 16, 2022

New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes

FAU has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.

August 10, 2022

Water Quality Woes in S.W. Florida Linked to Seeping Septic Systems

Multiple lines of evidence from a multi-year microbial source tracking study by FAU Harbor Branch researchers points to septic systems as a contributing source for water quality decline in southwest Florida.

August 9, 2022

FAU Celebrates Summer 2022 Commencement

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 9 during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

August 9, 2022

Greater Empathy in Adolescents Helps Prevent Bias-based Cyberbullying

A study by FAU researcher Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., is the first to explore empathy types in early adolescents and its relationship to race-based and religion-based online bullying.

August 8, 2022

Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators

The Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at FAU recently announced the Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards for 2022.

August 8, 2022

FAU Names New Dean of Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Florida Atlantic University has announced Valery Forbes, Ph.D., as its new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, effective Aug. 10.

August 4, 2022

New Low-cost Device Rapidly, Accurately Detects Hepatitis C Infection

FAU researchers have developed a portable microfluidic platform that rapidly and accurately detects Hepatitis C infection without the need for trained technicians, expensive equipment or a laboratory.

August 3, 2022

New Board of Trustees Appointment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Robert Flippo to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

August 2, 2022

FAU Nurse Leaders Inducted into Prestigious National Academies

Safiya George, Ph.D., and Howard K. Butcher, Ph.D., have been inducted into the American Academy of Nursing, and Kathryn Keller, Ph.D., has been inducted into the Academy of Nursing Education.

July 29, 2022

Online Chair Yoga Viable for Isolated Older Adults with Dementia

During the pandemic, FAU researchers evaluated a remotely supervised online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia and measured clinical outcomes virtually via Zoom under the remote guidance.

July 28, 2022

Florida Renters Stand to Benefit as 'COVID Refugees' Return Home

July 25, 2022

FAU's Hari Kalva, Ph.D., Inducted into National Academy of Inventors®

Hari Kalva, Ph.D., an associate chair and professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been recognized for his innovation in video compression and communication.

July 21, 2022

FAU, Hospital Partners Strategize on Medical Residencies, Fellowships

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine and hospital leaders met to strategize and outline the next phase for graduate medical education and residency programs in Palm Beach County, which they will launch in the fall.

July 20, 2022

Falling Premiums, Prices Mean Housing Market May Have Peaked

After a decade of historic home price gains, the U.S. housing market has finally slowed, and June figures show it may already have peaked.

July 20, 2022

Study Shows Hydrology Impacts on West Florida's Continental Shelf

FAU Harbor Branch researcher and collaborator demonstrate the impacts of climate warming and water management on West Florida's Continental Shelf using a high-resolution simulation model.

July 19, 2022

FAU Poll: U.S. Hispanic Consumer Confidence Plunges

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics plummeted in the second quarter of 2022 amid fears of rising inflation and a looming recession.

July 18, 2022

FAU Receives State Grant for Cybersecurity, IT Training

Florida Atlantic University was awarded more than $800,000 by the state of Florida to prepare students for jobs in the burgeoning fields of cybersecurity and information technology.

July 14, 2022

FAU Foundation Raises $81.24 Million in Record-setting Year

The Florida Atlantic University Foundation (FAUF) raised more than $81.24 million from more than 5,332 donors at the end of the 2022 fiscal year - the largest amount raised in the University's history.

July 12, 2022

Home Prices Holding Steady Despite Signs of a Slowdown

July 6, 2022

Data Transparency and Health Equity Study in U.S. COVID-19 Response

FAU researchers conducted a study examining data transparency and compared how state responses varied in their COVID-19 reporting of health metrics and ethnicity metrics.

June 29, 2022

FAU's María de los Ángeles Ortega to Lead Nursing Clinical Care

Dr. Ortega will lead clinical care at FAU's Green Memory and Wellness Center and the FAU and Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

June 29, 2022

FAU Names New Dean of University Libraries

Florida Atlantic University has announced Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., as its new dean of university libraries, effective Aug. 15.

June 29, 2022

Charna Larkin Donates $1.6 Million to FAU

This generous gift will support student scholarships and establish the American Presidential Study.

June 29, 2022

Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children

A new study is the first to show that classroom seat assignments have important implications for children's friendships and the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children.

June 28, 2022

Rising Interest Rates Not Likely to Give Renters Relief

Crushing rent increases remain the norm across Florida and beyond, and the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike is unlikely to improve the landscape for cash-strapped renters

June 28, 2022

FAU Recognized as Military Spouse Friendly® School

Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® Schools designation status award.

June 28, 2022

Florida Tourism Slowing Amid Recession Fears, Robust Competition

Florida leisure travel is showing signs of decline in recent weeks, offering yet another challenge to employers and tourism officials still trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 23, 2022

New Tool Will Assess Water Discharge Impacts from Florida's Everglades

Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch have received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study the connectivity between the Everglades and Florida Keys via the Florida Bay.

June 22, 2022

FAU Health Network Quickly Adds More Partners

Several South Florida leading hospitals and patient care providers have joined the FAU Health Network's groundbreaking collaboration to greatly benefit the region.

June 17, 2022

FAU Receives 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures Research

FAU has received the 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures of Research.

June 17, 2022

FAU to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special recognition and celebration on Monday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at FAU's Housing Pavilion.

June 17, 2022

Phillip A. Hough, Ph.D., Selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Phillip A. Hough, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award based on his important sociological research in rural Colombia.

June 16, 2022

FAU Study: States of New England Best at Attorney Discipline

The New England states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont are best among the 50 states at attorney discipline, devoting more resources to addressing and resolving complaints of wrongdoing.

June 16, 2022

FAU Receives $1 Million Grant for Equity in Instructional Performance

FAU's College of Education School Leaders Program has been awarded a three-year, $1,039,041 grant from Broward County Public Schools to support two graduate degree programs.

June 15, 2022

Alarming Increases in Deaths from Alcoholic Cirrhosis in the U.S.

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers conducted an original research study comparing trends in mortality from alcoholic cirrhosis in the U.S. in 1999 with those 20 years later in 2019.

June 14, 2022

FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its 10th Venture Class

FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its 10th class, "Venture Class 10."

June 14, 2022

FAU Announces Formation of FAU Health Network

Three South Florida counties will soon be served by an academic health network that is a true collaboration of the region's leading public and private academic and medical leaders.

June 7, 2022

Fort Myers, Other Florida Metros Have Largest U.S. Rent Increases

Rents for homes and apartments have soared nationwide over the past year, and Florida remains at the heart of a problem overwhelming U.S. consumers.

June 6, 2022

FAU Student Named Udall Scholar

Florida Atlantic University student Bernard Harrigan has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar, marking the first time in the University's history that one of its students was presented with this scholarship.

May 31, 2022

Study: 15 Housing Markets Overvalued by More Than 50 Percent

The high cost of housing across the country is playing out in once-remote markets and major metropolitan areas, making homeownership unattainable for many Americans and a risky bet for others.

May 31, 2022

FAU Awarded $1 Million Grant to Help Prevent Injury, Death from Falls

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will investigate several emergency department-based prevention strategies in older patients at high risk for recurrent falls and injury to improve patient outcomes.

May 26, 2022

FAU Experts for the 2022 Hurricane Season

With an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, several FAU faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

May 26, 2022

NSF Tags FAU Scientist for Post-quantum Cryptography in NextG Networks

FAU's Reza Azarderakhsh, Ph.D., was picked by the NSF for "Resilient and Intelligent Next-Generation Systems" for his project, which is the only one taking post-quantum cryptography to next generation systems.

May 26, 2022

FAU Poll: Floridians Cutting Back in Reaction to Rising Inflation

The economy, inflation and the high cost of housing are weighing on the minds of consumers as recent price hikes force Floridians to cut back on travel, entertainment and other discretionary items.

May 25, 2022

Research on Tidal Flats is 'Wake Up Call' for U.S. Coastal Communities

FAU researchers have found a new way to identify the impact of urban growth on tidal flats - guardians of beachfront communities - from a geographic lens focused on place and space over three decades.

May 25, 2022

'Beam Me Up:' Nation's First Quantum Drone Provides Unrivaled Security

Researchers are developing the nation's first drone-based, mobile quantum network for unhackable wireless communication. Quantum protects information by the laws of nature and not just by a clever manmade code.

May 24, 2022

FAU Vice President for Research Earns Fulbright Scholarship

FAU's Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., vice president for research, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in international education for the 2022-2023 academic year.

May 24, 2022

Study Finds Why Baby Leatherback Marine Turtles Can't 'See the Sea'

For most sea turtles, finding the ocean is pretty straightforward. However, baby leatherbacks often crawl around in circles during "seafinding." FAU researchers uncover why this happens by turning to the moon.

May 19, 2022

FAU Economist: Few Markets, if Any, to Avoid U.S. Housing Crisis

The following is an analysis of the U.S. housing and rental markets by Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business:

May 18, 2022

Three Cane Institute SECME Teams Place First at Nationals

The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and FAU High School SECME teams recently took home top awards in the online 2022 SECME National Competition.

May 17, 2022

FAU to Offer 2022 Summer Camps

FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps for summer 2022.

May 17, 2022

FAU Receives $28 Million Scholarship Gift to Support Medical Education

FAU has received the largest scholarship gift in its history from John and Ann Wood in memory of their son, Robert A. Wood, to support students in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

May 12, 2022

New Oral Antiviral Drug Reduces Death in Early COVID-19

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have published a commentary in the "American Journal of Medicine" on the first oral antiviral drug for high-risk, newly-infected patients with COVID-19.

May 11, 2022

FAU Board of Trustees Announces New Chair

Brad Levine is the new chair of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

May 10, 2022

COVID-19 Severity Influences Prevention More than Fear of Getting It

A study by FAU researchers explored the influence of perceptions of COVID-19 on prevention practices early in the pandemic in 719 members of a public social-media focused group.

May 10, 2022

LeaAnne DeRigne Cited in '2022 Economic Report of President Biden'

FAU's LeaAnne DeRigne, Ph.D., has been cited in the U.S. "2022 Economic Report of the President" for her research and contributions on paid sick leave benefits.

May 5, 2022

FAU Celebrates Spring 2022 Commencement

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium

May 5, 2022

FAU Honors 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee along with Distinguished Alumni

The FAUAA hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.

May 5, 2022

Mother and Son Graduate FAU on the Same Day

Christine Eagle and Aden Eagle will both graduate on Thursday, May 5 from Florida Atlantic University.

May 5, 2022

FAU Marine Science Trailblazer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

FAU Harbor Branch's Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., an ocean explorer, aquanaut and marine biotechnologist, will receive the Society for In Vitro Biology's highest award - the 2022 "Lifetime Achievement Award."

May 5, 2022

FAU to Offer Spanish-language Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs

Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will offer its second Entrepreneur Boot Camp in Spanish following a recent successful pilot program.

