NEWS ARCHIVE


Power Grids to Epidemics: Small Patterns Trigger Systemic Failures

By | February 18, 2026

New FAU research finds that tiny clusters of interacting units, or motifs, can trigger major cascades, which could help to predict sudden shifts in power grids, ecosystems and social networks.

Winners of Second CMBB Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced

By | February 18, 2026

FAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Schmidt College of Science, has announced the winners of its second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon.

Logistics Rebound in January Amid Uneven Economic Pressures

By | February 16, 2026

The logistics industry rebounded in January, marking its fastest expansion in seven months, underscoring early signs of diverging economic outcomes across sectors and ongoing economic restructuring.

FAU to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by Hosting Museum Exhibit

By | February 16, 2026

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Florida Atlantic University will host one of six "Freedom Truck" mobile museums currently touring the United States.

FAU's Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference

By | February 16, 2026

FAU engineering researchers presented their novel federated learning AI model, pFedDB, at the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, which had an acceptance rate of 17.6%.

'Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776' at FAU

By | February 13, 2026

Florida Atlantic University's Department of History presents "Inheriting the Revolution: The Modern Legacy of 1776," on Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.

Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks

By | February 12, 2026

A national FAU study shows teen sexting is rising fast - fueling coercion, privacy breaches and sextortion. Nearly half of those who sent images had them shared without consent, underscoring urgent safety gaps.

FAU Study: Tiny Worm Offers Clues to Combat Chemotherapy Neurotoxicity

By | February 11, 2026

A new study used tiny worms to model nerve damage from a common chemotherapy drug and found treatments that reduced seizures and motor deficits, pointing to ways to protect patients.

FAU Athletics Announces $2 Million Gift from Hagerty Family

By | February 10, 2026

FAU Athletics is proud to announce another gift from long-time donors Michelle and Michael Hagerty, who have pledged $2 million in support of women's scholarships and the Competitive Excellence Fund.

FAU Feasibility Study: Queen Conch Aquaculture and Seagrass Impacts

By | February 10, 2026

FAU Harbor Branch has launched a study to assess the commercial viability and environmental benefits of queen conch aquaculture in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, including market potential and seagrass impacts.