NEWS ARCHIVE


FAU/CSU Study: More Paid Time Off Keeps U.S. Workers From Quitting

By | January 29, 2026

Drawing on 18 years of data and 32,000 early-career workers, a first-of-its-kind study shows paid time off is a powerful driver of employee retention, significantly lowering voluntary resignations.

FAU Honors Craig Zinn as Business Leader of the Year

By | January 29, 2026

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted a ceremony to honor Craig Zinn, an American automotive entrepreneur and philanthropist, as its 31st "Business Leader of the Year" event.

FAU Climbs in U.S News and World Report's 2026 Online Rankings

By | January 27, 2026

Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program catapulted 46 spots to No. 77 from No. 123 in the nation for the 2026 "Best Online Programs" rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

FAU Becomes State's First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer

By | January 27, 2026

FAU leaps ahead to become Florida's first university to host a public, onsite quantum computer - powering breakthrough research, hands-on learning, and real-world innovation through a partnership with D-Wave.

FAU 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch

By | January 26, 2026

Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. FAU researchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.

FAU's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE

By | January 22, 2026

Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., in FAU's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, one of the highest honors in higher education research.

Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival

By | January 21, 2026

A new FAU Harbor Branch study reveals a surprising strategy for long-term survival: Alaska's beluga whales mate with multiple partners over years, creating many half-siblings that preserve genetic diversity.

FAU Engineering's Ubicquia Innovation Center to Open in Spring

By | January 15, 2026

The Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure will open this spring to advance AI-driven smart infrastructure, and Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D., will serve as the inaugural director.

FAU Report: South Florida Economy Robust Despite National Challenges

By | January 14, 2026

South Florida's economy and businesses exhibited some growth over the past quarter, a contrast to the national economy's concerns, according to a report produced by an economist at Florida Atlantic University.

December Logistics Score Hits Record Low During Holiday Season

By | January 13, 2026

The Logistics Managers' Index ended the year with the lowest score since April 2024, fueled by record inventory depletion amid consumer holiday shopping, according to researchers at FAU and four other schools.