May 4, 2022

Florida Dominates List of 25 Most Overvalued U.S. Rental Markets

Rental rates for homes and apartments have spiked across the nation, and Florida is the center of the surge, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

May 3, 2022

Florida Atlantic University's Courtney Jones at Carnegie Hall

Courtney Jones, DMA, recently made history when he played with the Gateways Orchestra in its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

May 2, 2022

It's Official, They're Doctors!

The 64 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2022 are among the nation's newest physicians. They received their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees at the eighth commencement ceremony.

April 29, 2022

AI Could Predict Ideal Patients for Spinal Cord Stimulation

A study led by Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., is the first to use machine-learning algorithms in the neuromodulation field to predict long-term response to spinal cord stimulation in patients with chronic pain.

April 28, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Awards $9,000 in Scholarships

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Northern Campus Achievement Awards.

April 28, 2022

Strong Demand for Homes Bolsters Prices, Forcing Buyers to Overpay

Home prices in the overwhelming majority of the nation's largest housing markets continue to rise despite the Federal Reserve's move to raise mortgage rates in hopes of curtailing runaway demand.

April 26, 2022

When it Comes to Preventing Alzheimer's, Women Respond Better Than Men

A study headed by FAU's Richard Isaacson, M.D., is the first to examine if sex significantly affects cognitive outcomes in people who follow individually-tailored, multi-domain clinical interventions.

April 26, 2022

FAU Student's Healthy Food Venture Wins Business Pitch Competition

An FAU management major who wants to create a company offering restaurant-quality healthy meals from a vending machine won the $10,000 first prize in the 14th annual Business Pitch Competition.

April 25, 2022

FAU Celebrates 2022 Employee Service Awards

Florida Atlantic University recently honored faculty and staff at the Employee Service Award Ceremony at its Boca Raton campus.

April 21, 2022

FAU Diplomacy Program Places First in the Nation

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in New York City.

April 21, 2022

Pain in the Neck? New Surgical Method Could be Game-changing

FAU and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have developed a technique to improve anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, which shows promise for patients with degenerative cervical spine disease.

April 21, 2022

Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

FAU Harbor Branch researcher Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., has received a $1,103,081 NSF CAREER grant for a project that will unravel marine predator-prey interactions using novel "crunch-meter" technology.

April 20, 2022

FAU's Yufei Tang, Ph.D., Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Yufei Tang, Ph.D., has received the coveted National Science Foundation Early CAREER award for a project that will help to improve energy systems and accelerate progress in the blue economy.

April 19, 2022

FAU Second in Florida on List of Best Value Colleges and Universities

Florida Atlantic University ranked second in Florida in the College Consensus "2022 Best Value Colleges and Universities" and ranked No. 24 out of 100 overall.

April 15, 2022

New FAU Degree Programs Target Working Professionals

Florida Atlantic University is launching four new master's degree programs for working professionals, including an expansion of the state's first Master of Science with Major in Artificial Intelligence.

April 14, 2022

FAU Receives Grant to Empower Women for Careers in Computer Science

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for "Empowering Women for Careers in Computer Science."

April 13, 2022

FAU Named an Age-Friendly University

Florida Atlantic University has been named a member of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network.

April 13, 2022

FAU Poll: Consumer Confidence Rising Among U.S. Hispanics

Despite a higher cost of living from rising inflation, the Hispanic population in the United States was more optimistic about its finances heading into the new year than it was at the end of 2021.

April 13, 2022

FAU Hosts 53rd Annual Honors Convocation

Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz will host the University's 53rd annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m.

April 12, 2022

Sunlight's Healing Effects Help Green Sea Turtles With Tumors

A study by researchers at FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science reveals that helping imperiled green sea turtles suffering with large debilitating tumors may be a simple as sunlight.

April 12, 2022

Study Shows Smoking Increased in Those Trying to Quit During COVID-19

Researchers found statistically significant and potentially clinically important differences between those who increased and decreased tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 11, 2022

FAU Celebrates Dazzling 2022 President's Gala

Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated the 2022 President's Gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of FAU Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.

April 7, 2022

Human Gene Variant Produces ADHD-like Problems in Mice

Mutant mice are providing a new neurobiological framework to understand the brain changes seen in distractible humans who carry a common gene variant associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

April 7, 2022

The Road to Popularity Can Be Paved With Unpleasantness

A longitudinal study by FAU researchers shows that aggressive and disruptive children leverage conflict into status and enhance their popularity.

April 6, 2022

FAU Introduces Pipeline for Innovation and Business Growth

Florida Atlantic University has officially debuted the Innovation and Business Development (I&BD) pipeline, an expanded footprint of services offered to the South Florida business community.

April 4, 2022

FAU Researchers: Fed Taking No Action to Offset Inflation

The real value of wages for workers across the nation is likely to fall even further as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of neutralizing worse-than-expected inflation.

March 31, 2022

Device Directs Sperm to 'Go Against the Flow' to Help Infertility

College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed a microfluidic chip for sperm selection that is fast, inexpensive, easy to use and efficiently isolates healthy sperm directly from semen.

March 31, 2022

Under 6 Percent of Criminal Justice Cases Get Treatment for Opioid Use

A study examined disparities within a U.S. criminal justice population and showed that fewer than 6 percent of cases received opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder as part of the treatment plan.

March 30, 2022

ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT INVITES PUBLIC TO COMMENT

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive on April 24 -26, 2022, to examine all aspects of FAU.

March 30, 2022

Three New FAU Board of Trustees' Members Appointed

The Florida Board of Governors recently appointed Sherry Murphy and Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Piero Bussani and Linda Stoch to the FAU Board of Trustees.

March 30, 2022

Two FAU Students Named 2022 Goldwater Scholars

Florida Atlantic University students Kate Maier and Samantha Zaninelli have been named 2022 Goldwater Scholars.

March 30, 2022

U.S. Housing Prices Still Rising Along with Mortgage Rates

When mortgage rates rise, home prices tend to level off or decline because fewer people can afford to buy. Experts are counting on that adage to help cool the nation's torrid housing market.

March 29, 2022

FAU Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' 2023 'Best Graduate Programs'

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2023.

March 29, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Presents Fiona Hill, Ph.D.

The OLLI at FAU presents "There is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century," presented by Fiona Hill, Ph.D., on Monday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the OLLI complex at FAU Jupiter.

March 28, 2022

FAU Team Places First at Florida Food Future Hackathon

Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science students recently competed in Florida Food Future Hackathon as part of Florida Food Waste Prevention Week.

March 25, 2022

Study: Florida Rents Far Outpacing Past Leasing Trends

Rents for homes and apartments in four Florida markets have soared over the past year, forcing renters to pay well above long-term leasing trends, according to a new study.

March 22, 2022

FAU Celebrates Inaugural Diversity in Science Festival

FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host the inaugural Diversity in Science Festival.

March 21, 2022

FAU's Soon-to-be Doctors 'Match' Amid Florida's Physician Shortfall

The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2022 matched today for their medical residencies during "Match Day." The soon-to-be doctors are helping to address physician shortages in Florida and nationally.

March 18, 2022

Program Matches FAU Military Veteran Students with Shelter Dogs

FAU and the Humane Society of Broward County have teamed up for the "FAU Veteran Canine Rescue Mission" to match FAU student and alumni veterans with dogs from the shelter, which will be trained by Happy With Dogs.

March 16, 2022

OLLI and Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents, Ning Quan, Ph.D

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, “COVID ­– In It for the Long Haul?

March 15, 2022

FAU Recognized as Military Friendly® University for 11 Years in a Row

FAU has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution," based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by FAU's Military and Veterans Student Success Center.

March 14, 2022

Photo or Real Thing? Mice Can Inherently Recall and Tell Them Apart

A study by FAU researchers provides the first evidence that mice employ higher-order cognitive processes like humans and non-human primates.

March 14, 2022

FAU Researchers at Forefront of Alzheimer's Genetics and Diagnosis

Researchers have received grants from the Florida Department of Health's Ed and Ethel Moore Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease Research for programs on genetics and diagnosis in rural underserved communities.

March 10, 2022

FAU Study Shows Population Characteristics Tied to COVID-19 Spread

Florida counties with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates experience significantly fewer infections and fewer vaccine breakthrough cases, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University.

March 9, 2022

Substance Developed at FAU Could Make Breathing a Breeze in Space

Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have synthesized and tested an alternative adsorbent material to remove CO2 in air revitalization systems.

March 9, 2022

Housing Index Shows Why More Consumers Should Rent Rather than Own

The traditional spring homebuying season is expected to be one of the best ever, but consumers in much of the country should give more thought to renting a home rather than owning one.

March 8, 2022

FAU to Expand Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center

FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has announced expansion plans later this year that will include new university partnerships, capabilities and opportunities.

March 4, 2022

New Study Measures Rent Spikes in Three Florida Markets

Florida's emerging rental crisis is playing out in three major markets, with rents well above where they should be and sharp increases occurring just in the past year, according to a new study.

March 2, 2022

Did COVID-19 Make Tinnitus, 'Ringing' in the Ears, Worse?

A researcher from FAU and collaborators compared patients with tinnitus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess if the severity of tinnitus was influenced by the lockdown related to the pandemic.

March 2, 2022

FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted

FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

February 28, 2022

FAU Report: Inflation Exceeds Federal Reserve Projections

Inflation continues to outpace Federal Reserve projections, further eroding the real value of wages for workers across the nation.

February 25, 2022

Jails in Crisis: Study Identifies Those at Risk of Suicide Behind Bars

In America's jails, suicide is the leading cause of death. A researcher from FAU examined the risk factors for attempting and threatening suicide and/or self-harm in a large metropolitan jail.

February 24, 2022

U.S. Housing Markets Still Searching for Peak Prices

Higher mortgage rates have yet to cool overheated housing markets across the country as prices continue a steady climb in each of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas.

February 23, 2022

U.S. Falls Short in 'Geriatricizing' Emergency Departments

According to Schmidt College of Medicine researchers, most emergency departments in the U.S. and worldwide do not provide the level of service recommended by the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines.

February 23, 2022

FAU Ranked Among the Top 100 in America for Economic Mobility

Florida Atlantic University was ranked No. 63 in the country for economic mobility in a recent national ranking of higher education institutions by Third Way, a public policy think tank.

February 22, 2022

Book Festival Presents 'New York Times' Best-Selling Authors

Florida Atlantic University's fifth Palm Beach Book Festival, featuring Oliver Stone, Garret M. Graff, Alan Cumming and Imani Perry, Ph.D.

February 22, 2022

FAU Names PHF Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows

FAU has selected four Ph.D. students whose work embraces computational neuroscience to receive the inaugural Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellowships.

