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Deep Dive: Family Caregivers' Journeys Navigating Alcohol Use Disorder
Researchers in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing explored the lived experiences of family caregivers of individuals with alcohol use disorder to better understand their needs.
March 19, 2025

Coastal Guardians Pioneer Method to Protect Florida Keys' Shorelines
researchers, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, have developed a new GIS-based tool to identify the most effective stabilization methods to prevent erosion and damage in the Florida Keys.
March 18, 2025

Data Analysis: Unrealized Losses at Banks Surge by $117 Billion
Unrealized losses on investment securities at banks in the United States rose in the last quarter of 2024 as interest rates rose during the quarter, according to an analysis by a finance professor at .
March 18, 2025

Top Locations for Ocean Energy Production Worldwide Revealed
A unique engineering study is the first to evaluate the best locations for ocean current energy production globally based on actual data and there's great news for Florida's East coast and South Africa.
March 17, 2025

Blind to the Burn: Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk in the U.S.
Researchers in 's Schmidt College of Medicine investigated skin cancer risk perceptions and sun-protective behaviors in relation to sociodemographic factors in U.S. adults.
March 12, 2025

Data Analysis: Commercial Real Estate Troubles Threaten U.S. Banks
The U.S. banking system is on a precipice as exposures to commercial real estate grow and banks grapple with high interest rates, according to an analysis by a finance professor at Florida Atlantic University.
March 10, 2025

Headways and Hurdles: How AI is Shaping the Future of Medicine
engineering and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have identified current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements.
March 10, 2025

BEPI Poll: Inflation, Economy Top Concerns for Hispanic Floridians
With inflation creeping back up and wages struggling to keep pace, more than 50% of Hispanic households in Florida feel negatively about the state of the economy, according to a new poll from BEPI at .
March 6, 2025

Report: Suppliers Stock Up Inventory Ahead of Tariffs
Inventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible tariffs from the current administration, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
March 5, 2025

Generations 'Sync' Up in Rural 'Glades' to Boost Health Tech Use
A pilot study by nursing researchers paired teens and older adults with smartwatches to test monitoring health in a rural community in Florida to support aging in place.
March 5, 2025

E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
March 4, 2025

Drone Captures Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Explore, Forage and Play
Harbor Branch and collaborators provide the first evidence of this 'unicorn of the sea' using their tusks in the wild, revealing behaviors of this Arctic whale never seen before.
February 28, 2025

A.D. Henderson Students Celebrate 2025 Career Day
A.D. Henderson University School at Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its 2025 Career Day.
February 28, 2025

Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires
A new study in the Western U.S. shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar.
February 26, 2025

Clashing With Classmates: Off-putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships
Making enemies isn't random. A unique longitudinal study on students aged 9 to 14 in primary and middle schools reveals the behaviors that fuel mutual disliking in children.
February 25, 2025

Engineering Gets Micro-CT Scanning System to Transform Research
With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.
February 25, 2025

Beneath the Bog: Gets $1.3M to Track Carbon, Gas Flux in Peatlands
The project aims to enhance predictions of carbon storage and gas emissions across peatlands from Alaska to the Everglades by using advanced geophysical methods like airborne GPR and ground-based TEM.
February 24, 2025

's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Hosts 'Brainy Days' Celebration
Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual "Brainy Days" events throughout the month of March.
February 24, 2025

Discovery, Creativity Converge at 's Art of Science Gallery
Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research will open the sixth annual Art of Science gallery with a reception on March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ritter Art Gallery, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
February 20, 2025

Report: Supply Chain Expands to Highest Reading as Tariffs Loom
The logistics industry saw record expansion compared to the past two years, but uncertainties around tariffs pose challenges in the coming months, according to researchers at and four other schools.
February 20, 2025

'Deaths of Despair' More than Double in the U.S. Over Two Decades
A Schmidt College of Medicine study finds a troubling rise in deaths of despair from 1999 to 2021, which would have become the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2021, surpassing 176,00 fatalities.
February 20, 2025

AI in Retail: How to Spark Creativity and Improve Job Satisfaction
A researcher from 's College of Education and collaborators explored how artificial intelligence enhances employee service innovation, job fit and job satisfaction in retail workplaces.
February 19, 2025

Rising Childhood ADHD, Anxiety, ASD Linked to Caregiver Mental Health
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined trends in behavioral, mental and developmental disorders from 2019 to 2022 in U.S. children ages 6 to 11 and linked the disorders to caregiver mental health.
February 18, 2025

Joins the Nation's Most Elite Research Universities and Colleges
Florida Atlantic now holds the esteemed designation of 'R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
February 13, 2025

Inaugural Winners of Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has announced the inaugural winners of its Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
February 13, 2025

'Frontiers in Science' Presents Lecture on Safeguarding our Coastlines
The 2025 Schmidt College of Science "Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series" at will host "Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow," on Feb. 19.
February 12, 2025

Study Takes a 'Bite' Out of Shark Depredation Using Citizen Science
Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida. Now, Harbor Branch researchers have identified Florida's ocean 'bandits' and the most common depredated species.
February 11, 2025

Board of Trustees Select Adam Hasner to be Eighth President
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Adam Hasner the university's eighth president.
February 10, 2025

Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt
A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.
February 10, 2025

BEPI Poll: Hispanics Outlook on Economy Jumps Heading into 2025
Hispanics felt more optimistic about their financial situations and the economic outlook in the United States heading into the new year, according to a new poll from BEPI at Florida Atlantic University.
February 6, 2025

College Commuters: Students' Mental Health Tied to Vehicle Crashes
A Florida Atlantic study examined the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida.
February 5, 2025

Lands $1.9M NIH Grant for Novel Way to Treat Degenerative Disease
Researchers from Florida Atlantic's Schmidt College of Medicine will explore a promising approach for treating degenerative diseases by replacing damaged dysfunctional cells with new cells.
February 4, 2025

Engineering Develops New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms
engineering researchers have created a breakthrough in water treatment using algae-based adsorbents to pull harmful phosphorous from water, which could serve as a key tool for managing nutrient pollution.
January 27, 2025

Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., Named Dean of Lynn College of Nursing
has named Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., as the new Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Duncan is the fourth dean in the college's 45-year history.
January 27, 2025

AI Predicts COVID-19 Risks, Severity, Treatment in Hospital Patients
researchers and collaborators used an AI-driven decision support system to predict the need for ICU, IMCU and mechanical ventilation in patients admitted to a South Florida hospital with COVID-19.
January 24, 2025

Report: Logistics Industry Score Dips Heading into New Year
The logistics industry ended the year with a slight decrease in growth as retailers burned through inventory for the holiday season, according to researchers at and four other schools.
January 23, 2025

Secures $21M Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Broward UP
has received the largest grant in its history from the U.S. Department of Education. Broward UP aims to transform poverty-concentrated neighborhoods in Broward County into communities of opportunity.
January 23, 2025

Firms Use Earnings Guidance to Mitigate Complexity of ESG Disclosures
Companies in the U.S are turning to voluntary earnings guidance to prevent confusion resulting from ESG disclosures, according to a new study from researchers at and another school.
January 22, 2025

Launches 'Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness Studies'
The new center launched by 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice will advance substance use recovery research and promote community partnerships.
January 21, 2025

Fluorescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research
researchers have developed cutting-edge fluorescent cholesterol probes, which now enable them to visualize cholesterol movement and distribution in live cells with unprecedented detail.
January 17, 2025

Qigong Significantly Decreases Chronic Low Back Pain in U.S. Veterans
researchers explored qigong, a Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, and assessed its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain.
January 17, 2025

'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
January 17, 2025

Online Veteran Bachelor's Program Achieves First 'U.S.' News Ranking
Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program for veterans is ranked for the first time at No. 67 in the nation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.
January 17, 2025

Cuts Ribbon on Renovated CAPS Center
President joined university staff and students for the Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) Center's official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its recently renovated space
January 16, 2025

Digitizing Hope: Preserving a Species on the Brink of Extinction
Florida Atlantic, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to scan a full skeleton of a very rare vaquita specimen, the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.
January 14, 2025

