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FAU Announces 2026 Kenan Social Engagement Scholars

By | February 10, 2026

Florida Atlantic University announced five recipients of the 2026 Kenan Social Engagement Program scholarships, a program to educate students on entrepreneurship that can address a pressing social need.

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.

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.

Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk

By | February 5, 2026

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 Poll: Hispanic Consumers More Optimistic Heading into New Year

By | February 4, 2026

Hispanic consumer confidence rebounded sharply at the end of 2025, offering an early signal of improving economic sentiment heading into the new year, according to new data from FAU's BEPI.

FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs

By | February 4, 2026

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.

FAU Nursing Named Lead Academic Affiliate in Caring Science

By | February 4, 2026

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is designated Lead Caring Science Academic Affiliate by the Watson Caring Science Institute, honoring 40 years of global leadership in caring science education.

Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon

By | February 3, 2026

Rising CO₂ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new FAU Harbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.

FAU Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering

By | January 30, 2026

FAU engineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.

FAU/CSU Study: More Paid Time Off Keeps U.S. Workers From Quitting

By | January 29, 2026

Drawing on 18 years of data and 32,000 early-career workers, a first-of-its-kind study shows paid time off is a powerful driver of employee retention, significantly lowering voluntary resignations.