FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
Cross Country Healthcare, FAU Release 2026 State of Nursing Report
A national survey of 2,000 nurses shows rising strain since 2022 - burnout, pay concerns and staffing shortages up sharply - despite strong purpose and growing calls for flexibility, security and support.
HHS Regional Director Visits FAU to Witness Health Impact in Action
FAU hosted HHS regional director and alumna Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., to its Boca Raton campus for a visit highlighting workforce training, research and community health initiatives.
FAU Seeks Older Adults for Alzheimer's Disease Brain Imaging Study
A new FAU study is using advanced MRI to track brain energy changes, aiming to identify a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease progression and response to potential treatments in older adults.
They Matched! FAU Celebrates Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day 2026 with its largest graduating class to date - 79 students - marking a significant milestone in their journey to becoming physicians.
FAU's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI
FAU's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors for pioneering neuropharmacology research advancing safer pain therapies and addiction treatments.
FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
FAU researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
FAU Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior
FAU has received a $2.4M NIH grant to study how the neuronal immune receptor IL-1R1 shapes brain circuits, behavior, and social function, offering new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
FAU researchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
FAU has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to advance national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.