FAU Researcher Asks: Can AI Understand Space, Time and Pain?
A Florida Atlantic researcher suggests that patterns in language alone may explain more of AI's apparent understanding than previously thought, raising new questions about what these systems actually know.
FAU Study Finds Hawaiian Corals Respond Differently to Ocean Heat
New FAU Harbor Branch research reveals why some corals withstand ocean warming better than others, offering insights to help identify resilient corals and guide reef restoration as marine heat waves intensify.
Alka Sapat Named National Academy of Public Administration Fellow
Florida Atlantic's Alka Sapat, Ph.D., has been named a 2026 Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, one of the nation's highest honors in public administration and public policy.
FAU Leads $5.7M Initiative to Boost Literacy, Prepare Educators for AI
FDOE is partnering with FAU as it leads a three-year, $5.7 million effort to raise literacy and numeracy outcomes in high-need schools and prepare educators to effectively use artificial intelligence (AI).
FAU Report: High Prices Persist Despite Cooling Inflation
Inflation may be cooling, but Americans are still living with a much higher price level than they were a year ago, according to a report from an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Receives NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce
FAU has received a $200,000 NIST award to strengthen the quantum cybersecurity workforce across South Florida and the Treasure Coast through hands-on training, curriculum development and career pathways.
FAU Welcomes 250 High School Students for Engineer Your Future Day
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science hosted Engineer Your Future Day, giving high school students hands-on opportunities to explore engineering and computer science alongside faculty and students.
FAU Lands NIH Grant to Study New Cells That May Repair Nerve Damage
FAU researchers will study newly identified myelin-producing cells for clues to nerve repair and potential new treatments for neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch
Blue Ops is establishing a maritime systems operation at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for ocean technology, autonomous systems, national defense research, testing and workforce development.
FAU Lab Schools Earns No. 1 National Ranking from Niche
A.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School were ranked No. 1 both in the nation and in Florida among "Best Public K-12 Schools," in Niche's 2027 rankings.