FAU High No. 1 in Florida Across Every Reportable Assessment
Florida Atlantic University High School is No. 1 in Florida in every statewide assessment category for which the school had reportable results.
FAU Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation
FAU has received a U.S. Department of Education grant to develop a national framework to help colleges navigate accreditation changes while maintaining academic quality and student success.
Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles
What powers a shark's incredible speed, agility and endurance? New Florida Atlantic research reveals the answer lies hidden inside its spine - a biomechanical marvel refined over 400 million years.
New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest
A rare scientific breakthrough: An international team of researchers has identified a striking new monkey species in the Congo rainforest - the fifth new African monkey species discovered in the past 75 years.
FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense
Florida Atlantic completed its first Hacking for Defense course, where students developed prototype solutions to real-world U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community challenges.
FAU I-SENSE Evolves to Reflect Decade of Impact Across Cities, Spaces
Celebrating a decade of innovation, FAU's I-SENSE has evolved into I-SENSE: The Institute for Smarter Cities, Spaces, and Health, reflecting its expanding impact on communities, technology and health.
Acoustic Environment May Shape Which Bird Songs Last
An FAU study suggests the environment may help determine which bird songs survive across generations. Songs that travel more clearly through habitats were more likely to be common within populations.
FAU Lab Schools' Drone Teams Fly High in State, National Competitions
Students from FAU Lab Schools recently achieved outstanding success in the "Drones in School" competition program
Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found striking melanoma disparities among older Floridians, with men dying at nearly twice the rate of women and non-Hispanic whites facing the highest burden.
PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
FAU researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.