Bridging Oceans: U.S.-Japan Method to Flood Risk, Climate Resilience
A joint project funded by the NSF and JST brings together researchers from , Lehigh University and Japanese institutions to develop a human-centered flood risk management framework.
January 9, 2025

Data Analysis: Banks at Risk Despite Declining Interest Rates
Banks across the U.S are facing increased pressure from exposures to unrealized losses and commercial real estate despite a slight decline in interest rates, according to screeners from the Banking Initiative.
January 9, 2025

Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., Named Dean of Schmidt College of Medicine
Florida Atlantic University has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
January 7, 2025

Harbor Branch Announces 2025 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
December 18, 2024

's Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a highly regarded neuroscientist and pharmacologist, is among an extraordinary group selected by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
December 17, 2024

, Flagler Credit Union Announce Football Stadium Naming Partnership
A historic, 15-year football stadium naming partnership between Florida Atlantic University Athletics and Flagler Credit Union was approved by 's Board of Trustees during a special meeting today.
December 17, 2024

Study Uses AI to Interpret American Sign Language in Real-time
A first-of-its-kind engineering study is breaking barriers by accurately capturing complex hand gestures in sign language using computer vision.
December 16, 2024

Engineering Wins Esteemed JFM 'Emerging Scholar Best Paper Prize'
engineering researchers have won the Journal of Fluid Mechanics' 2023 "Emerging Scholar Best Paper" award, which was selected from among nearly 400 eligible papers published in the journal.
December 13, 2024

Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,700 degrees over the course of five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 13, 2024

New Research Identifies Ideal AI System Types for Managers
As managers face more pressure in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into the workflow, a study from researchers at and two other schools offers insights to help managers adapt.
December 10, 2024

Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition
A study by provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.
December 10, 2024

Receives Gift to Support Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, 's collaborative hub for programs focused on environmental sustainability, received a significant gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.
December 9, 2024

Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at 's CrocTank
An entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."
December 6, 2024

Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
December 3, 2024

Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
November 25, 2024

Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind Competition
The judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
November 21, 2024

Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins
The College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.
November 21, 2024

VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters
An College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.
November 20, 2024

STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.
November 19, 2024

Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020
researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
November 18, 2024

REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning Inflation
The years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve's target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report.
November 13, 2024

Hyman Science Lecture Series at Hosts Journalist Carl Zimmer
The Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at , will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
November 13, 2024

Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic Fish
A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
November 12, 2024

Poll: Presidential Race Tightens Across Key Battleground States
Latest polls reveal a highly competitive landscape in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both the presidential and U.S. Senate races showing narrow Democratic leads.
November 4, 2024

Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Leader by the US Department of State
Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024.
November 4, 2024

Tech Runway® Hosts 2024 Maverick Reception
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.
November 4, 2024

Honors 2024 Talon Leadership Award Recipients
Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2024.
November 1, 2024

Awarded DOE Grant to Test Offshore Ocean Current Energy
's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
October 29, 2024

Poll: Races Neck-and-Neck in Final Weeks, Florida Amendments May Pass
The latest polls reveal tight national races and Florida amendments on the cusp of passing.
October 29, 2024

Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
October 28, 2024

's Career Center Unveils 'Industry to Campus Lab'
has recently unveiled its Industry to Campus Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the connection between academic programs and the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.
October 24, 2024

New Parasite Revealed Amid Decline of California's Channel Island Fox
was part of a collaborative effort that identified the parasite infecting San Miguel Island foxes, one of the world's smallest species, using morphological and molecular methods, and necropsy records.
October 23, 2024

A.D. Henderson Ranks Among the Best in the State by Niche
Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025.
October 23, 2024

Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study
A study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.
October 22, 2024

BEPI Poll: Hispanics Wary of Economic Outlook Ahead of Election
Hispanic consumers are hesitant about the long-term outlook for the United States economy as the presidential election approaches, according to a new poll from the Business and Economic Polling Initiative.
October 21, 2024

MediaLab@ Receives $100,000 Grant
Florida Atlantic University's MediaLab@ has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national initiative aimed at revitalizing local news and strengthening communities.
October 18, 2024

Supply Chain Index Hits Highest Score in Two Years
The supply chain index rose to its highest reading in the past two years in September, signaling that the logistics industry has recovered, according to researchers at and four other schools.
October 17, 2024

Hosted U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson
recently hosted U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) to speak about the security of the U.S. and Israel. His presentation was during an event that highlighted 's deep ties to the Jewish community and Israel.
October 16, 2024

Iliamna Lake Harbor Seals Genetically Isolated from Pacific Ocean
A new genetic study led by Harbor Branch researchers indicates that Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals may represent a unique, endemic form of harbor seal.
October 16, 2024

Candidates Who Fight Climate Change Stand to Benefit in Election
A new survey reveals that most Floridians prefer political candidates who tackle climate change, and 52% are more likely to vote for those with climate action records.
October 15, 2024

College of Business Hosts Second Annual Golf Classic
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted its second annual golf classic to support students and program development.
October 14, 2024

Economist: Caution in Fed's Rate Cut Sparks Concern
The Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower its federal funds rate target marks a cautious step toward easing monetary policy, though too much caution raises concerns about an incoming recession.
October 7, 2024

New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.
October 7, 2024

Awarded $10M to Train People with Disabilities for High Tech Jobs
The College of Education and College of Engineering and Computer Science project will help individuals with disabilities nationwide gain certified skills for entry into high quality technology sectors.
October 3, 2024

Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World
researchers tested AI's ability to detect changes in infant movement behavior, giving them a new way to understand when and how babies start to engage with the world.
October 1, 2024

Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 14th cohort of its Venture Program.
September 30, 2024

Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers "sound the alarm" on the rise of childhood obesity in the U.S. and globally and call for a multifaceted approach to address this epidemic.
September 26, 2024

College of Business Honors Former Ambassador
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business awarded former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad with the Dean's Distinguished Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
September 25, 2024

's Jean M. Caldieron, Ph.D., Earns Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Jean Martin Caldieron, Ph.D., will conduct his main research project on empowering communities to improve two selected self-built settlements in the outskirts of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa.
September 25, 2024

Jumps in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 List of Top Universities
Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," moving up to No. 103 from No. 112 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.
September 24, 2024

Expert: Unrealized Losses Drop as Banks Offload Securities
U.S. banks are enjoying some relief as unrealized losses on their investment securities decreased in light of dropping interest rates, according to a data analysis from a finance expert at .
September 23, 2024

Deeper Corals May Help Shallow Reefs Recover in the Florida Keys
Using genomic DNA analyses, Harbor Branch researchers have uncovered vital links between coral populations at different depths. Deeper corals may help replenish declining shallow reefs in the Florida Keys.
September 23, 2024

's ADHUS, High Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and High School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024.
September 23, 2024

Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood
A renowned psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play and learning through play and cautions how modern society is ignoring the best way to educate young children.
September 19, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll: Harris Edges Trump
A new national poll from the Florida Atlantic University PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA shows U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris with a narrow lead over former U.S. President Donald Trump.
September 19, 2024

Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues
A groundbreaking study by researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.
September 18, 2024

Survey: Port Everglades Firms Signal Optimistic Economic Growth
The Port Everglades business ecosystem is gearing up for more hiring and economic growth in the year ahead, according to a survey from a supply chain expert at Florida Atlantic University.
September 16, 2024

Interim Vice President for Research Named Fulbright Specialist
Gregg Fields, Ph.D., was selected by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for his expertise and contributions in disease discovery and treatment.
September 12, 2024

Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Impacts on Walking in Older U.S. Adults
researchers explored the impacts of historic discriminatory redlining, summer heat and the effects on walking behavior in older adults from marginalized communities nationwide.
September 11, 2024

What's Really 'Fueling' Harmful Algae in Florida's Lake Okeechobee?
Harbor Branch researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sampling of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway and its estuaries. Findings mark a groundbreaking step in preserving this crucial ecosystem.
September 10, 2024

