FAU's Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Appointed to Three ASCE Committees
Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed to three prestigious committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
FAU Receives Gift to Install Jerusalem Stone on Wallach Building
FAU received a gift from Joshua and Harriet Kalin that will support the Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building and add a significant element to the building.
Triple Threat as Sharks, Beach Nourishment and Murky Waters Collide
FAU researchers show beach nourishment can cloud South Florida waters for miles, disrupting blacktip sharks' feeding nearshore and possibly shifting behavior - raising concerns for ecosystems and human safety.
FAU Study: How Unsupervised Screen Time Harms Vulnerable Preschoolers
FAU researchers show that unsupervised screen time - TV and handheld devices - can worsen behavior in young children, especially those with language delays, by replacing key interactions with parents and peers.
FAU Libraries Join Prestigious Research Association
FAU Libraries was recently voted into the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), marking a significant milestone in FAU's continued growth as a research institution.
Some Dark Web Users Share Traits with Those Involved in Crime
Using a national survey, researchers show that dark web users are far more likely to have criminal histories, low self-control and deviant peers - revealing who is drawn to these hidden online spaces.
Parasites Defy Biodiversity Rules, Thriving Far from the Equator
By tracking infections across snails, crabs and fish, FAU researchers reveal a surprising twist to a classic biodiversity pattern. Certain trematode parasites are more common in cooler, temperate waters.
President's Gala Raises $2.5M to Benefit Student-Success Initiatives
Celebrating FAU's 65th year, more than 1,000 friends of the university joined President Adam Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner for Soirée 65 in support of student-success initiatives.
FAU Earns Military Friendly® Status for 2026-27
Florida Atlantic University has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning a gold designation among Tier 1 research institutions for 2026-27.
Siri Terjesen Appointed to Higher Education Federal Advisory Board
FAU's Siri A. Terjesen, Ph.D., associate dean for research and external relations, has been appointed to the federal National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI).