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FAU's Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., Named Senior Member of the NAI

By | March 19, 2026

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 Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution

By | March 18, 2026

Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., recipient of FAU's Innovation Pilot Award, has developed a pioneering shark deterrent device that uses a galvanic electric field that cuts bycatch by up to 69%.

FAU-FWC Study: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Make a Comeback

By | March 17, 2026

FAU and FWC researchers report endangered smalltooth sawfish are making a comeback in a historical Florida nursery. Young fish repeatedly use the same mangrove-lined habitats - offering new hope for recovery.

FAU Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade

By | March 16, 2026

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's Supplemental Instruction Program Earns Accreditation

By | March 16, 2026

FAU's Supplemental Instruction Program, within the Center for Learning and Student Success, recently earned accreditation from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction for the first time.

Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress

By | March 13, 2026

FAU research shows that wild Northern cardinals' gut microbes respond to subtle, everyday stressors, linking microbial shifts to physiology, health and resilience in coping with environmental pressures.

The 'Croak' Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs

By | March 12, 2026

An FAU study shows parasites can affect mating signals in green treefrogs by subtly altering male calls, influencing how females choose mates.

FAU Ascends to 'A' Grade on National Campus Antisemitism Report Card

By | March 12, 2026

Florida Atlantic University has risen to an "A" grade from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card.

AR Job Coaching Boosts Performance by 79% for People With Disabilities

By | March 11, 2026

An FAU study finds augmented reality can transform job training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, boosting task accuracy from 14% to 93% and cutting training from months to minutes.

FAU Receives $1.5M Gift for Engineering and Biology Scholarships

By | March 11, 2026

FAU has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for students studying ocean and mechanical engineering and biology.