FAU Receives $2.9 Million NIH Grant for Bilingual Study
A psychology professor will continue a unique longitudinal study of bilingual development in children, focusing on language, literacy, cognitive growth, and academic achievement for Spanish-speaking children.
FAU Publishes Book to Honor 100 Women of Distinction
The contributions to FAU by 100 women are celebrated in "Legacymakers: 100 Women of Distinction at Florida Atlantic University."
Gov. Scott Visits A.D. Henderson University School, FAU High
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School today to witness firsthand the innovative education within the world of STEM that is being offered to its students.
Daymond John of ABC's 'Shark Tank' to Speak at FAU Sept. 8
Daymond John, founder of FUBU and co-star of ABC's "Shark Tank," will speak at FAU on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday, April 1.
Is HUD Housing Affordable? Not If You Factor Commute Costs
Where to live can be a dilemma for many Americans. A new FAU study is the first to evaluate the affordability of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Multifamily recipients.
New Grant for College of Nursing Doctoral Nursing Students
The College of Nursing has received a grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare to fund doctoral nursing students as part of a national initiative to support 1,000 nurse scholars.
Sleep Tight, Fruit Fly - New Gene Identified
Fruit flies can tell us a lot about sleep deprivation and metabolic disorders. A study is the first to show that a conserved gene - translin - works as a modulator of sleep in response to metabolic changes.
FAU Offers Free Hearing Screenings
Florida Atlantic University's Department of Communication Science and Disorders will host free hearing screenings on Tuesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Thursday, April 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.
New Study Shows Fewer Americans Now Pray, Believe in God
A new study by researchers at FAU and their collaborators has revealed a dramatic decline in the number of adult Americans who pray or believe in God, hitting an all-time low in 2014.
The Passing of a Champion of Peace: Leon Charney
Leon Charney played a pivotal role in achieving the historic 1978 peace accords