February 18, 2022

'Prescribe Ivermectin for COVID-19 Only in Large Randomized Trials'

Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA to treat or prevent COVID-19. Nonetheless, prescriptions of ivermectin by U.S. health care providers increased more than tenfold from 3,589 per week pre-COVID-19 to 39,102.

February 16, 2022

FAU Launches Madden Center for Value Creation

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is establishing the Madden Center for Value Creation, thanks to a $3 million donation from the Bartley J. Madden Foundation.

February 15, 2022

FAU Emerging Scientist to Receive 2022 "Cataract Research Award"

Lisa Ann Brennan, Ph.D., an associate research professor in the Schmidt College of Medicine, will receive the prestigious 2022 National Foundation for Eye Research's "Cataract Research Award" in May.

February 15, 2022

Novel Wearable Armband Helps Users of Prosthetic Hands to 'Get a Grip'

FAU researchers have designed a first-of-its-kind multichannel soft robotic armband that conveys artificial sensations of touch, which could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands.

February 11, 2022

To Get Middle-aged Women to Eat More Protein Consider Diet Coaching

A study by researchers in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to examine the impact of per-meal protein prescription and nutrition education with and without diet coaching.

February 9, 2022

OLLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Spring Course Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Thursday, March 10. Registration is now open.

February 9, 2022

Unique FAU Seagrass Nursery Aims to Help Florida's Starving Manatees

A study shows widespread seagrass loss in Florida's Indian River Lagoon as FAU scientists experiment with growing seagrass in large tanks to try to restore some of the lost seagrass beds.

February 8, 2022

"The American Presidency Through a Global Lens" with Thomas Friedman

Florida Atlantic University's 2022 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents Thomas Friedman with "The American Presidency Through a Global Lens."

February 8, 2022

FAU to be in Season Three of Amazon's 'The College Tour' Series

Learning about Florida Atlantic University from the comfort of your couch has never been easier thanks to Amazon.

February 7, 2022

FAU Study Offers New Model for Coordinating Pandemic Policies

In a public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, imposing lockdowns across entire states or regions and enacting other sweeping policy measures aren't practical.

February 7, 2022

FAU Scientists Uncover 'Missing' Plastics Deep in the Ocean

A study is the first to unveil the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column in the southern Atlantic Ocean and implicates the ocean interior as a crucial pool of 'missing' plastics.

February 2, 2022

FAU to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool to Open in Fall 2022

Florida Atlantic University's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a 10-year facilities use agreement with Bezos Academy.

February 1, 2022

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

FAU will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

January 28, 2022

Both Mothers and Friends Shape Adolescent Self-esteem

A new longitudinal study takes a deep dive into adolescent self-esteem and the role that parents - specifically mothers - and friends play in shaping how youth feel about themselves.

January 27, 2022

Online Forums Like Reddit Could Work as Drug Use Early Warning System

A study is the first to evaluate the utility of online drug use forums as an early indicator of impending novel psychoactive substances intoxications or potentially lethal outcomes before they happen.

January 26, 2022

FAU Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online master's in nursing programs are ranked No. 20 in the nation for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 32 in 2021.

January 25, 2022

Study Ranks Florida, Ohio Housing Markets Among Nation’s Most Overvalued

When it comes to metropolitan areas with the nation's most overpriced homes, Florida and Ohio are leading the pack, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

January 25, 2022

FAU Spring 2022 Virtual 'Research in Action' Lineup

FAU's Division of Research will kick off its spring 2022 "Research in Action" virtual talk series on Zoom beginning on Jan. 27 and continuing on select Thursdays at 1 p.m.

January 24, 2022

Marine Sponge Cells in 3D Could Ramp-up Production of Drug Compounds

FAU Harbor Branch scientists are the first to culture sponge cells in 3D to scale-up production of sponge biomass and bioactive metabolites for novel drug compounds.

January 20, 2022

3D Robotic Spine 'Twin' Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures

FAU engineering scientists and a Marcus Neuroscience Institute neurosurgeon have collaborated on developing a novel 3D human spine replica for cervical disc implants.

January 19, 2022

FAU Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test

FAU engineering and biomedical science researchers are developing an affordable and reliable, automated HIV self-test that will increase access and improve treatment outcomes in any setting.

January 13, 2022

Inflation Worries Hurt Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics

U.S. Hispanics are displaying less consumer confidence heading into 2022 as inflation not seen in decades continues to erode their purchasing power.

January 13, 2022

Utility-scale Solar Energy Impedes Endangered Florida Panthers

Reducing the energy industry's carbon footprint in Florida is impeding a large carnivore's paw-print. A study is the first to document the effects of utility-scale energy installations on a large carnivore.

January 12, 2022

FAU Ranks Among Nation's Top 50 Online MBA Programs

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business offers one of the nation's best online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review.

January 12, 2022

FAU Scientist Aims to Ensure ‘Microbe-free’ Mars Samples

The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is collecting samples in search of signs of ancient microbial life, which would advance NASA’s quest to explore the past habitability of Mars.

January 6, 2022

U.S. Home Prices Appear to be Settling in West but Still Rising in Florida

The frenzied housing market appears to be cooling in many Western U.S. markets, even as prices continue to rise nearly unabated in the Eastern part of the country.

January 5, 2022

Researchers Urge: 'Prescribe Aspirin Based on Benefit-to-Risk Not Age'

Researchers provide a perspective on aspirin to prevent heart attacks and stroke and urge health care providers to make clinical judgements on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk and not age.

January 5, 2022

Osher LLI at FAU presents, “A Discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador, John Rakolta, Jr.”

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "A Discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador, John Rakolta, Jr."

January 4, 2022

Novel FAU Technology for Self-driving Cars Earns Second U.S. Patent

A researcher from the College of Engineering and Computer Science has earned a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new technology for autonomous systems for self-driving cars.

December 16, 2021

Identical Twins and Soon-to-be Nurses 'Lean on Each Other'

Identical twins Keren and Kerline Geffrard are among 62 classmates who will become nurses today during Florida Atlantic University's commencement ceremony at 1 p.m.

December 16, 2021

FAU Celebrates Fall 2021 Graduates

FAU will confer more than 2,770 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall 2021 semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 16, 2021

FAU Study Reveals Gaps in Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a new study.

December 14, 2021

Gunfire or Plastic Bag Popping? Trained Computer Knows the Difference

FAU engineering researchers have developed a gunshot detection algorithm and classification model that can discern similar sounds such as gunfire or a plastic bag popping.

December 13, 2021

Dinosaurs' Last Spring: Study Pinpoints Timing of Asteroid Impact

A seminal study by FAU scientists and collaborators confirms the time of year of the Chicxulub asteroid impact, responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on Earth 66 million years ago.

December 9, 2021

Housing Index Shows Renting Beats Buying in Eight Major U.S. Markets

As the cost of housing continues to soar, deciding whether to buy a home or rent one is a virtual toss-up in many parts of the country.

December 8, 2021

FAU Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University

Florida Atlantic University has received an estate gift pledge of more than $2 million from College of Business emeritus professor Eric Shaw '72, '73, Ph.D.

December 8, 2021

FAU Dementia Care Model Designated 'Edge Runner' by AAN

The dementia care model designed by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing to protect vulnerable communities was selected by the American Academy of Nursing as an "Edge Runner."

December 8, 2021

FAU Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens Schmidt Family Complex

FAU celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark a major milestone for the transformational facility.

December 3, 2021

Home Prices Reaching 'Inflection Point' in Overvalued Markets

Home prices continue to rise across the country and are poised to flatten in some metropolitan areas.

December 2, 2021

Septic System Waste Pervasive Throughout Florida's Indian River Lagoon

There are more than 300,000 septic systems adjacent to Florida's Indian River Lagoon. A new FAU Harbor Branch study shows even properly functioning septic systems contaminate groundwater and surface water.

December 2, 2021

New Survey Unveils Major Impact of COVID-19 on the Future of Nursing

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Cross Country Healthcare survey finds impact on nurse satisfaction levels and key areas to help improve and advance careers and increase well-being of nurses.

December 1, 2021

Climate Change Increasingly a Bipartisan Issue in Florida

Belief in climate change among Florida Republicans has climbed to nearly 9 out of 10 adults, apparently trending upwards, according to a new analysis of five sequenced FAU surveys since 2019.

December 1, 2021

FAU Launches New 'Professional Ph.D. Program in Computer Science'

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed this first-of-its-kind program in Florida that offers courses in a flexible format that includes evenings, weekends and online material.

November 30, 2021

Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., to Lead Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

A world-renowned clinician-researcher has joined the Schmidt College of Medicine to direct the FAU Center for Brain Health to focus on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative dementia prevention.

November 29, 2021

The Next Election is Here ... for the Best Art of Science Photos

Florida Atlantic University invites the public to cast their votes for the best images captured by its researchers in a contest that highlights work from across FAU's 10 colleges.

November 22, 2021

FAU Seeks Study Subjects for Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

FAU has received a grant from the Florida Department of Health to continue a first-of-its-kind study of the short-term and potential long-term health effects of harmful algal blooms among Florida residents.

November 18, 2021

FAU Diplomacy Program Claims Third National Title

FAU Places First Overall at Model U.N. Competition

November 18, 2021

FAU to Celebrate 2022 President's Gala

Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its 2022 President's Gala gala on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of FAU Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.

November 17, 2021

FAU Researcher and Scholar Partners with Krakow Academy of Fine Arts

The FAU Center for Body, Mind, and Culture recently launched a joint 'Center for Somaesthetics and the Arts' in Poland focused on scholarly research and creative programs.

November 17, 2021

FAU High School Student Working to Change Florida's State Bird

FAU High School student Anya Cane thought the scrub-jay would make a much better state bird for our unique state and decided to act, launching a petition effort to do just that.

November 16, 2021

FAU Names New Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neurosurgeon and physician scientist, will assume this role in February 2022.

November 16, 2021

Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury: M.O.M. to the Rescue

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received $250,000 from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program to address unmet healthcare needs in veterans with traumatic brain injury.

November 10, 2021

Special Bond: Leading FAU Geriatrician and World War II Hero

A leading geriatrician and advocate for seniors and a 98-year-old World War II veteran and hero have a common bond: to improve care and quality of life for Americans and people throughout the world.

November 9, 2021

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Launches Graduate Program

The FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute launch of a unique partnership to train the next generation of brain scientists through the newly announced Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP).

November 9, 2021

Study Identifies Four Elements That Lead to Employability

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools studied what makes people employable. They found that four elements best indicate future employment prospects.

November 8, 2021

FAU Receives $1 Million NSF Grant for First Networked-AI Testbed

Researchers in FAU's Center for Connected Autonomy and AI have developed the nation's first platform to connect autonomous robots using millimeter waves to advance team AI learning and operations.

November 8, 2021

Novel Tag Provides First Detailed Look into Goliath Grouper Behavior

A study by FAU researchers is the first to reveal detailed behavior of massive goliath groupers in the wild using a custom-built multi-sensor tag combined with artificial intelligence.

