Voice Disorders Significantly Affect Listeners, Too
A researcher in FAU's College of Education and collaborators conducted a study to examine the effect of voice disorders and listener strategies on speech intelligibility.
It's Official, They're Doctors!
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated its fifth commencement ceremony as it conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees to 55 members of the class of 2019.
Safiya George, Ph.D., Named Dean of the College of Nursing
FAU has named Safiya George, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. George is a leading scholar in the fields of HIV research, spirituality, religion and health.
Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
In a new study, FAU Brain Institute researchers sought to answer a fundamental question -- "Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's disease or is it just an accomplice?"
Life-Metrics Mobile App Wins FAU's Business Plan Competition
Life-Metrics, an activity tracking mobile app created by Wilkes Honors College student David Gorski, won first place and $12,000 in prize money at the annual FAU Business Plan Competition.
Technology Senses Parkinson's Patients' Medication Response
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed a novel approach that automatically senses how Parkinson's patients respond to medication without patient or physician engagement.
Overwhelmed Clients; Unrealistic Agency Expectations
Researchers from FAU's Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work conducted a study to examine challenges among therapists in contracted private agencies working in child welfare systems.
FAU Hosts 50th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz will host the University's 50th annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at the University Theatre.
Real Estate Connect Conference Draws Industry Stakeholders
FAU recently hosted its first-ever Real Estate Connect Conference, which drew industry stakeholders from around the country to discuss the outlook for various markets in the United States and across the globe.
It's Safer to be a Cop in the U.S. Today than 50 Years Ago
A study analyzing police officer deaths from 1970 to 2016 shows that despite more violent crimes, the hazards of policing have dramatically declined since 1970 with a 75 percent drop in line-of-duty deaths.