Economist: Current Fed Policy Too Tight as Inflation Declines
With inflation coming in below target, the Federal Reserve is facing increasing pressure to adjust its monetary policy as many see it as too tight, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
September 9, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll: Trump Edges Harris in Georgia and North Carolina
A new poll from the PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA reveals a tight U.S. presidential race in the swing states of Georgia and North Carolina.
September 9, 2024

to Host 'The Constitution Today'
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "The Constitution Today" on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Friedberg Auditorium.
September 9, 2024

Exploring How Income, Race and Design Affect Pedestrian Casualties
researchers examined the environmental factors associated with crash incidence in lower-income and more affluent areas in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
September 6, 2024

Engineering Professor Achieves Highly Cited Google Scholar Ranking
Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., the Motorola Endowed Chair Professor and director of the Data Mining and Machine Learning Lab has garnered more than 63,000 citations during his distinguished career at .
September 5, 2024

Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms' 'Meddling' Worsens Behavior
A study by on maternal disapproval of children's friends reveals unforeseen consequences of this well-intended interference, resulting in worsening bad behavior instead of improving it.
September 4, 2024

$1.8M NIH Grant to Engineering Will Fuel Decoding Human Evolution
A grant from the NIH awarded to engineering will help to further research and develop cutting-edge tools to help unravel the genetic mechanisms behind disease resistance and defense.
September 3, 2024

NSF Grant Empowers to Explore Caribbean Climate Crisis
Using ethnography, 's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, will study the experiences of vulnerable communities in the area known as "Hurricane Alley."
August 29, 2024

and Islamorada Beverages Launch Paradise Lager Craft Beer
Florida Atlantic University has partnered with Islamorada Beverages to launch Paradise Lager, the official craft beer of the Owls.
August 29, 2024

Rain or Shine? How Rainfall Impacts Size of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
An internationally collaborative study reveals how local weather influences hatchling development across 37 beaches worldwide, showing that it has a more profound effect than changes in air temperature.
August 28, 2024

Receives $2.6 Million to Expand Hillel on the Boca Raton Campus
received a gift commitment of $2.6 million from Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach for the Hillel space within the S.E. Wimberly Library on its Boca Raton campus.
August 28, 2024

Data Analysis: Rising CRE Exposure May Spur Bank Mergers
More than 60 of the largest banks in the country have increased risk due to their excessively high exposures to commercial real estate, according to a data analysis from a banking and finance expert at .
August 27, 2024

/Mainstreet USA Poll: Harris Gains Momentum in Wake of DNC
A new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab ( PolCom Lab ) and Mainstreet Research USA reveals significant shifts in the 2024 U.S. presidential race.
August 27, 2024

Ranks Among 'Washington Monthly' Top Public, Private Universities
Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 41 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly.
August 26, 2024

and Mainstreet Launch Innovative 2024 Election Dashboard
Florida Atlantic University's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA developed a unique dashboard that provides an unprecedented understanding of what polling data is showing during the 2024 general election.
August 21, 2024

Engineering to Lead $1.3M Collaborative Conservation Project
engineering will lead a project designed to cost-effectively identify and track wildlife using artificial intelligence, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
August 21, 2024

REPORT: As Supply Chains Expand, Fed Should Lower Interest Rates
Signals in the supply chain markets suggest that businesses are preparing for increased consumer demand, signaling rising economic activity, according to researchers at and four other schools.
August 21, 2024

Growth from Adversity: How Older Adults Bounced Back from COVID-19
A study by nursing researchers highlights the remarkable resilience of older adults (median age 86) in a South Florida retirement community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 20, 2024

NAM Selects for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative
was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.
August 19, 2024

Emerging Diagnostic Tools for Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis
Researchers from 's Schmidt College of Medicine address a major clinical and public health challenge in a commentary published in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology & Obstetrics.
August 15, 2024

Expert: Landmark NIL Deal Could Change High School Sports
Florida's new law allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness will redefine high school athletics, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.
August 14, 2024

Nighttime Data Shows Inequities in Hurricane Michael Power Restoration
Using nighttime lightdata from NASA, researchers find notable differences in power-restoration rates among urban and rural areas and socioeconomic status in Florida's Panhandle after Hurricane Michael.
August 14, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll of Florida Voters on Races and Amendments
As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, a new /Mainstreet USA poll reveals the shifting tides of politics in Florida.
August 14, 2024

A 'One in a Million' Shot to Tackle Dopamine-Linked Brain Disorders
With the help of a tiny, transparent worm, researchers have identified novel players in dopamine signaling by taking advantage of a powerful platform generated via the Million Mutation Project (MMP).
August 12, 2024

Alcohol Use in Older Adults Doubles Risk of Brain Bleeds from Falls
A study by Schmidt College of Medicine researchers is among the first to examine the link between alcohol use and brain bleeds in 3,128 older adults who sustained a head trauma from a fall.
August 8, 2024

Celebrates Summer 2024 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University conferred 1,950 degrees over the course of four in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
August 7, 2024

'Baby Talk:' How Children's Vocal and Cognitive Cues Sway Adults
A new study by and collaborators reveals how evolution has shaped children to use different signals to elicit care from adults, highlighting how different cues influence judgements in early childhood.
August 6, 2024

Lands $1.3M NSF Grant to Boost Dryland Soil Quality
The NSF-funded project will enhance understanding of climate resistance of individual microbes and improve microbial remediations to reduce soil degradation in drylands under climate stressors.
August 5, 2024

Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'Silent Killer' is Alive and Well
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers alert health care providers that uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the most common, serious and increasing conditions in their patients.
August 1, 2024

Poll: Hispanics Less Optimistic About Economy
Hispanic consumers' optimism about the economy dropped in the second quarter of 2024, as households struggle with higher prices, according to a poll released by BEPI.
August 1, 2024

For Bigger Muscles Push Close to Failure, For Strength, Maybe Not
A study by researchers and collaborators reveals that training close to failure - where you can't do another rep - boosts muscle growth but doesn't show any clear impacts on gaining strength.
July 31, 2024

Study Finds Police Misconduct 'Hotspots' Across Florida
Researchers from 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice analyzed data from 241 Florida law enforcement agencies across 67 counties (2012-2023) to explore police misconduct.
July 30, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll: Harris and Trump in Statistical Tie
July 30, 2024

Researcher Lands Grant for Personalized Cancer Radiation Therapy
The project, led by Wazir Muhammad, Ph.D., will employ AI, specifically deep reinforcement learning, to analyze multimodal data, improving cancer characterization and treatment for better patient outcomes.
July 25, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll: Harris Narrows Trump's Lead to 5 Points
New poll highlights current voter leanings that were examined immediately before U.S. President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the race.
July 23, 2024

's Executive MBA Among Top 50 MBA Programs
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business Executive MBA program was among the Top 50 Executive MBA programs in the country, according to 2024 rankings from Fortune.
July 22, 2024

Online MBA Program Climbs in Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business climbed up in the rankings for the Top 50 Online MBA Programs in the country, according to the 2024 rankings from The Princeton Review.
July 18, 2024

National Poll Shows Small Trump Bump Post-Assassination Attempt
A new poll of the battleground states of Georgia and Virginia highlights current voter leanings that were examined immediately before and after the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
July 17, 2024

Nursing Faculty Named Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
Three faculty members in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have been named 2024 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing for their extraordinary contributions to improve health locally and globally.
July 16, 2024

Expert: These Banks Are at Higher Risk of a Depositor Run
More banks are at an increased risk of having a liquidity crisis caused from withdrawals by large uninsured depositors, according to an analysis from a finance expert at Florida Atlantic University
July 15, 2024

Digital Self-Harm Surges Among U.S. Teens from 2016 to 2021
A new study finds that digital self-harm, where individuals anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves online, has increased more than 88% since 2016 among 13 to 17 year olds in the U.S.
July 9, 2024

National Poll: 45% of Democrat Voters Say Biden Should Not Run
A new poll conducted by Florida Atlantic University's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA examines the state of the presidential election as reverberations of last week's debate continue to play out.
July 3, 2024

Data Analysis: Unbooked Losses at Banks Spike in First Quarter of Year
More banks reported unbooked losses over at least half of their capital equity, in response to spiking interest rates, according to a screener from an finance expert.
July 3, 2024