November 4, 2021

FAU Expert on COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11

Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAU Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.

November 3, 2021

New Index Provides Insight into Possibility of Housing Crash

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business launched a new, free website tool to help consumers, lenders and real estate professionals make more informed home buying decisions.

November 2, 2021

FAU Honors 2021 Talon Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2021.

November 1, 2021

Study: Advanced Practice Nurses Gaining in Turf War with Physicians

To determine the extent to which physician dominance has eroded since the start of the 21st century, researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Iowa State University analyzed 17 years of data.

October 28, 2021

Cat's Meow: Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia

FAU nursing researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

October 27, 2021

Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.

October 26, 2021

The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Registration for the winter semester begins Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

October 26, 2021

FAU Celebrates 2020 Graduates with Makeup Commencement Ceremonies

Florida Atlantic University hosted five special in-person commencement ceremonies to honor the 2020 graduates that were forced to graduate virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 26, 2021

Report Shows Home Prices Across U.S. Rising at Near-record Rates

Rising premiums in many of the nation's most overvalued metropolitan areas suggest that homebuying remains red hot even as signs point to a looming price correction.

October 26, 2021

'The Great Resignation' Gives Employees the Upper Hand in Job Search

Employees may have all the leverage in today's job market, but looking for work is still a grind that must be managed correctly, according to a human resources expert at Florida Atlantic University.

October 25, 2021

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.

October 21, 2021

FAU Among Three Finalists for National Degree Completion Award

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) selected Florida Atlantic University to be one of three finalists for its national Degree Completion Award.

October 21, 2021

Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women

FAU/Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and the West Palm Beach YWCA received the "2021 Community Collaborators Award."

October 21, 2021

Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods

FAU researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.

October 19, 2021

Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing

An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.

October 18, 2021

FAU Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype

Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.

October 14, 2021

Ricci Wins 'South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year' Award

Peter Ricci, Ed.D., director of Florida Atlantic University's hospitality and tourism management program, was named the 30th annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year.

October 13, 2021

Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models

Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind FAU study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.

October 13, 2021

Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed

FAU researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.

October 12, 2021

FAU Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.

October 8, 2021

Sleep Research Earns FAU Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award

Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

October 6, 2021

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for New Program

FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute announced today it has received $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation to launch and support its new Program in Computational Brain Science and Health (PCBSH).

October 5, 2021

FAU Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities

Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study.

October 5, 2021

FAU to Host Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month

FAU will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty beginning Friday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 31 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

October 4, 2021

Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk

A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.

September 30, 2021

EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.

September 29, 2021

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine Receives $1 Million Gift

Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $1 million gift from Norton and Anita Waltuch to provide support for medical student scholarships.

September 29, 2021

FAU Student Finalist in '2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®'

The College of Engineering and Computer Science's Matthew Maggio is one of five national finalists of the "2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®, for his novel invention to inspect wooden utility poles.

September 28, 2021

In Booming Markets, Homebuyers Paying Above Long-Term Pricing Trends

Homes selling for more than they should is a worsening problem in Austin, Texas, as the metropolitan area posted the biggest premium increase among the nation's 100 largest housing markets.

September 28, 2021

FAU MBA Sport Management Climbs in World Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's MBA Sport Management program improved by 11 spots in a ranking of the world's Top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.

September 23, 2021

FAU Receives NSF Grant to Explore Trait Evolution Across Species

Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science will provide the framework to test evolutionary hypotheses using novel statistical and machine learning tools.

September 23, 2021

Mesophotic Reefs Significant for Florida Keys' Coral Recovery

FAU Harbor Branch scientists compared coral genetic variation in the Dry Tortugas and Florida Keys…

September 22, 2021

Osher LLI 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.

September 22, 2021

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.

September 21, 2021

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.

September 21, 2021

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.

September 21, 2021

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.

September 20, 2021

FAU Receives NOAA Grant to Assess Shark Interactions with Fishing

Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch will assess shark interactions with recreational fishing using a citizen-science approach, forensics and social media to gauge prevalence and species of fish involved.

September 16, 2021

'Whoop' - New Autonomous Method Precisely Detects Whale Vocalizations

FAU researchers have developed autonomous passive acoustic technology that offers significant advances on conventional methods used to monitor and protect endangered whales in the increasingly noisy ocean.

September 15, 2021

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.

September 15, 2021

'Octo Girl' Takes a Deep Dive to Uncover How Octopus Species Coexist

A first-of-its-kind study took three years and 371 SCUBA dive hours using active and remote video to uncover how diverse species of octopus coexist by examining their diet, habits, behavior and activity.

September 14, 2021

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.

September 13, 2021

Housing Index Makes the Case for Renting in Overheated Markets

Higher home prices make it more advantageous in many markets to postpone ownership.

September 9, 2021

FAU to Honor 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Friday, Sept. 10 at 9:11 a.m.

September 9, 2021

The Right to Vote and the Constitution

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

September 2, 2021

The Cane Institute Wins First Place at International SeaPerch Competition

A team from A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) recently competed in the virtual 2021 International SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Championship.

September 1, 2021

Older Adults Need More Than Knowledge and Clichés to Stay Active

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored trends in physical activity in ethnically diverse older adults to see what drives them to start or sustain physical activity and what stops them.

August 31, 2021

FAU Kicks Off Fall 2021 Virtual 'Research in Action' Series

FAU's Division of Research "Research in Action" talk series on Zoom is free and open to the public. Each week, participants can listen to experts in their fields as they present their latest research.

August 31, 2021

'Stop Prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19'

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the recent major randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trials for hydroxychloroquine, finding a lack of significant benefit and some suggestion of harm.

August 30, 2021

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.

August 30, 2021

Hagerty Family Gives $2.5 Million Gift to FAU Football

FAU Athletics received a $2.5 million gift from Michelle and Michael Hagerty to name the FAU head football coaching position in perpetuity.

August 27, 2021

Study Ranks Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Markets

Phoenix, Las Vegas and Stockton, California, rank among the 10 most overvalued of the nation's largest housing markets.

August 26, 2021

Do Passengers Want Self-driving Cars to Behave More or Less Like Them?

Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science explored trust and distrust of artificial intelligence, automated technologies and self-driving cars in a study involving 352 participants.

August 25, 2021

Coping in College? Female Students Much More Stressed Than Males

FAU researchers measured both the psychological perception of stress and evaluated how undergraduate males and females cope with stress. The differences are vast.

August 23, 2021

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.

August 19, 2021

FAU Researcher Receives $1.8 Million NIH Award

Raquel Assis, Ph.D., College of Engineering and Computer Science and FAU I-HEALTH, has received a five-year, $1.8 million "Maximizing Investigators' Research Award" from the National Institutes of Health.

August 19, 2021

FAU Welcomes Students for Fall 2021 Semester

FAU has officially welcomed the incoming freshman class for the fall 2021 semester and opened two new dormitory buildings.

August 19, 2021

Genomic Surveillance Crucial to Mitigate and Contain COVID-19

Researchers say that genomic surveillance to mitigate and contain COVID-19 is crucial to detect variants that are different well before they spread throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.

August 18, 2021

FAU Poll Shows Floridians Favor Vaccine Requirements for Employees

Most Floridians support employers requiring workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, but respondents were split on parents deciding whether their children should wear masks at school.

August 18, 2021

FOX News vs. MSNBC Using 52,000 Transcripts, 283 Million Words

Researchers analyzed about 52,000 Fox News and MSNBC transcripts comprising some 283 million words to explore language style and social psychology to compare the 2020, 2016, and 2012 presidential elections.

August 17, 2021

FAU Experts for the 2021 Hurricane Season

With hurricane season in full force, several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

August 12, 2021

Low-cost 3D Method Rapidly Measures Disease Impacts on Coral Reefs

An FAU Harbor Branch technique is helping to gain insight into the poorly understood stony coral tissue loss disease, responsible for widespread coral death throughout the Tropical Western Atlantic.

August 12, 2021

FAU Celebrates Summer 2021 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,000 degrees today for the summer 2021 semester during four in-person commencement ceremonies.

August 10, 2021

Inaugural Class of Second Degree, Part-time BSN Track Graduates

Due to a critical nursing shortage, FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing launched a second-degree, part-time track in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

August 10, 2021

FAU Medical School Applications Soar to More than 6,000 for 66 Spots

The 66 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine's incoming class were selected among 6,032 applicants, up 61 percent from last year. They received their first doctor's white coat at the White Coat Ceremony.

August 9, 2021

Novel Model Predicts COVID-19 Outbreak Two Weeks Ahead of Time

Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators have developed a new forecasting model that can predict spread risk of COVID nationwide at the county level.

August 6, 2021

New Business Models Can Save Smaller Firms During Economic Crises

Small businesses should consider changing their competitive strategies or offering new product lines to survive - and even thrive - during turbulent economic times.

August 5, 2021

FAU Hires Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Florida Atlantic University has named Christopher J. Delisio as its new vice president for Institutional Advancement and chief executive officer of the FAU Foundation.

August 4, 2021

FAU Expert Answers Questions about the Delta Variant and Vaccines

Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAU Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccines and public safety measures.

August 4, 2021

What's Killing Coral Reefs in Florida is Also Killing Them in Belize

A study is the first to offer evidence that nitrogen enrichment from land-based sources like sewage is driving macroalgal blooms and causing massive decline in hard coral cover in the Belize Barrier Reef.

August 3, 2021

FAU Invention for Privacy of Sharing Files Online Gets U.S. Patent

A College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher's novel technology provides maximum privacy of sharing files online by controlling how and when documents are displayed and viewed.

July 29, 2021

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.

July 29, 2021

Scientists Help Debilitated Sea Turtles in Rehab Get the Right Diet

FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators followed their "gut instinct" to address the nutritional needs of Georgia's debilitated loggerhead sea turtles in rehabilitation.

July 27, 2021

Experts Urge Health Care Workers to Accept COVID-19 Vaccinations ASAP

Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.PH, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine, and collaborator, address the clinical and public health challenges for health care workers to achieve high levels of COVID-19 vaccinations.

July 26, 2021

Study Shows Florida Homes Overpriced by More Than 20 Percent

Florida homes keep fetching more money than they're worth, a disturbing development that eventually could put buyers in a bind.

July 22, 2021

Career Center's Brian Montalvo Named Outstanding Career Practitioner

Brian Montalvo, senior director of FAU's Career Center, has been awarded the Outstanding Career Practitioner, 2021, by the National Career Development Association.

July 22, 2021

Nations Need to Consider Culture in Fighting Future Pandemics

A nation's culture played a role in its ability to curtail the spread of COVID-19, providing a roadmap for future pandemics that will save lives and minimize the economic fallout.

