NEWS ARCHIVE


Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution

By | August 26, 2026

FAU researchers found microplastics in 95% of sediment samples from a protected Florida freshwater wetland, showing that even wetlands shielded from development can't escape plastic pollution.

South Florida Labor Market Shifts as Pandemic Hiring Slows

By | August 25, 2026

South Florida's labor market is entering an era of course correction as the hiring surge that accompanied the region's pandemic-era population and employment boom begins to fade, according to a report from FAU.

FAU's Ali A. Danesh Named Distinguished Fellow by Audiology Academy

By | August 20, 2026

Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D., has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, recognizing his exemplary contributions and sustained commitment to advancing audiology.

Theatre Lab Announced its 2026-27 Season

By | August 20, 2026

Theatre Lab, announced its 2026-27 season, beginning with its annual a Heckscher Theatre for Families production - the world premiere of "Baker Street Beginnings."

'Snooping' on Dolphins Reveals Hotspots for Food and Friends

By | August 18, 2026

What if dolphins are listening to their prey--and their prey are listening right back? FAU researchers reveal acoustic clues about where dolphins socialize, hunt and interact with their underwater world.

FAU Foundation Raises $70M in 2026 Fiscal Year

By | August 17, 2026

Florida Atlantic's Foundation (FAUF) raised more than $70 million from nearly 10,000 donors at the close of the 2026 fiscal year, marking one of the top five fundraising totals in the university's history.

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks

By | August 12, 2026

New FAU research finds men who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have up to a 30% greater risk of prostate cancer, adding to growing evidence of the health risks linked to UPFs.

FAU, Palm Beach Pops Present a 'Holiday Spectacular' Concert

By | August 12, 2026

FAU and Palm Beach Pops will usher in the holidays with a "Holiday Spectacular" concert with acclaimed conductor, vocalist and music director Tony DeSare and singer, actress and Broadway star Katharine McPhee.

FAU Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates

By | August 11, 2026

Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 1,900 degrees today over the course of four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, FAU Student Union, Boca Raton campus.

Dolby Laboratories Acquires FAU Video Compression Tech Portfolio

By | August 10, 2026

FAU's video-compression technology portfolio, including 250 granted patents and 16 essential to the VVC/H.266 standard, has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories to advance next-generation video worldwide.