Economist: Prices Declined in May
As the country experienced mild deflation in May, it might be time for the Federal Reserve to lower the federal funds rate, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.
July 2, 2024

Study: Detroit Overtakes Atlanta as Most Overvalued Housing Market
After more than a year of Atlanta dominating the list of most overvalued housing markets, Detroit is now the most overpriced market in the United States, according to researchers at and FIU.
July 1, 2024

U-Ride: Transforming Transit for College Students in Southeast Florida
is leading a first-time transportation collaboration using a novel app. U-ride is the first app that allows users to easily compare and track the environmental and health impacts of their trip.
June 27, 2024

Balancing Act: Wearable Sensors and AI Transform Balance Assessment
Using wearable sensors and advanced machine learning algorithms, engineering researchers are addressing a crucial gap in assessing balance, which could have significant implications for health care.
June 26, 2024

College of Business to Host Second Annual Golf Classic
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host its second annual Golf Classic to support students through scholarships and resources on Oct. 4 at Broken Sound Club, the event's premier host.
June 25, 2024

Challenging ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries, Blood Thinners
researchers examined the incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in older adults on anticoagulants in the emergency department and found a significantly lower rate than previously reported.
June 25, 2024

'Fit2Drive' Transforms Assessing Older Drivers with Cognitive Decline
"Fit2Drive," an algorithm developed by researchers has made it easy to administer and evaluate an in-office test to predict an older individual's probability of passing an on-road driving test.
June 24, 2024

Alumni Association Board Welcomes New Members
Florida Atlantic University's Alumni Association (AA) Board of Directors welcomed three new members to its board.
June 24, 2024

High State Champs Head to National Invitational
The Florida Atlantic University High School girls' golf team has earned a bid to play in the upcoming Girls High School Golf National Invitational in Frisco, Texas.
June 24, 2024

CA-AI Research Highlighted in 'Nature Reviews'
Florida Atlantic Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence researchers have "cracked the code" on interference when machines need to talk with each other - and people.
June 20, 2024

Foundation Board Welcomes New Members
Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Bruce Allen '71, Gary Rubin and Marilyn Wallach to its board.
June 19, 2024

Nursing Offers New Fully Online and On-Demand Nursing Certificate
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new 25-hour, fully online and on-demand "Teaching/Learning Grounded in Caring Science Certificate," for studying nursing grounded in caring.
June 18, 2024

Programs Among U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Graduate Programs'
Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2024-25.
June 18, 2024

Sea Turtle Experts Provide 'Best Practices' During Nesting Season
Three internationally renowned researchers provide "best practices" and answer some of the most frequently asked questions to help protect Florida's nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.
June 17, 2024

Study: Texas Housing Markets Moderating Among Sunbelt States
As many of the Sun Belt states wrestle with some of the highest housing premiums in the nation, metropolitan areas in Texas might have improving options for homebuyers, according to researchers at and FIU.
June 13, 2024

/Mainstreet poll shows races tightening in Florida
June 12, 2024

Report: Logistics Industry Shows Signs of Recovery
Transportation prices and warehouse utilization rose in the latest supply chain management report, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
June 11, 2024

Harbor Branch Launches 'eConch' to Grow, Conserve the Queen Conch
eConch is a free, experiential online learning program that provides step-by-step instructions and expert advice to grow queen conch, the most important molluscan fishery in the Caribbean region.
June 11, 2024

FPL and Engineering Unveil New AI-Enabled Center
College of Engineering and Computer Science and Florida Power & Light Company officially unveiled the newly established "FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies" (InETech).
June 7, 2024

How Do You Know Where a Fish Goes?
A pioneering study by researchers at and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center used a new movement model that improves the accuracy of acoustic tracking in marine animals.
June 6, 2024

's J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., Awarded Prestigious Global Chair
J. A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., the Glenwood and Martha Creech Eminent Scholar Chair in Science in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has received a prestigious Global Chair by the University of Bath.
June 6, 2024

Study: Most Florida Cities Showing Signs of a Settling Rental Market
Just a year ago, nearly all the measured Florida metros were at double-digit premiums, but now renters in Florida could see cheaper rents according to researchers.
June 4, 2024

U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022
A study by 's Schmidt College of Medicine shows that drug-involved infant deaths in the U.S. more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%).
June 4, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll of Battleground States Shows Divide on Top Issues
A new poll of voters in battleground states, conducted by Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research highlights the partisan divide.
June 4, 2024

Data Analysis: More Banks at Risk of Failure as CRE Loans Reprice
More than 60 of the largest banks in the country are at increased risk of failure due to their commercial real estate (CRE) exposures, according to a data analysis from a finance expert at .
June 3, 2024

Tiny Worm Uncovers Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines
Using a tiny worm, researchers have revealed the underlying mechanisms of embryonal exposure to methamphetamine (Meth) and amphetamines, a psychostimulant used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions.
May 30, 2024

Honors George W. Schaeffer as Business Leader of the Year
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted a ceremony to honor George W. Schaeffer, president and CEO of People's Trust Insurance, as its 30th Business Leader of the Year.
May 23, 2024

Experts for the 2024 Hurricane Season
Forecasts indicate a highly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Several faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.
May 23, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll: Arizona and Nevada Too Close to Call
New polling data from Nevada and Arizona reveal a deeply engaged and starkly divided electorate in these pivotal battleground states.
May 23, 2024

The Marcus Foundation Awards $2M Grant to Lab Schools
Lab Schools received a $2 million grant from The Marcus Foundation to launch the Marcus Research and Innovation Center at the A.D. Henderson University School and High School campus
May 22, 2024

to Offer 2024 Summer Camps
Florida Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
May 21, 2024

After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Home to Cownose Rays
Using citizen science and morphological and genetic data, Harbor Branch researchers are the first to provide evidence that the Atlantic cownose ray has recently made a new home in Bermuda.
May 20, 2024

Executive Education Ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for the Second Year
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business Executive Education program garnered the No. 2 spot in the U.S. for exceptional program offerings from the Financial Times for the second year in a row.
May 20, 2024

Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit
The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.
May 17, 2024

Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'
Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in 's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."
May 16, 2024

Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of Touch
engineering researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.
May 15, 2024

2024 Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition Awards Announced
Florida Atlantic's Division of Research has announced the 2024 winners of the ninth annual Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition, an undergraduate and graduate applied research and entrepreneurial competition
May 14, 2024

90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening
The latest survey found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening and that belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Independents and slipped among Republicans.
May 14, 2024

Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents
Researchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.
May 13, 2024

Hosts Successful Supply Chain Competition with IMI
A team of undergraduate students won Florida Atlantic University's inaugural supply chain competition for their innovative solution to a real-life inventory management problem.
May 9, 2024

Expert: Almost 300 Banks Are at Higher Risk of Failure
Warning signs of Republic First Bank's failure were evident for a while, and now more banks across the country are exhibiting similar signs of a risk of failure, according to a finance expert at .
May 8, 2024

Researchers Land $1M in FDOH Grants to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Three researchers have received funding from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program to tackle this global health crisis with their unique approaches.
May 8, 2024

60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a 'Harmless' Drug
researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine assessed the perceived risk of harm associated with weekly cannabis use by disability status in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49.
May 7, 2024

Study: Slight Rent Increase in Florida as Northeast Sees Larger Growth
After years of astronomical rent growth, Florida rents are finally settling down compared to the national average, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
May 6, 2024

Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. Degrees
's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during the commencement ceremony, which marked 10 years of conferring M.D. degrees.
May 6, 2024

Celebrates Spring 2024 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University conferred a record-number 3,600 degrees over the course of seven in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
May 4, 2024

Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.
May 2, 2024

Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass Shooters
A first-of-its-kind study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.
May 1, 2024

Hosts 55th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President Stacy Volnick and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the University's 55th annual Honors Convocation
April 30, 2024

/Mainstreet Poll Finds Intriguing 2024 Presidential Race Dynamics
A poll conducted by Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research offers a glimpse into the shifting tides of American politics.
April 30, 2024

Remote Sensing Technique Captures Details of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath
researchers are the first to use aerial imagery and LiDAR to remotely identify structural damage and beach structural changes on a barrier island in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster.
April 29, 2024