July 22, 2021

FAU Faculty Member Receives NIH K01 Award for Breast Cancer Research

Tarsha Jones, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nursing in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has received a five-year, $772,525 K01 Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health.

July 22, 2021

Novel Method Predicts if COVID-19 Clinical Trials Will Fail or Succeed

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to model COVID-19 completion versus cessation in clinical trials using machine learning algorithms and ensemble learning.

July 21, 2021

FAU's COCE Receives Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award

FAU's Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) has been selected as the recipient of the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2021 Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award.

July 21, 2021

The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 6.

July 21, 2021

FAU Study: Big Pharma Needs to be More Transparent in Consumer Ads

Marketers conducting focus groups for prescription drug ads should be testing public perceptions and ethical issues in addition to the effectiveness of the messages.

July 19, 2021

Liquid Metal Sensors and AI Could Help Prosthetic Hands to 'Feel'

An FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science study is the first to use liquid metal sensors and machine learning on a prosthetic hand to help reconnect amputees to a previously severed sense of touch.

July 14, 2021

Former Duke Basketball Coach McCallie to Address FAU Students

Former Duke University women's basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie will speak to students in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business on July 22.

July 12, 2021

Hispanics Upbeat about Finances, but Consumer Confidence Dips

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics fell in the second quarter, though optimism about their overall finances is building as the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 7, 2021

Internet Crime Victims, Losses Rising in Florida and Five Other States

Illinois emerged as a new hotbed for internet crime in 2020, though California continued to lead the nation with the largest online fraud victim losses and number of victims.

July 6, 2021

FAU and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Team Up on NSF Grant

An FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will lead an interdisciplinary international collaboration to advance the understanding of fluid dynamics to solve various engineering problems.

July 1, 2021

True Grit? Doesn't Matter for Resistance Training in Men or Women

A study by researchers at FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is the first to examine the relationship between grit and a muscular endurance performance task - specifically, the grueling back squat.

June 30, 2021

Overpriced Florida Homes Spark Fears of Market Instability

Florida housing markets remain plagued by rampant overpricing, putting potential buyers at such a disadvantage that they may be better off postponing homeownership.

June 29, 2021

FAU Gets $736,000 from NASA to Study Coastal Carbon Budget from Space

The FAU Harbor Branch project will use satellite images, hydrodynamic modeling and field work in the Gulf of Mexico. FAU is among 10 in the nation and the only university in Florida selected by NASA.

June 29, 2021

How Toxic is the Water's Surface on Florida's Indian River Lagoon?

According to a new study by researchers at FAU Harbor Branch, that depends on very specific environmental conditions and the type of toxin on the water surface of Florida's Indian River Lagoon.

June 24, 2021

FAU High Student Places Second at 2021 Regeneron ISEF

Julianna Lian, 17, a junior at FAU High School, recently placed second in the biochemistry category at the 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

June 23, 2021

Language Trade-off? No, Bilingual Children Acquire English by Age 5

A first-of-its kind study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority dual language exposure does not threaten the reliable acquisition of English by children in the U.S.

June 23, 2021

FAU Study Reveals Most Important Factors in Selecting Campsites

What makes the consummate campsite? Price and availability of electricity are the main factors, with proximity to a body of water and canyon views less important.

June 23, 2021

New Degree Programs Combine Nursing with AI and Biomedical Engineering

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and College of Engineering and Computer Science have teamed up to offer two new combined programs in nursing and artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering.

June 21, 2021

Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed

A numerical study by FAU Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.

June 17, 2021

Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles

A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.

June 16, 2021

Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.

June 16, 2021

FAU to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special virtual event on Friday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

June 16, 2021

Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series

FAU's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.

June 14, 2021

Sellers Call the Shots in Florida's Overvalued Housing Market

Homes across Florida are selling for more than 17 percent above their long-term pricing trend, with the degree of overpricing a particular concern in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.

June 10, 2021

FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class

FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."

June 10, 2021

Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.

June 10, 2021

Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.

June 9, 2021

$10 Million Gift to Name the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute

A near-$10 million to Florida Atlantic University from David J. S. Nicholson will welcome an era of unprecedented research, education and discovery at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

June 8, 2021

Osher LLI at FAU Announces Summer Lecture Series

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter has announced a lecture series for the summer semester, which begins Wednesday, June 16.

June 8, 2021

FAU's Ruth Tappen Named '2021 Alliance World Class Faculty' Honoree

Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., RN, FAAN, in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was recently recognized as the "2021 Alliance World Class Faculty" honoree by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.

June 7, 2021

Mangrove Root Model May Hold the Key to Preventing Coastal Erosion

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to quantify the optimal mangrove root hydrodynamic with a predictive model, providing insight into the erosion processes of shorelines.

June 3, 2021

Index Spotlights Where Home Prices are Rising the Fastest

Home prices are escalating quickly in Dallas and a handful of other U.S. cities where consumers would be better off by renting and reinvesting the money they would otherwise have spent on homeownership.

June 3, 2021

Future Pandemic? Consider Altering Animal Agriculture Practices

FAU bioethicist Justin Bernstein, Ph.D., offers three plausible solutions to mitigate zoonotic risk associated with intensive animal agriculture for public health.

June 2, 2021

Consumers Feeling the Effects of Materials Shortages

Consumers looking for new and used cars and other big-ticket items or even small conveniences such as ketchup packets will have to be patient in the coming months.

June 1, 2021

FAU Unveils WWII Army Airfield Historical Marker

FAU unveiled an Army Airfield Historical Marker today to honor nine U.S. Army Air Corps personnel who lost their lives in a U.S. Army Air Corps Lockheed B-34 Lexington bomber crash during World War II.

May 27, 2021

FL SBDC at FAU Expands Outreach to Underserved Communities in 2021

The Florida SBDC at FAU is known for the resources it provides to small and medium sized businesses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

May 27, 2021

FAU Study: South Florida Homes Overvalued by 13 Percent in May

Southeast Florida homes became even more overvalued in May, further fueling concerns of a market correction, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

May 24, 2021

Sargassum Now World's Largest Harmful Algal Bloom Due to Nitrogen

FAU Harbor Branch scientists have discovered that a surge in nitrogen worldwide has dramatically changed the chemistry and composition of Sargassum, floating brown seaweed, turning it into a toxic "dead zone."

May 24, 2021

FAU Professor 'Top Scientist for Computer Science & Electronics'

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is listed in the 2021 "Top Scientists Ranking for Computer Science & Electronics."

May 20, 2021

Federal Incentive Program Fails to Motivate Many Medicaid Providers

Florida has distributed roughly $100 million to Medicaid providers that ultimately did not demonstrate they used electronic health records in a meaningful way after collecting first-year financial incentives.

May 19, 2021

Origin of Monkeys Living Near an Urban Airport for Decades Confirmed

FAU scientists have confirmed the species type, origin and how a colony of wild African vervet monkeys landed in Dania Beach near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport more than 70 years ago.

May 18, 2021

Study Reveals Health Status of Vulnerable Gopher Tortoises

FAU researchers have conducted a comprehensive health assessment of gopher tortoises at two sites in southeastern Florida, which provides important baseline information on this vulnerable species.

May 12, 2021

FAU to Offer 2021 Summer Camps

FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the Department of Mathematical Sciences, the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, and Athletics will host summer camps for summer 2021.

May 12, 2021

FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Receives HRSA Federal Designation

Operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the FAU/NCHA Community Health Center is the first university in Florida to be designated by HRSA as a "Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike."

May 6, 2021

FAU Poll: Biden Has More Work to Do to Win Over Florida Voters

U.S. President Joe Biden won praise in Florida for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but registered voters still issued only tepid approval for his first 100 days in office.

May 6, 2021

FAU Gets CDC Grant to Test PPE Efficacy and Workplace Virus Spread

To keep the workplace safe, researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science will test the efficacy of various types of personal protection measures against airborne viral transmission.

May 5, 2021

FAU Announces Winners of 2021 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition organized by the Graduate College.

May 5, 2021

FAU Poll Tells Disturbing Tale of Hospitality and Tourism Employment

The world's battered hospitality and tourism industry has a long way to go to rebound from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 4, 2021

'Boys Will be Boys' - Study Explores Views of College Dating Violence

A study of college-age women finds that a poor understanding of violence in dating relationships perpetuates the idea that "boys will be boys" and that these behaviors are an innate part of men.

May 4, 2021

FAU High Graduates to Receive Bachelor's Before High School Diplomas

Florida Atlantic University's spring commencement ceremonies highlights the accomplishments of five FAU High School students.

April 29, 2021

FAU Honors 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees along with Distinguished Alumni

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.

April 29, 2021

FAU Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees today for the spring 2021 semester during two in-person commencement ceremonies at FAU Stadium.

April 29, 2021

South Florida Home Price Increases 'Could Become Worrisome'

Southeast Florida homes are selling for an average of roughly 13 percent more than they should, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

April 23, 2021

Common Antibiotic Effective in Healing Coral Disease Lesions

FAU Harbor Branch scientists have found that amoxicillin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in humans, has a 95 percent success rate at healing individual disease lesions in stony corals.

April 22, 2021

FAU Student's Boating App Wins Business Plan Competition

A Florida Atlantic University undergraduate who created an app for the marine industry won the $10,000 first prize in the 13th annual Business Plan Competition.

April 21, 2021

Picture Perfect: Camera Traps Find Endangered Dryas Monkeys

FAU scientists developed a non-invasive camera-trap technique that confirms the existence of mysterious and endangered dryas monkeys in new locations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

April 21, 2021

Flushing a Public Toilet? Don't Linger, Since Aerosolized Droplets Do

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers explored the flushing power of toilets and urinals in a public restroom to test the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

April 20, 2021

FAU Researchers Receive Grants to Combat Alzheimer's Disease

Four researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science have received grants totaling $641,818 from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program.

April 15, 2021

Florida COVID-19 Infection Rate for Young People Among Highest in 2020

Florida ranked among the states with the highest COVID-19 infection rates for younger residents in 2020.

April 15, 2021

FAUAA Board Appoints New Executive Committee, Welcomes Members

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) Board recently announced its 2021-22 roster, including six members of its executive committee.

April 15, 2021

FAU Celebrates 52nd Annual Honors Convocation Awardees

Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz today announced the recipients of the 52nd annual Honors Convocation awards.

April 14, 2021

FAU Celebrates 2021 Wave Competition

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the annual FAU Wave Competition, an undergraduate applied research competition organized by FAU's Division of Research.

April 14, 2021

'Mindfulness' in Summer Camp Benefits Campers and Counselors Alike

FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers show how a mindfulness program in a summer camp setting decreases emotional distress in school age children and empowers campers and counselors alike.

April 13, 2021

Early Cardiac Events Pose Major and Diverse Risks in Close Relatives

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators show that family history of early onset cardiac events including heart attacks is a major and independent risk factor in close relatives.

