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NEWS

FAU Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering

FAU engineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.

FAU/CSU Study: More Paid Time Off Keeps U.S. Workers From Quitting

Drawing on 18 years of data and 32,000 early-career workers, a first-of-its-kind study shows paid time off is a powerful driver of employee retention, significantly lowering voluntary resignations.

FAU Climbs in U.S News and World Report's 2026 Online Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program catapulted 46 spots to No. 77 from No. 123 in the nation for the 2026 "Best Online Programs" rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

FAU 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch

Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. FAU researchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.

FAU's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE

Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., in FAU's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, one of the highest honors in higher education research.