Study: South Florida Housing Premiums Growing Despite Slowing Rents
Housing premiums in the Miami metropolitan area increased once again despite rising interest rates, a potential worrying sign for the housing market, according to researchers.
April 29, 2024

Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
Florida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
April 26, 2024

Showcases Entrepreneurship, Innovation at eMerge Americas
Three colleges within Florida Atlantic University attended eMerge Americas in Miami Beach recently to showcase student innovation and commitment to entrepreneurship in the South Florida tech industry
April 25, 2024

Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health Care
Cross Country Healthcare and 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have launched the fourth annual Future of Nursing Survey that reveals nursing perspectives on AI and compassionate care.
April 25, 2024

Announces Winners of 2024 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College
April 25, 2024

Three Students Recognized as 2024 Goldwater Scholars
A trio of Florida Atlantic University students has been named as 2024 Goldwater Scholars, the third consecutive year students have earned this honor.
April 24, 2024

Awarded Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents
nursing researchers will investigate pet dog ownership on adolescent resilience and well-being to counter the effects of military-specific stressors and promote positive outcomes.
April 24, 2024

Hispanic Consumer Index Finds More Optimism About Finances, Economy
Hispanics were more optimistic about their finances and the economy due to the declining unemployment rate among Hispanics, a new poll from BEPI shows.
April 18, 2024

Researcher Earns Top Award for Marine Natural Products
Amy Wright, Ph.D., research professor at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, received the Paul J. Scheuer Award in Marine Natural Products, considered the foremost accolade in the field.
April 18, 2024

/Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Lead Over Biden
Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters
April 18, 2024

Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite Program
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.
April 17, 2024

Florida Wildlife Corridor Eases Worst Impacts of Climate Change
A first-of-its-kind study shows how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of "opportunity areas" within the corridor.
April 16, 2024

Study: Affordability Crisis Lingers Despite Normalizing Rent Growth
Rent growth has returned back to the typical yearly increase for the most part, though many households are still struggling to afford rents, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic and two other schools
April 16, 2024

President's Gala Benefits Scholarships and Student Success
Florida Atlantic University has raised more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships and student success at its recent 2024 President's Gala
April 16, 2024

Receives Gift to Create Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum
Florida Atlantic University has received a significant gift to establish the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at .
April 15, 2024

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Win Big at 's Business Pitch Competition
A device that uncovers health conditions and a sustainable bracelet company were among the winners at Florida Atlantic University's 16th annual Business Pitch Competition.
April 11, 2024

Lands $1.3 Million Grant to Clean Up Stinky Seaweed in Florida
Harbor Branch researchers will assess if it is better to harvest Sargassum in water as opposed to on the beach to better plan for removing vast amounts of seaweed from beaches and preventing aggregations.
April 10, 2024

Noble Capital Markets Brings the 'Sharks' to for NobleCon20
Noble Capital Markets and Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host NobleCon20, the 20th annual emerging growth equity conference at the College's Executive Education Complex.
April 9, 2024

A.D. Henderson University School Recognized as School of Excellence
For the fifth consecutive year, Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School has been named as a "School of Excellence."
April 9, 2024

Study: These Metro Areas are Most at Risk for Pricing Corrections
The Sun Belt states lead the nation in housing premiums significantly higher than long-term pricing trends, suggesting the risk of a pricing correction is growing in these places, data shows.
April 8, 2024

Receives Record-breaking Number of Applications
Florida Atlantic University has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall - an all-time university record.
April 4, 2024

'Back to the Future' to Forecast the Fate of a Dead Florida Coral Reef
Going back thousands of years to reconstruct a coral death assemblage, a study offers a glimpse into a once vibrant coral reef community and explores if history can repeat itself in the face of climate change.
March 28, 2024

Experts Available to Discuss Upcoming Solar Eclipse
Experts from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science are available to discuss various aspects related to the upcoming solar eclipse.
March 28, 2024

College of Business Names Three New Department Chairs
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business has named three new department chairs.
March 28, 2024

Housing Expert: NAR Settlement May Lead to More Complex Deals
The settlement from the National Association of Realtors related to broker commissions is likely to do more harm than good for buyers and sellers, according to a real estate expert at .
March 27, 2024

Study Explores Severe Hurricanes and Coral Reef Sponge Recolonization
A study by researchers and colleagues is the first to evaluate substrate recolonization by sponges in the U.S. Virgin Islands after two catastrophic storms using genetic analyses.
March 26, 2024

Study: The Riskiest Markets to Own in Based on Price-to-Rent Premiums
While housing values in Sunbelt states have benefited from recent demographic changes, these states may be most at risk for pricing corrections, new data from researchers at and FIU indicates.
March 19, 2024

Happiness Poll: Democrats, Biden Voters Report More Happiness Than GOP
Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party, according to a new PolCom and Mainstreet Research happiness poll.
March 19, 2024

Choosing Over the Counter Drugs for COVID 19? It's Complicated
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and academic colleagues took a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, NSAIDs and aspirin to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19.
March 19, 2024

Seeks Participants for Harmful Algal Blooms Study in Cape Coral
researchers are asking residents of Cape Coral and surrounding communities to consider participating in a study to help evaluate the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms (HABs).
March 18, 2024

Celebrates 10 Years of 'Match Day' with Soon-to-be-Physicians
During the special Match Day ceremony, 's soon-to-be-physicians learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training, required to become board certified.
March 15, 2024

'Curved' Walking and a Depth Camera Detect Early Cognitive Decline
A first-of-its-kind engineering study using a new tool suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."
March 12, 2024

Study: Housing Premiums Shrink, Signaling Good News for Homebuyers
Housing premiums in many markets in the country are starting to decline, suggesting that many areas across the country are moving toward stabilization, according to researchers at and FIU.
March 12, 2024

Study: Stricter BAC Limits May Lead to More Hit-and-Run Fatalities
Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits while driving might have an unintended consequence on hit-and-run fatalities, according to a study from researchers at and the University of Miami
March 7, 2024

Study: Here are the Best and Worst Markets for Renters
Renters hoping to catch a break might be able to find deals in the western parts of the United States as the rental crisis starts to ease, according to researchers at and two other schools.
March 6, 2024

Tech Runway® Announces 13th Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently accepted 13 companies to participate in the 13th cohort of its Venture Program.
March 6, 2024

Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award
Florida Atlantic University has received the 2024 American Council on Education (ACE)/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation.
March 5, 2024

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Insights at the Institute'
's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will host "Insights at the Institute," a juried art exhibition designed to bring awareness to bipolar disorder, from March 14 through March 19.
March 5, 2024

'Owls in the Outfield' Returns to 's Boca Raton Campus
The second annual "Owls in the Outfield," a covered and catered outdoor event with a carnival feel, will take place on Saturday, March 16.
March 5, 2024

Study Shows Social Factors of Low U.S. Breast Cancer Screening
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined social determinants of health and health inequities to identify the key factors that hinder breast cancer screening in women aged 40 and older in the U.S.
March 4, 2024

/Mainstreet Research Super Tuesday Poll: Trump Likely to Sweep Day
Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding 43-point lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican primary
March 4, 2024

In-vehicle Sensors Help Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers
researchers are using unobtrusive sensors and monitoring devices in older drivers' vehicles as a first step toward widespread use of a low-cost, early warning system of possible changes in cognition.
February 29, 2024

Hosts Events for 2024 Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University students will celebrate Women's History Month with a number of events at its Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses.
February 29, 2024

Aerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations of Rays in Southeast Florida
researchers conducted a multi-year study that is the first to repeatedly sample areas where giant manta rays and whitespotted eagle rays are abundant from Miami north to the Jupiter Inlet.
February 28, 2024

Receives NIH Grant to Study Electronic Health Records
Researchers in 's College of Business received a $437,274 research grant from the National Institute of Health to study the use of electronic health records in underserved communities.
February 27, 2024

College of Business to Honor George W. Schaeffer
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its 30th "Business Leader of the Year" breakfast to honor the accomplishments of George W. Schaeffer, CEO of People's Trust Insurance.
February 26, 2024