April 12, 2021

FAU Poll Shows Hispanic Consumer Confidence Soars

Hispanic consumers are gaining more confidence in the nation's economic outlook as COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and government support helps hard-hit households recover from the pandemic.

April 8, 2021

FAU Diplomacy Team Places Second at Model EU

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the virtual Midwest Model European Union competition and finished second overall for best delegation.

April 8, 2021

How Did 500 of a Species Form in a Lake? Very Different Body Clocks

How fish exploit different times of day has not been studied systematically. FAU scientists have discovered the first nocturnal cichlid species from Lake Malawi, offering clues into the evolution of sleep.

April 8, 2021

Metro Orlando Homes Overvalued by More Than 17 Percent

House hunters in metropolitan Orlando are facing a decidedly seller's market, with the average property overvalued by more than 17 percent, according to a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.

April 6, 2021

FAU Diplomacy Team Places Second at National Model U.N.

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the virtual National Model United Nations competition and finished second overall out of 100 competing universities.

April 6, 2021

FAU Teacher Prep Program Ranked No. 1 in the State

Florida Atlantic University's Elementary Education/ESOL/Reading program shares the No. 1 ranking for teacher prep programs in the state of Florida.

April 5, 2021

FAU Expert Answers Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines

The Schmidt College of Medicine's Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines.

March 31, 2021

FAU Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' 2022 'Best Graduate Schools'

Several FAU programs are ranked in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools" for 2022, which include programs in business, engineering, medicine, nursing and public affairs.

March 30, 2021

FAU Engineering Professor Receives Prestigious 'Blaise Pascal Medal'

Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has received the coveted "Blaise Pascal Medal" for engineering from the European Academy of Sciences.

March 29, 2021

FAU Finance Professor Named Fulbright Scholar

Florida Atlantic University finance professor Anna Agapova, Ph.D., has been designated a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for gender-related research in Finland.

March 26, 2021

FAU Teams Win at Florida Food Future Hackathon

Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science students recently competed in Florida Food Future Hackathon.

March 26, 2021

Researchers Urge Starting Smoking Cessation in Hospitalized Patients

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators say that starting smoking cessation in hospitalized patients would reduce many premature deaths.

March 25, 2021

FAU High Earns Perfect Graduation Rate Five Years Straight

The FL Department of Education recently released FL's High School Cohort 2019-20 Graduation Rate and FAU Lab School is the only district in the state with 100 percent graduation rate for five years straight.

March 25, 2021

Bargains Disappear in Overvalued South Florida Housing Market

The average home in Southeast Florida is overvalued by more than 11 percent, the result of continued low mortgage rates and a steady supply of new residents moving to the tri-county region.

March 23, 2021

These Baby Great White Sharks Love to Hang Out Near New York

FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators provide the first-ever glimpse into 3D movements of young great white sharks in the New York Bight using cutting-edge satellite technology.

March 23, 2021

Osher LLI at FAU Announces Spring Course Schedule

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Thursday, March 25.

March 23, 2021

Study Aims to (re)Define Latino Manhood and Masculinity

FAU College of Education researchers and collaborators delve deep into how Latino undergraduate male students' concepts of masculinity and family shape their leadership roles.

March 22, 2021

Not Even a Pandemic Could Stop Future FAU Physicians from 'Matching'

After a challenging year, FAU's soon-to-be physicians celebrated at Match Day. At noon today, the class of 2021 opened their sealed envelopes containing their residency match results.

March 19, 2021

FAU Study Shows Where Money is Best Spent to Fight a Pandemic

In deciding on how to combat pandemics like COVID-19, the total amount a government is willing to invest is critical.

March 17, 2021

The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Presents Kelly Mills, M.D.

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter will present a lecture by Kelly Mills, M.D.

March 16, 2021

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® Elects Officers

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently elected its 2021 officers, naming Michael Allison, J.D., as elected chairman and Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., as re-elected vice chairman.

March 16, 2021

FAU Researcher Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award for Cryptography

Shi Bai, Ph.D., a researcher in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, received the National Science Foundation CAREER award for his cutting-edge research in the fields of mathematical cryptography.

March 15, 2021

FAU Named 2021-2022 Voter Friendly Campus

Florida Atlantic University is one of 231 campuses nationwide to be designated as a "Voter-Friendly Campus."

March 11, 2021

FAU Unveils Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence

To rapidly advance the field of artificial intelligence and autonomy, FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently unveiled its "Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence."

March 11, 2021

FAU Study: Entrepreneurs Getting Big Boost from Online Lending

Online marketplace loans are leading to a sharp rise in new businesses, evidence that the lending platforms are helping to redefine the U.S. banking industry.

March 10, 2021

FAU Researchers Receive Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have received the coveted National Science Foundation CAREER awards totaling more than $1 million to drive the current artificial intelligence wave.

March 10, 2021

A Remote, Computerized Training Program Eases Anxiety in Children

A study is the first to explore the relationship between anxiety, inhibitory control and EEG measures in children, revealing a way to ease negative emotions using a computerized and remote training program.

March 9, 2021

Reconsider Renting: Housing Index Shows Buying Costs Decline

AAs house prices escalate across the nation, the strategy of renting a home is losing momentum because of historically low interest rates.

March 8, 2021

Floridians Bullish on U.S. Economy but Less Certain about Finances

While Floridians are upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents believe their finances won't return to normal until later this year or even beyond 2022

March 4, 2021

FAU Study: CPA Discipline Motivated by Political Regime

The severity of state sanctions handed out to certified public accountants (CPAs) is influenced by political regime, a practice with potentially dire consequences for companies and their shareholders.

March 3, 2021

Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU Designated 'Cancer Center of Excellence'

Memorial Cancer Institute/FAU (MCIFAU) has been recognized by the state's Department of Health as a "Florida Cancer Center of Excellence." It becomes just the fifth in the state to earn the designation.

March 3, 2021

FAU to Host Events for Women's History Month

Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter campuses, as well as online, to celebrate Women's History Month.

March 1, 2021

Scoot Over! Study Reveals E-Scooter Use in Washington D.C.

Researchers have built the first model to track travel patterns of e-scooter use that captures built environment variables more precisely and show that built environment and demographics both matter.

March 1, 2021

FAU Joins Partnership in Launching FL Food Waste Prevention Week

Florida Atlantic University has joined a public-private partnership to announce the first ever "Florida Food Waste Prevention Week" from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9.

February 26, 2021

FAU Recognized as 2021-2022 'Gold' Military Friendly® University

FAU has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School "Gold Designation" for the second time, based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by FAU's Military and Veterans Student Success Center.

February 25, 2021

Jupiter Arboretum Awarded Accreditation

The Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.

February 24, 2021

Drifter or Homebody? Study Reveals Where Whitespotted Eagle Rays Roam

Researchers from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators conducted the first multiyear study of large-scale movements of whitespotted eagle rays in U.S. waters using acoustic telemetry networks.

February 23, 2021

Cone Snail Venom Shows Potential for Treating Severe Malaria

A study by researchers at FAU and collaborators finds anti-adhesion drugs derived from cone snail venom may hold the key to treating malaria, COVID-19, AIDS and other diseases using blockage therapies.

February 18, 2021

In Response to Stephen Colbert, FAU Professor Says 'Spice it Up'

An engineering research professor gives a "shout out" to comedian Stephen Colbert who has referred to mathematical equations as an infernal salad of numbers, letters and symbols.

February 17, 2021

Osher LLI at FAU to Host National Film Festival LUNAFEST®

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University will present two virtual screenings of the 2021 LUNAFEST® Film Festival on Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4 at 4 p.m.

February 16, 2021

FAU Launches COVID-19 Registry and Repository to Advance Research

FAU has launched a registry and repository to contribute to new discoveries and knowledge related COVID-19 and is currently enrolling participants with prior documented positive test reports.

February 15, 2021

'Atlantic State of Mind' for FAU Homecoming 2021

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Homecoming 2021 "Atlantic State of Mind" beginning Monday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, Feb. 20, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses.

February 15, 2021

Employment Outlook Tied to Vaccine Rollouts, but Recovery May be Slow

The U.S. employment picture is gradually improving, but still unclear is whether COVID-19 vaccines will dramatically change consumer habits enough to realize a full economic recovery in the near-term.

February 11, 2021

30 FAU High Students Named National Merit Finalists

A total of 30 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition, the largest group in school history.

February 11, 2021

FAU Receives Nearly $1 Million from Johnson Scholarship Foundation

The Johnson Scholarship Foundation awarded Florida Atlantic University $943,000 for student scholarships and support services for first-generation transfer students.

February 10, 2021

Depressed Moms Who Breastfeed Boost Babies' Mood and Mutual Touch

A study using EEG is the first to show that feeding method (breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding) in depressed and non-depressed mothers boosts infants' mood, neuroprotection and mutual affectionate touch.

February 10, 2021

Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child's Friendships

An FAU study is the first to use longitudinal data to examine the interplay between being nice, being mean and friendship quality and experiences among children in fourth, fifth and sixth grades.

February 9, 2021

New FAU Board of Trustees Appointments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Barbara Feingold and Daniel Cane to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

February 8, 2021

FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted

FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

February 8, 2021

FAU High Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates

Florida Atlantic University High School students Christopher Cox and Paris Prince have been named candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

February 4, 2021

Digital Health Divide Runs Deep in Older Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have identified factors and reasons for digital health disparities in older adults, which have important implications for COVID-19 vaccinations.

February 3, 2021

FAU Pine Jog Builds Social-Emotional Skills via K-5 Nature Program

FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center offers "Teaching Empathy Through Nature" to public and private elementary schools and organizations that have out-of-school time programs for children in grades K-5.

February 2, 2021

Breaking the Chains of Incarceration in African American Males

Researchers from FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science developed an approach for re-entry programs that addresses centuries of oppression and segregation.

February 2, 2021

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black/African American History Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.

February 1, 2021

FAU Earns National Recognition for Diversity in Engineering

The American Society of Engineering Education has recognized the College of Engineering and Computer Science as a national leader in diversity in engineering for its commitment to inclusive excellence.

January 28, 2021

Registration Deadline Looms for FAU Business Plan Competition

The registration deadline is approaching for the 2021 Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition, which awards budding entrepreneurs a top prize of $10,000.

January 27, 2021

FAU Online Programs Rise in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

FAU's online master's in nursing administration program is ranked No. 11 in the nation in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, FAU's bachelor's degree program is ranked No. 53 in the nation this year.

January 26, 2021

Crunch! 'Shell-crushing' Sounds Revealed in a Large Marine Predator

FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators are the first to quantify "shell-crushing" consumption noises in a large marine predator using the whitespotted eagle ray.

January 26, 2021

FAU Libraries Debuts Spirit of America Digital Collection

Florida Atlantic University Libraries has announced a digital version of the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection.

