NEWS ARCHIVE


Robotic Cats Are 'Purr-fect' Companions for Isolated Seniors

By | May 28, 2020

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers a "purr-fect" solution to comfort and engage older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias during the pandemic - interactive robotic cats.

'With This Ring,' Scientists Hope to Predict COVID-19

By | May 27, 2020

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers are conducting a study designed to predict COVID-19 in healthcare workers on the frontline of the pandemic. At the center of it all - a ring.

FAU Expert Cautions about Securities Fraud During Coronavirus Crisis

By | May 21, 2020

Securities fraud levels rise in periods of economic downturns so there are reasons to be concerned about improper dealings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Existing Racial Inequalities in Death from COVID-19 Will Soar

By | May 19, 2020

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researcher and collaborators say now is the time to address short-term clinical and public health challenges to ensure equal access to any lifesaving innovation for COVID-19.

Biden Leads Trump in Florida, But President Favored to Win New Term

By | May 15, 2020

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has pushed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, but Trump still is favored to win re-election.

COVID-19 Turning Vacant Homes Into Real Estate Darlings

By | May 11, 2020

Vacant homes, long considered a drag on the U.S. real estate market, are getting an image makeover courtesy of the coronavirus crisis.

FAU Medical Students Collect and Donate More than 23,000 PPE Items

By | May 11, 2020

FAU medical students collected thousands of surgical gloves, facemasks, face shields, surgical gowns, surgical caps, boot covers, sanitation supplies, and even four P100 respirators for health care workers.

FAU Receives CARES Act Funding to Help Reduce Impact of COVID-19

By | May 8, 2020

Florida Atlantic University has received funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

AIT Program Grads Successfully Switch Students to Online Learning

By | May 7, 2020

For 10 student-teachers in FAU's Accelerated Induction into Teaching (AIT) program, becoming a full-time teacher before receiving their college degree became even more of a challenge.

FAU High Students Miss Two Commencements Due to COVID-19

By | May 7, 2020

Three FAU High School students will be receiving their college degree along with their high school diploma in the same week.