Experts: Commercial Real Estate Exposures Could Lead to Bank Failures
Sinking demand for office space in the commercial real estate market could lead to bank failures in parts of the country, according to two finance experts at Florida Atlantic University.
February 22, 2024

's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Brainy Days'
Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.
February 21, 2024

Study Details Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales and Dolphins
Researchers from Harbor Branch and collaborators analyzed tissue and fecal samples from 90 stranded whales and dolphins in Florida and Georgia over 15 years from 2007 to 2021.
February 21, 2024

Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New 'Silent' Killer?
An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet, which may be the new "silent" killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in prior decades.
February 20, 2024

To Boost a Preschooler's Language Skills, Consider Reminiscing
A study by researchers on "parent talk" compared reminiscing, book sharing and toy play as language learning settings. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents.
February 19, 2024

Two Business Professors Named Fulbright Scholars
- Two Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Business were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for tourism and family firm research.
February 15, 2024

Expert: Online Sports Betting Could Change Florida Sports Industry
The arrival of online sports betting in Florida is likely to have far-reaching effects on the sports industry and tourism in the state, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.
February 14, 2024

Sandalwood Oil By-product Prevents Prostate Cancer Development in Mice
Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries. Now, a study is the first to demonstrate in vivo the chemo-preventive properties of a by-product of the oil in mice without weight loss or noticeable side effects.
February 13, 2024

New Poll Shows Trump Leading Haley in South Carolina GOP Primary
Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a strong lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary ahead of the 2024 election, according to a new poll.
February 13, 2024

National Poll Reveals Immigration and Incivility Key Issues for Voters
Immigration and incivility are two major issues that continue to inform voter behavior in U.S. politics and the 2024 election, according to the latest national poll by 's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research.
February 12, 2024

Follow Your Heart: Participants Needed for Harmful Algal Blooms Study
researchers are asking Stuart and nearby community residents to "follow their hearts" on Valentine's Day and participate in a study to help evaluate the possible impacts of harmful algal blooms exposure.
February 8, 2024

Board of Trustees Elects New Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees today unanimously voted to elect Piero Bussani board chair.
February 8, 2024

Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's online MBA program is ranked No. 94 in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 95 in 2023.
February 7, 2024

Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?
U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? An study explores a new approach to measuring the personality of communities.
February 7, 2024

and Mainstreet Research Poll Shows Tight U.S. Presidential Race
Former U.S. President Donald Trump takes slight lead over incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden by 4 percent, according to the latest poll from the and Mainstreet Research.
February 7, 2024

Study: The Best Housing Market to Buy in Based on Past Pricing Trends
As many Americans struggle to find homes to buy, one place has emerged as the best area to purchase a home in the country, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and FIU.
February 6, 2024

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., Elected American Astronomical Society Fellow
's Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., is among 21 new fellows of the American Astronomical Society, elected for his 'stellar' achievements in astrophysics.
February 6, 2024

Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities
A study by researchers shows how heritage culture shapes language in second-generation Latina mothers and their U.S.-born children.
February 1, 2024

Research Park Board at Florida Atlantic Elects President as Chair
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has elected President Stacy Volnick as chair of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority Board (the Authority) for 2024.
February 1, 2024

Students Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Florida Atlantic University student groups will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.
February 1, 2024

New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection
Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.
January 31, 2024

Residents of Rural 'Glades' Take a 'Leap of Faith' to Combat Dementia
To address health disparities in underserved populations, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers used a faith-based method to combat cognitive impairment in Florida's often-forgotten rural settings.
January 30, 2024

OLLI at Presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
January 29, 2024

Poll: Hispanics Consumer Confidence Stronger Heading into 2024
Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their financial situations heading into the new year, despite facing a year of rising costs, according to a poll from BEPI.
January 25, 2024

Study: Is the Rental Crisis Coming to an End?
Rents across the country are on the decline, signaling that the rental crisis plaguing many cities could be coming to an end, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
January 24, 2024

Receives ANCC Accreditation for Nursing Professional Development
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has achieved accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
January 24, 2024

Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During the Pandemic
Little is known about the factors related with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. Researchers surveyed 2,801 U.S. law enforcement, fire and EMS workers in the early stages of COVID-19.
January 18, 2024

Engineering Receives $2.6 Million NSF CyberCorps Scholarship Grant
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a scholarship program in the burgeoning and critical field of cybersecurity.
January 18, 2024

Study Uncovers Mechanics of 'Tail-Whipping' in Thresher Sharks
Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. New research provides details on their extreme body bending that enables these expert hunters to weaponize their tails.
January 17, 2024

Study Examines Accuracy of Adult Body Weight Estimates in the ED
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined current methods of estimating weight in the emergency department and their accuracy. Inaccurate estimates could lead to inaccurate drug doses and patient harm.
January 16, 2024

Toxic Algae Blooms: Study Assesses Possible Health Hazards to Humans
Harbor Branch researchers collected and tested water samples from 20 sites within Florida's Indian River Lagoon and found unique patterns of cytotoxicity associated with toxins in the lagoon.
January 11, 2024

Dramatic Decline in Cigarette Use Among U.S. Teens Over Three Decades
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored overall trends in cigarette smoking in a large sample of U.S. adolescents by gender and ethnicity (grades nine to 12) from 1991 to 2021.
January 10, 2024

Harbor Branch Announces 2024 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Harbor Branch announced the lineup for the 2024 "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series," which begins Wednesday, Jan. 10.
December 19, 2023

Celebrates Fall 2023 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,700 degrees for the fall semester, during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 15, 2023

Camera Traps Uncover Mysterious Lesula Monkey's 'Business'
Just like Ring home security cameras capture both mundane and extraordinary events, strategically placed camera traps in the Congo Basin reveal the behavior of an elusive African monkey known as the "lesula."
December 14, 2023

New AI Method Counts Manatee Clusters in Real Time
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are among the first to use a deep learning-based crowd counting approach that could help endangered species in complex environments.
December 13, 2023

Receives USDA $1 Million Grant for Microbiome Innovation Center
South Florida's first-of-its-kind center will help address complex challenges facing traditional agriculture and declining interest of the next generation in food, agriculture and natural resources careers.
December 12, 2023

Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found similar rates of mental illness in the U.S., Australia and the U.K., yet significantly higher gun violence deaths in the U.S.
December 11, 2023

College of Business Launches Supply Chain Competition for Students
Registration has started for a new case study competition open to Florida Atlantic University students across all majors, including business analytics and supply chain management.
December 7, 2023

Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
researchers are seeking additional participants in Cape Coral for a study evaluating the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
December 7, 2023

Green Macroalga Has Replaced Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon
A long-term Harbor Branch study shows since 2011, parts of the Indian River Lagoon's benthic cover has changed from primarily seagrass until 2015, to primarily the green macroalga C. prolifera after 2018.
December 5, 2023

Receives Gift Worth More Than $5 Million for Music Education
has received a gift worth more than $5 million to enhance its music programs and establish a legacy for the Palm Beach Pops and its founder and music director, Bob Lappin.
November 30, 2023

Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows
Five Ph.D. students have been selected to receive the "Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships," through a generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022.
November 30, 2023

Suboptimal Follow-up, Prevention in Geriatric Fall-related Head Trauma
researchers explored the rates of primary care physician follow-up by older adults with a fall-related head injury resulting in an emergency department visit, risk assessment and preventive strategies.
November 20, 2023

New Poll Delves Into Florida Voters' Opinions
November 16, 2023

Selected by Amazon as Education Partner for Career Choice Program
Florida Atlantic University has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program to provide Amazon's hourly employees access to credit-bearing courses at .
November 16, 2023

Study Reduces 'Vivid Imagery' That Fuels Addiction Cravings
Researchers tested 'Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing' in adults with substance use disorder to transform dysfunctional memories stored in the brain through processing and integration.
November 14, 2023

Board of Trustees Extends President Volnick's Agreement
Board of Trustees approved an extension of Stacy Volnick's term as Interim President to the end of the 2024 calendar year, or until a permanent president is hired.
November 14, 2023

Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Ranked in Top 25 Internationally
's College of Business' commitment to developing entrepreneurial talent is again recognized in the annual rankings of entrepreneurship studies by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.
November 9, 2023

, NAI Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate
College of Engineering and Computer Science and the National Academy of Inventors® announced the expansion of an intellectual property certificate for students to gain knowledge on protecting innovations.
November 8, 2023

Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward
More than 3 million adults across Florida have mental health conditions, including veterans suffering from PTSD.
November 7, 2023

APEX Accelerator at Helps Businesses Access Government Contracts
November 7, 2023

Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State
Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for 2023.
October 30, 2023

Experts Support Vaccination With the Newest COVID-19 Vaccine
In a commentary published in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers from and collaborators provide the most updated guidance to health care providers.
October 26, 2023

College of Nursing Launches New Nursing Certificates
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, in partnership with Cross Country Healthcare, has launched two new continuing education certificate courses.
October 25, 2023

Career Center Wins Inaugural Handshake Award
The Florida Atlantic University Career Center, within the Division of Student Affairs, has been named as one of Handshake's inaugural Career Spark Award winners.
October 25, 2023

Launches New School Dedicated to Environmental Sustainability
has launched its new School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS), creating a comprehensive environmental hub at the university.
October 25, 2023

Floridians Believe in Climate Change and Want Government Action
Floridians are more convinced that climate change is happening than Americans as a whole and strongly support steps to address its impact, according to a new Florida Atlantic University survey.
October 23, 2023

Honors 2023 Talon Leadership Award Recipients
Florida Atlantic University hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2023, honoring outstanding faculty, student, alumni and community leadership.
October 20, 2023

to Celebrate South Florida Entrepreneurs at Maverick Reception
Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2023 Maverick Reception during Global Entrepreneurship Week on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its headquarters, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.
October 20, 2023

Offers Free Course for Veterans Who Want to Own a Business
Military veterans hoping to start or grow a business can learn the basics through a free course offered by Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.
October 19, 2023

MediaLab@ Officially Launches
Florida Atlantic University recently launched MediaLab@, a new journalism initiative by the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies.
October 18, 2023

Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
October 16, 2023

Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Decreases in Third Quarter
Hispanic consumer confidence in the economy dropped in the third quarter of 2023, in part due to uncertainty surrounding a possible federal shutdown, according to a poll released by BEPI.
October 16, 2023

Appoints Leader to New 'Biotech Bridge' Program
October 16, 2023

's Sport Management MBA Jumps to Top 10 in Global Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program broke the top 10 in the international ranking among the top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.
October 12, 2023

OIT Facilitates Computer Donation to Jamaica
Florida Atlantic University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently donated surplus computers to the Jamaican Ministry of Education of Youth for preparatory schools in Jamaica.
October 11, 2023

Center for Teaching and Learning Earns ICLCA Award for Second Time
's Center for Teaching and Learning has earned the 2023 Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award, given by the ICLCA.
October 10, 2023

to Celebrate Homecoming 2023: 'Ride the Wave'
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "Homecoming: Ride the Wave" beginning Thursday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 21.
October 10, 2023

Report: As Inflation Gets Back on Track, Should the Fed Raise Rates?
Inflation rebounded in August, but signs are emerging that it could be getting back on track to the Federal Reserve's goal of 2 percent, according to a Florida Atlantic University economist.
October 9, 2023

College of Nursing Receives Prestigious ANCC Accreditation
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.
October 6, 2023

, FPL Conduct Interactive Workshop for FPL Engineers
More than 100 Florida Power & Light engineers attended a two-day basic electricity workshop for non-electrical engineers conducted by 's College of Engineering and Computer Science.
October 3, 2023

Engineering Study Employs Deep Learning to Explain Extreme Events
The technique employed by researchers demonstrates it can be invaluable for accurately identifying the sources of extreme events in a completely data-driven manner.
October 2, 2023

A.D. Henderson Continues to Rank Among the Best Nationally
Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School continues to rank among the best schools in America.
October 2, 2023

Seven Florida Cities Climb Up Overvalued Housing List
Seven Florida cities were among the top 10 most overvalued housing markets in the country, as interest rates squeeze many buyers from the market, according to researchers.
September 28, 2023

Seeks Participants for Online Heart Failure and Fatigue Study
researchers are conducting a "Heart Failure and Fatigue" study to prove that an easy-to-use survey is a reliable method to assist health care providers to evaluate fatigue in patients with heart failure.
September 28, 2023

Receives Gift to Support Theater Performances and Arts Education
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Edith and Martin Stein Family Foundation to support performances and arts education at the university's Theatre Lab.
September 26, 2023

Rent Growth Normalizes as Florida Faces Prolonged Affordability Crisis
Renters across Florida are faced with a prolonged affordability crisis despite rent growth having returned to normal, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
September 25, 2023

Seeks Sponsors, Walkers for Annual 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk
's Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center is hosting the 17th annual "Keep Memories Alive" Walk-in-the-Mall on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road.
September 22, 2023

Data Analysis: Unbooked Losses at Banks Rise in Second Quarter
Some banks in America could be at risk as unbooked losses in their securities portfolios ticked up in the second quarter of the year, according to an analysis by a finance expert at Florida Atlantic University.
September 20, 2023

Receives $1.3 Million Grant for Alzheimer's Outreach in Broward
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.3 million grant from the Administration for Community Living's Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative to advance health equity and quality of life.
September 20, 2023

Indexes Rank College Football Kickers and Punters
Over the past five years, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have gathered data and created formulas to evaluate kickers and punters, two of the most underappreciated positions in football.
September 19, 2023

Receives $750,000 Philanthropic Grant for Alzheimer's Disease
's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a grant from the Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation, which will transform the care of neurodegenerative diseases.
September 18, 2023

Makes Large Jump in 'U.S. News' 2024 List of Top Universities
Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," moving up to No. 112 from No. 131 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.
September 18, 2023

Professor Awarded Top Honors from Management Journal
Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., an associate dean in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, was awarded top honors for a paper published in a leading management policy journal.
September 18, 2023

Eureka! Groundbreaking Study Uncovers Origin of 'Conscious Awareness'
researchers provide the first quantified observations of the "birth" of purpose in human infants, as they recognize their causal powers and transition from spontaneous to intentional behavior.
September 18, 2023

Students to Host Events for 2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15.
September 14, 2023

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths More Than Quadrupled from 1999 to 2020
Regardless of race, age, geography or urbanization, a new study by 's Schmidt College of Medicine shows U.S. drug overdose deaths more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020, causing 1,013,852 deaths.
September 12, 2023

Researcher Receives U.S. Patent for Underwater Imaging Device
Harbor Branch's Bing Ouyang, Ph.D., has received a patent for a new invention about the size of a soda can, which is a potential gamechanger in advanced underwater imaging technology.
September 11, 2023

Study: Home Prices are Re-Accelerating, But for How Long?
Home prices are picking up in some parts of the country, though it is doubtful prices will jump significantly in the future, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and another school.
September 7, 2023

Study First to Show Impacts of Heat on U.S. Leatherback Hatchlings
researchers have uncovered the correlation between nest temperatures on leatherback hatchling shape, performance and hatching success in the United States.
September 7, 2023

Gene Discovery Nets Researchers U.S. Patent to Treat Addiction
An invention in the fields of pharmacology, medicine, neuroscience and psychiatry using a molecular approach to treat addiction has earned Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., and Maureen Hahn, Ph.D., a U.S. patent.
September 7, 2023

Names New Director of Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise
Florida Atlantic University has named Andrew Garrison as the new director of the Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business.
September 6, 2023

STUDY: These Rental Markets Are Most Favorable Based on Pricing Trends
With renters waiting for the rental crisis to ebb, some markets might be more favorable based on long-term pricing trends, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
August 29, 2023

Rises in 'Washington Monthly's' Rankings
Florida Atlantic University has jumped in Washington Monthly's annual College Guide over its 2022 rankings.
August 29, 2023

Geographic 'Hot Spots' for Cigarette, Firearm Deaths in the U.S.
A new study shows geographically distinct areas of the highest death rates in the U.S. related to cigarettes as well as firearms, including both assault and suicide over two decades from 1999 to 2019.
August 29, 2023