January 25, 2021

FAU High Student Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar

Florida Atlantic University High School student Devin Willis was named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition.

January 21, 2021

FAU Video Tech Inventions Acquired by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A new, patent-pending video compression technology developed by researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science was recently acquired by Japanese industry giant Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

January 21, 2021

FAU Launches New Telehealth Certification Course

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing developed the certification course in response to the 'virtual' healthcare boom during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 19, 2021

Osher LLI at FAU Presents the 2021 Winter Lecture Series

The Osher LLI at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present a virtual lectures series, "The Sally Lapides and Art Solomon 2021 Winter Lecture Series," via Zoom webinars.

January 14, 2021

FAU Study: Banks Boost Out-of-Market Lending for Small Businesses

Banks are increasingly lending to small businesses outside of markets where the banks have offices, a geographic diversification that fuels job creation and economic growth.

January 13, 2021

FAU Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have developed a simplified COVID-19 testing protocol that is rapid, reliable and offers distinct advantages with less labor, expertise and equipment needed.

January 12, 2021

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Declines in Fourth Quarter

Hispanics in the United States did not end 2020 with an optimistic view of their financial situations.

January 12, 2021

FAU Announces 2021 'Frontiers in Science' Public Lecture Series

FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host its 2021 "Frontiers in Science" series with eight different virtual lectures on Fridays, beginning Jan. 15 through April 23.

January 11, 2021

'Hail to the Queen' - Saving the Caribbean Queen Conch

The world's leading expert on queen conch aquaculture who is a scientist at FAU's Harbor Branch has published a comprehensive, step-by-step manual to culture and restore the revered Caribbean queen conch.

January 7, 2021

FAU Names Dean for College of Social Work and Criminal Justice

Florida Atlantic University has announced Naelys Luna, Ph.D. as its founding dean of the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University.

January 5, 2021

FAU Hospitality Expert: Pent-Up Demand Could Buoy Cruise Lines in 2021

The hospitality and tourism industry will lead Florida out of the coronavirus pandemic starting in 2021, but a full recovery likely will take years.

December 21, 2020

South Florida Homebuyers Bear Burden of Keeping Prices Within Reach

South Florida homes remain significantly overpriced but not as much as they were during the summer, according to a study from researchers at Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities.

December 17, 2020

FAU Grad, Entrepreneur Passionate About Helping People

Hannah Herbst has accomplished more than some do in a lifetime -all before turning 20 years old.

December 17, 2020

FAU Celebrates Fall 2020 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,900 degrees for the fall 2020 semester in a special virtual ceremony.

December 17, 2020

Restaurant Franchisors May Regret Sweetheart Deals to Grow Businesses

Restaurant franchisors should think twice about loosening contract terms and lowering fees to expand operations during a recession, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

December 16, 2020

FAU Offers K-12 Teachers Free Course on Tips to Teach Online

To address the many challenges of teaching during the pandemic, FAU's College of Education is offering a free eight-hour online certificate course for K-12 teachers to assist them with teaching online.

December 14, 2020

Empowering Advanced Practice Nurses Key to Better Healthcare Access

The pandemic helped to upend the typical status quo bias by showing that advanced practice nurses (APNs) are worthy of expanded powers in underserved areas, according to research by FAU professors.

December 10, 2020

FAU Receives Grant to Study Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

A Florida Department of Health grant will help FAU researchers to evaluate health effects of exposure to harmful algal blooms in Florida and possible increased susceptibility in those infected with COVID-19.

December 10, 2020

FAU's Lawrence Toll Among World's Most 'Highly Cited Researchers'

Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named by The Web of Science(TM) among its most Highly Cited Researchers(TM). His publications rank in the top 1 percent by citations according to Clarivate(TM).

December 9, 2020

FAU Shatters Research Funding Record for First Quarter of Fiscal Year

FAU saw a whopping 92 percent increase in research funding in the first three months of fiscal year 2020-2021 compared to the same timeframe in 2019-2020.

December 8, 2020

Stunning Discovery Finds Bonefish Dive 'Deep' into the Abyss to Spawn

Using active acoustic telemetry and sonar data, FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators are the first to track a shallow water fish diving 450 feet deep to spawn and provide detailed documentation.

December 7, 2020

Index: Even in a Pandemic, Demand for Homes Remains Robust

The coronavirus crisis has led to a surge in joblessness and economic uncertainty, but interest in homeownership across the country remains as strong as it was before the pandemic.

December 7, 2020

FAU's eLearning is Award Winning, Nationally Recognized

In response to the global pandemic, FAU's COCE needed to respond quickly and meaningfully to the sudden transition required of faculty and graduate teaching assistants to switch to an online/remote setting.

December 7, 2020

FAU Economist: Buyers Beware of Peaking U.S. Housing Market

Motivated by mortgage rates near historic lows and a persistent shortage of homes for sale that's steadily driving up prices, many middle-income consumers want to buy before values escalate out of reach.

December 2, 2020

Kurt Wallach Awarded Honorary Doctorate from FAU

FAU has awarded Kurt Wallach an honorary doctorate in humane letters in recognition of his lifelong commitment to Holocaust education and his extraordinary achievements in the face of unimaginable obstacles.

December 2, 2020

FAU Hospitality Summit to Address Coronavirus Concerns for 2021

The immediate future of the hospitality industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic will be the focus of a summit hosted by the Florida Atlantic University College of Business this month.

December 1, 2020

FAU Receives NIH Grant to Enhance Social Engagement in Older Adults

FAU neuroscience, physics and nursing researchers have received a grant from the National Institute of Aging to test a mathematical model designed to optimize social and physical engagement in older adults.

December 1, 2020

Study: Nonprofits Must Connect with Donors During Pandemic

Despite the economic hardship brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, philanthropic giving has increased substantially nationwide. But how do nonprofits connect with potential donors?

November 30, 2020

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® Companies Named Honorees

GrowFL has announced that 4ocean, PBC, Aventusoft and MPLT Healthcare, all companies within the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®, are "2020 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees."

November 23, 2020

Very Hungry and Angry, Caterpillars Head-butt to Get What They Want

An FAU study shows that when food is scarce, monarch butterfly caterpillars go from peaceful feeders to aggressive fighters. The results look something like a combination of boxing and "bumper" cars.

November 19, 2020

Endangered Juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish Found in St. Lucie River

FAU Harbor Branch and FWC scientists successfully caught, tagged and released a juvenile smalltooth sawfish in the Indian River Lagoon - a major step for sawfish research and recovery efforts in Florida.

November 19, 2020

FAU Announces Largest Gift in School's History

Florida Atlantic University officially announced today that it has received its largest gift in school history - a $20 million gift from benefactors Kurt and Marilyn Wallach.

November 17, 2020

FAU Again Rates Among Nation's Best Programs for Entrepreneur Studies

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business improved its standing among top programs for entrepreneurship studies, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review.

November 17, 2020

FAU and Memorial Healthcare System Establish Research Partnership

FAU and Memorial Healthcare System have formed a research partnership, which combines their expertise and resources in clinical research, clinical trials, basic research and translational biomedical research.

November 16, 2020

FAU Lecture "Mascots: Native American Representation in Sports"

The controversy over Indigenous mascots has been a part of U.S. cultural conversations for decades and now it looms ever larger in our public consciousness.

November 13, 2020

Dopamine Surge Reveals How Even for Mice, 'There's No Place Like Home'

A study by FAU neuroscientists demonstrates how 'coming home' produces a signal of comfort in mice and is the first to show that home evokes a surge of dopamine that mimics the response to a dose of cocaine.

November 12, 2020

Study: Travelers Care More About Customer Reviews Than Low Prices

Operators of hotels and short-term rental properties looking to build back business hampered by the coronavirus pandemic shouldn't worry about low prices as much as customer opinions, according to a new study.

November 12, 2020

It's Not Too Late to Cast Your Vote...For Best FAU Research Images

FAU is giving everyone the chance to cast their votes (again), but this time for the best images captured by its researchers in a contest that highlights work from across all of FAU's 10 colleges.

November 12, 2020

FAU Tech Runway to Celebrate Virtual Maverick Reception

FAU Tech Runway® will host the 2020 Maverick Reception virtually on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.

November 10, 2020

Diplomacy Team Wins Second National Title at Model U.N.

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at FAU recently competed in the virtual National Model United Nations competition and finished first overall out of 43 competing universities and received seven awards.

November 9, 2020

What's That Growing on Your Face Mask?

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researcher has developed a novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks and other items at home or at work and has received a provisional patent for the technology.

November 9, 2020

FAU to Host Conference on Corporate Finance and Governance

The Florida Atlantic University College of Business is hosting a virtual conference on corporate finance and governance that will bring together leading researchers.

November 5, 2020

Major Gift for Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education

A multi-million dollar gift from Arthur Gutterman will name the Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education.

November 4, 2020

Study First to Show Relationship between a Bird's Gut and its Brain

FAU scientists studied songbirds' gut microbiome and have identified potentially critical bacteria affecting cognition and performance.

November 4, 2020

The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule

The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.

November 4, 2020

Herbert Weissbach Receives BioFlorida's 'Lifetime Achievement Award'

FAU's Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., received BioFlorida's "Lifetime Achievement Award," reserved to recognize outstanding industry leadership and significant contributions throughout an individual's career.

November 3, 2020

Boo! How Do Mexican Cavefish Escape Predators?

A few fish, like Mexican cavefish, have evolved in unique environments without predators. A study on escape evolution reveals vast differences in startle reflex responses between cavefish populations.

October 29, 2020

Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.

October 29, 2020

Research Park at FAU Company Joins NSF CAKE at FAU

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently announced that its client company, GoAwake, has joined the NSF CAKE at FAU.

October 28, 2020

FAU Offers New 'Dermatology NP Post-graduate Certificate Program'

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new certificate program for nurse practitioners to enable them to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.

October 27, 2020

Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida

Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds a slight edge over U.S. President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters.

October 27, 2020

FAU Awarded U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant for AI

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers receive $653,393 grant to improve learning and operation of artificial intelligence systems.

October 22, 2020

FAU High Receives GreatSchools.org 2020 College Success Award

FAU High School has received a prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation's leading nonprofit empowering parents to unlock educational opportunities for their children.

October 22, 2020

FAU's Board of Trustees Elects Vice Chair

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees recently elected Brent Burns as its vice chair.

October 22, 2020

Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients

A retrospective cross-sectional study by FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.

October 21, 2020

Research Park at FAU Welcomes New Authority Board Member

Sherry Ambrose was recently announced as a new member of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority.

October 21, 2020

Scientists are First in the World to Spawn Bonefish in Captivity

FAU Harbor Branch and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have reached a groundbreaking milestone in fish reproduction research by successfully inducing captive bonefish to spawn in aquaculture tanks.

