FAU Study Pinpoints Non-Fatal Overdose Hotspots in Palm Beach County
An FAU study of 1,661 non-fatal overdoses in Palm Beach County found nearly half of hotspots overlapped with gas stations, pointing to new opportunities for targeted, place-based prevention.
The APLU Recognizes FAU for Economic Growth and Innovation
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated Florida Atlantic University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University
Forest Floor to Treetops, Cameras Reveal Congo Basin's Hidden Wildlife
FAU researchers strategically stacked infrared cameras from the forest floor to the canopy in the Congo Basin, revealing unexpected behaviors and wildlife patterns missed by conventional surveys.
FAU Receives $400,000 NSF Grant to Advance STEM Workforce Readiness
The NSF grant will support FAU researchers in exploring how industry-informed research, entrepreneurship training and early engagement can better prepare students for biotechnology and life sciences careers.
Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can't Escape Microplastic Pollution
FAU researchers found microplastics in 95% of sediment samples from a protected Florida freshwater wetland, showing that even wetlands shielded from development can't escape plastic pollution.
FAU Foundation Raises $70M in 2026 Fiscal Year
Florida Atlantic's Foundation (FAUF) raised more than $70 million from nearly 10,000 donors at the close of the 2026 fiscal year, marking one of the top five fundraising totals in the university's history.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks
New FAU research finds men who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have up to a 30% greater risk of prostate cancer, adding to growing evidence of the health risks linked to UPFs.
FAU, Palm Beach Pops Present a 'Holiday Spectacular' Concert
FAU and Palm Beach Pops will usher in the holidays with a "Holiday Spectacular" concert with acclaimed conductor, vocalist and music director Tony DeSare and singer, actress and Broadway star Katharine McPhee.
FAU Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 1,900 degrees today over the course of four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, FAU Student Union, Boca Raton campus.
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.