October 20, 2020

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 the No. 11 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.

October 20, 2020

Study: Airlines, Airports Must Do More for Stressed-Out Passengers

With the coronavirus crisis dealing the travel industry one of the biggest blows in its history, a new study suggests that airlines and airports should be doing more to help passengers cope with stress.

October 19, 2020

FAU Student Wins Prestigious Florida Startup Competition

For the first time since 2014, a Florida Atlantic University student has taken first-place honors and a $10,000 cash prize in Florida Venture Forum's Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition.

October 19, 2020

Mitch Albom in Virtual FAU/Palm Beach Book Festival Event

Mitch Albom will discuss his book "Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake and the Making of a Family."

October 15, 2020

FAU Researchers Receive $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will analyze stem cell activation with a focus on age-related and degenerative diseases to provide a basis for the development of regenerative therapies.

October 14, 2020

Novel Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris

FAU Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators have obtained a quantitative number for biomass from oceanic plastic debris using a novel visualization method that provides the first estimate of its kind.

October 13, 2020

FAU Poll: Biden Regains Lead on Trump in Battleground Florida

Democratic nominee Joe Biden pushed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump in the battleground Sunshine State, according to a survey of likely Florida voters.

October 13, 2020

Assaults on Science Causing Alarming and Avoidable Deaths in the U.S.

In a commentary, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say "pandemic politics" is causing assaults on science, the FDA, the CDC as well as the health of the U.S. public.

October 12, 2020

FAU Pine Jog's Climate READY Program Receives NOAA Grant

Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center's Climate Resilience Education and Action for Dedicated Youth Program recently received funding from NOAA's Environmental Literacy Program.

October 12, 2020

Tim Weiner, Author of 'The Folly and the Glory,' in Online Event

FAU and the Palm Beach Book Festival present New York Times best-selling author Tim Weiner with his book about America, Russia and political warfare.

October 12, 2020

Commercial Music Professors Receive Latin Grammy Nomination

This is the third Latin Grammy nomination for the Quinteto Leopoldo Federico and Alejandro Sánchez-Samper and Matt Baltrucki.

October 8, 2020

Trick-or-treat for Halloween? Here's What You Need to Know

Terry Adirim, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine, answers some of the most frequently asked questions and offers tips regarding COVID-19 and "trick-or-treating" during the pandemic.

October 8, 2020

FAU Index Shows Greater Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics continues to recover from the sharp decline at the start of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

October 7, 2020

OLLI at FAU Jupiter Presents Lectures on U.S. Presidential Election

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU in Jupiter will present two online lectures by Ralph Nurnberger, Ph.D. on Oct. 15 and Nov. 12, via Zoom.

October 7, 2020

Empty Stadiums Present New Challenge for Sports Marketers

One of the best ways to promote a product or company is to buy advertising or sponsorships at a sporting event, but marketers need a new game plan now that many stadiums are empty.

October 6, 2020

FAU to Host Virtual Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month

FAU will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of virtual events for students and staff beginning Thursday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

October 1, 2020

FAU and the Palm Beach Book Festival Present Jeffrey Toobin

Jeffrey Toobin will discuss his book "True Crimes and Misdemeanors" with Joe Klein, author of "Primary Colors."

October 1, 2020

Deep Price Cuts Will Set Bad Precedent for Hotels After Pandemic Ends

Hoteliers are bracing for a tenuous tourist season as the fallout from the COVID-19 recession lingers, but deep discounting should not be part of the recovery playbook

October 1, 2020

FAU Awarded $5.3 Million to Detect Cognitive Change in Older Drivers

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and collaborators have received a $5.3 million NIH grant to detect cognitive change in older drivers using rapidly available and discreet in-vehicle sensors.

September 30, 2020

Theatre Lab Kicks Off Season with Virtual Masterclasses

On Sundays throughout October, Theatre Lab will once again welcome some of the nation's emerging and established playwrights to share readings of their newest plays followed by a discussion about their work.

September 29, 2020

FAU's Board of Trustees Reelects Chair

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected current chair Abdol Moabery during its recent annual retreat.

September 28, 2020

Study: Tepid Home Prices May Reflect Waning Interest in New York City

Is living in the New York metropolitan area losing its appeal? It's entirely possible, say researchers at Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities.

September 23, 2020

Gulf of Mexico Mission: 'Ocean Blue Holes Are Not Created Equal'

A team of scientists from FAU's Harbor Branch and collaborators recently explored the depths of the "Green Banana" Blue Hole thanks to gutsy scuba divers and an innovative 500-pound autonomous benthic lander.

September 23, 2020

Global Ventures at FAU Receives Soft Landings Designation

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce that its recently launched Soft Landings Center Initiative has received official designation by the InBIA.

September 22, 2020

Master's Degree in AI Now Within Reach of Low-income Students

FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $1 million NSF grant for an accelerated five-year program in artificial intelligence for low-income, high-achieving students.

September 22, 2020

FAU Online Exhibitions Look at Past, Present and Future Politics

Four online exhibitions are united by a consideration of current and historic political issues.

September 21, 2020

FAU High is Top Public School in FL for National Merit Semifinalists

A total of 34 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

September 21, 2020

Florida Housing Markets Overpriced as Buyers Stay Busy During Pandemic

Housing markets in eight of 10 key metro areas of Florida are overpriced as home values continue to climb in much of the state despite the uncertainty created by the pandemic.

September 17, 2020

FAU Lands $11 Million Contract from U.S. Office of Naval Research

FAU's Harbor Branch has landed an $11,179,001 contract from the U.S. Office of Naval Research to develop a next-generation bathyphotometer sensor for natural oceanic bioluminescence assessments.

September 16, 2020

Mapping Cavefish Brains Leads to Origin of Behavioral Evolution

A study is the first to look inside the brains of cavefish with millimeter resolution and show how individual neurons and brain regions that drive complex behaviors, including sleep and feeding have evolved.

September 16, 2020

FAU's International Business Program Improves in U.S. News Ranking

Florida Atlantic University's International Business undergraduate program moved up three spots to No. 22 in the latest U.S. News & World Report national rankings.

September 16, 2020

Trump Gains on Biden in Florida, Making Battleground State a Dead Heat

After falling behind Democratic nominee Joe Biden in May, U.S. President Donald Trump has surged back into a virtual dead heat in the battleground Sunshine State.

September 15, 2020

FAU to Host Virtual Events in Honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a series of virtual events beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

September 15, 2020

FAU Moves Up in 'U.S. News & World Report's' List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," to No. 136 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities. FAU ranked No. 140 in 2020.

September 14, 2020

Virtual Event Addresses Florida's Showdown Over Felon Voting Rights

FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents the free virtual event "Pay-to-Vote or Protecting Democracy? Florida's Showdown Over Felon Voting Rights"

September 14, 2020

High-risk Patients for Colorectal Cancer Lack Colonoscopy Knowledge

An FAU Schmidt College of Medicine study shows a lack of knowledge of patients with biopsy proven advanced colorectal polyps about their need for repeat colonoscopy and the proper surveillance interval.

September 14, 2020

FAU Alumni Association Launches AMPLIFY

FAU's Alumni Association has launched AMPLIFY, a new program that features a series of webinars, spotlights and digital content that will be based upon the national heritage celebration of each month.

September 10, 2020

FAU Awarded $2.4 Million NSF Grant to Train Data Scientists

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at FAU will train graduate students in data science technologies and applications.

September 10, 2020

FAU Students Brainstorming Ideas For Entrepreneurs Hurt by Pandemic

Companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic will get a boost this fall from students in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.

September 9, 2020

Mindfulness with Paced Breathing and Lowering Blood Pressure

Increased stress may adversely affect health and well-being. FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators explore the possibility that mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure.

September 9, 2020

The Politics of Protest: The First Amendment and Free Expression

Local leaders discuss petitioning the government and the role of local government.

September 4, 2020

Renting a Home Beats Buying in Many Cities Amid COVID-19 Price Bump

The U.S. housing market has remained surprisingly resilient during the coronavirus crisis, pushing home prices even higher and making renting the more attractive option in many markets.

September 3, 2020

FAU Foundation Board Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Members

Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Raul Valero '10 in the 2021 fiscal year and Paul Pagnato '86 and Arlene Fine Klepper in the 2020 fiscal year.

September 3, 2020

Guilt by Dissociation: Study Sheds Light on Serotonin in Autism

A study by a leading FAU neuroscientist and collaborators on serotonin, a mood-regulating molecule in the brain that regulates many brain synapses, is helping to unravel a neurotransmitter puzzle.

September 2, 2020

Face Shield or Face Mask to Stop the Spread of COVID-19?

FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers illustrate why face shields alone don't work and how a face mask with a valve allows droplets to pass through the exhale valve unfiltered.

September 1, 2020

Study: Health Care Workers' Satisfaction Key to Patient Experiences

The health care industry's trend toward making care more consumer-driven and patient-centered by transferring risk and control to patients is actually placing more stress on those who work on the front lines.

September 1, 2020

Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings and City Living Helped Wood Storks Thrive

A study of wetland birds shows city storks did better than their non-urban counterparts when natural marshes are in bad shape. Urban areas buffer a species from the unpredictability of natural food sources.

August 31, 2020

Study: Health Care Pros Will Accept Money to Violate Privacy Law

The next crop of health care professionals has a price when it comes to illegally releasing confidential medical information, according to researchers.

August 26, 2020

Scientists Catalogue Shark and Ray Distribution in Florida Lagoon

FAU Harbor Branch researchers conducted the first long-term, in-depth analysis of the elasmobranch community in the southern Indian River Lagoon, categorizing 630 individuals of 16 species.

August 25, 2020

COVID-19: How South Korea Prevailed While the U.S. Failed

In a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine," researchers demonstrate the stark differences in public health strategies from two democratic republics: South Korea and the United States.

August 20, 2020

Hurricanes and Vulnerable Populations: How Will They Cope and Adapt?

FAU researchers and collaborators have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study populations in risky housing conditions in the midst of a pandemic and a very busy hurricane season.

August 19, 2020

FAU, Palm Beach Book Festival with New York Times Best-Selling Authors

Heather Lende will discuss her book, "Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics" in this virtual event.

August 18, 2020

FAU Awarded $2.2 Million to Monitor Algal Blooms in Lake Okeechobee

A scientist from FAU's Harbor Branch received a grant from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection to develop a sensing and visualization package to monitor harmful algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee.

August 17, 2020

FAU's New Medical Students Pledge to Combat Healthcare Disparities

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine recently welcomed the incoming class of 2020 with a virtual White Coat Ceremony and White Coats-4-Care Donor event.

August 13, 2020

FAU's Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise Honored

FAU's Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise has become the second program within the College of Business to be named an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.

August 13, 2020

Grad Receives Fourth Degree From FAU, Hopes to Mentor Immigrants