Names New Director of the Adams Center
Florida Atlantic University names Kevin Cox, Ph.D., senior lecturer at 's College of Business, the new director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.
August 28, 2023

Lands $4.2 Million NIH Grant for Air Quality, Alzheimer's Study
researchers will examine the effects of smoke-related pollution from agricultural burns on Alzheimer's and related dementias risks on farmworkers and rural residents along Florida's Lake Okeechobee.
August 23, 2023

Study Finds Massive Loss of U.S. Coastline Tidal Flats Over 31 Years
researchers provide the first big picture nationwide of a 'coastal squeeze' in the contiguous U.S. from 1985 to 2015, which has resulted in degeneration of tidal flats due to urban expansion.
August 22, 2023

Expert: AI Can Change the Course of College Recruiting
As artificial intelligence reshapes much of our daily lives, it could also shake up the way college coaches recruit players to their schools, according to one sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.
August 22, 2023

Receives National Academy of Inventors Chapter of Excellence Award
Florida Atlantic University's chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) was recently honored with the inaugural Chapter of Excellence Award during the NAI Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
August 18, 2023

New Index Suggests Where Prices Might Grow, Decline in United States
A new price-to-rent ratio from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University sheds light on which areas might see price growth or declines.
August 16, 2023

Study Reveals Common Wristbands 'Hotbed' for Harmful Bacteria
A study tested various textures of wristbands to determine if they harbor pathogenic bacteria. E. coli was prevalent on 60 percent of wristbands and Staphylococcus was prevalent on 85 percent of wristbands.
August 16, 2023

Study: Perils of Not Being Attractive or Athletic in Middle School
A first-of-its-kind research study shows life is harder for children who are not attractive or athletic. As their unpopularity grows, so do their problems - increasing loneliness and alcohol misuse.
August 10, 2023

Protected Sex: Study Records Grouper Mating Calls in U.S. Caribbean
Harbor Branch researchers deployed an autonomous, passive acoustic platform to survey marine protected areas on the western shelf of Puerto Rico during grouper reproductive seasons.
August 9, 2023

Study: Foreign-Born CEOs More Likely to be Dismissed from Firms
Foreign-born CEOs are more likely to be fired than native-born CEOs if the firm they are leading is performing poorly, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and another school.
August 8, 2023

Study Compares Youth Detained for Prostitution With Serious Offenders
A study is the first to use a nationally representative sample to compare risk factors and characteristics of youth detained for sex trafficking to youth detained for more serious offenses such as murder.
August 8, 2023

Celebrates Summer 2023 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees today for the summer semester during three in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
August 8, 2023

Receives Gift to Launch First Student-Managed Investment Fund
's College of Business received a $250,000 gift from Dan Davidowitz and Polen Capital Management, LLC ("Polen") matched by the Foundation to launch the first student-managed investment fund.
August 3, 2023

Study: South Florida Housing Market Grows More Overvalued
The Miami metropolitan area is climbing up the list of overvalued housing markets in Florida as demand stays strong and the supply shortage persists in the area, according to researchers.
August 1, 2023

DNA Decodes Dining Desires of Shell-Shucking Whitespotted Eagle Rays
Harbor Branch researchers are the first to uncover the finer-scale feeding patterns of the whitespotted eagle ray in U.S. coastal waters.
August 1, 2023

Study Uncovers Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Black Women
Researchers from 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing examined mammography screening frequency and perceptions and beliefs among Black women in an underserved community.
July 31, 2023

Pitfalls and Solutions for Using AI to Predict Opioid Use Disorder
engineering researchers conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed journal papers analyzing the technical aspects of machine learning applied to predicting opioid use as well as the published results.
July 27, 2023

Tech Runway® Announces Its 12th Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 12th cohort of its Venture Program.
July 25, 2023

Study: Rent Growth in Some Florida Cities at or Below National Average
Eight of the nine measured cities in Florida saw yearly rent increases below the national average, though renters across the state are still struggling with an affordability crisis, according to researchers.
July 24, 2023

Multiclass Cancer Diagnostic Tool Designed by Uses AI, Micro-RNA
engineering researchers designed a diagnostic tool to explore the use of microRNA signatures and AI as biomarkers to detect and classify several prominent cancers.
July 20, 2023

College of Business Hosts Inaugural Golf Classic
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its inaugural Golf Classic to support student success and benefit the college's Hospitality and Tourism Management Program.
July 19, 2023

Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon
Harbor Branch researchers compared water quality in Florida's Indian River Lagoon "pre" and five-years "post" fertilizer bans, revealing sewage, not fertilizer is the root cause of environmental issues.
July 18, 2023

Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children
A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.
July 17, 2023

Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Rises as Inflation Eases
- Hispanic consumers were more optimistic in the second quarter of 2023, exhibiting a more positive outlook toward the economy in the year ahead.
July 17, 2023

New Poll Explores News Media Habits Among Florida Voters
New poll finds Florida voters maintain their connection to both traditional and social platforms but turn largely to cable and local news in an age of media distrust and fragmentation
July 17, 2023

Receives $11.5 Million Gift to Combat Life-Threatening Illness
The Schmidt College of Medicine received the monumental gift from philanthropists Ann and John Wood to combat amyloidosis, a complex and challenging disease, using a whole-body and multidisciplinary approach.
July 13, 2023

Poll: Florida Republicans Steadfast in Commitment to Trump
New insights into the political landscape of Florida show the unwavering commitment of Florida Republicans to former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a new Mainstreet PolCom Lab poll.
July 10, 2023

's Madden Center Named Oasis of Excellence
The Madden Center for Value Creation at Florida Atlantic University was named an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).
July 7, 2023

Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023
's Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."
July 7, 2023

Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense
A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 6, 2023

AA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (AA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee
July 5, 2023

Study: Homebuyers Facing Overvalued Markets Despite Prices Moderating
Housing prices are starting to stabilize across the country, though homebuyers waiting for a break in the market may not find it anytime soon, according to researchers.
July 5, 2023

Finalists for 's Next President Selected
The Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee recommended to the University's Board of Trustees three finalists for the presidency of the University
July 5, 2023

Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke
Using AI, engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.
June 29, 2023

Foundation Board Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Members
Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Noel Gonzalez '94 and Charles Cartwright to its board of directors.
June 29, 2023

U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose
A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.
June 29, 2023

Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.
June 28, 2023

Study: Rent Increases Stabilizing, Still Largely Unaffordable for Many
Rental increases have moderated in most areas in the United States, though many renters are still priced out of the market, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
June 22, 2023

Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent
A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.
June 22, 2023

Study: Liberal-leaning CEOs' Firms More Likely to Exit Russia
U.S. companies led by liberal-leaning CEOs were more likely to exit Russia than firms with conservative-leaning CEOs, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University and Northeastern University.
June 22, 2023

Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'
A researcher from reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.
June 20, 2023

Receives Gift from Davidowitz Family
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Davidowitz family of Boynton Beach to expand Holocaust and Human Rights Education programming.
June 19, 2023

Explore the Indian River Lagoon with Harbor Branch
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers a new public boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "The Discovery," a 36-passenger pontoon.
June 16, 2023

Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.
June 15, 2023

Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
's College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for students with intellectual disabilities.
June 12, 2023

Marín Ruiz Representing on Prestigious APLU Committee
The APLU recently appointed a representative from to serve in an official committee role for the first time in its history.
June 9, 2023

's Madden Center Launches Free Online Certificate in Value Creation
Florida Atlantic University's Madden Center for Value Creation is offering a free online certificate to help business professionals analyze and create value in organizations.
June 8, 2023

In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do Align
A new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.
June 7, 2023

Report: Average Renter in Much of U.S. Needs $100,000 Salary
The average renter in 11 U.S. markets must make a six-figure annual salary to avoid being classified as rent-burdened
June 5, 2023

Taghi Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., Recognized as Highly Cited Google Scholar
engineering professor's scientific publications have garnered more than 30,000 citations over the last five years (2018 to 2023), yielding a Google Scholar h-index of 88.
June 5, 2023

Study: Falling Florida Home Prices Still Significantly Overvalued
Atlanta and Detroit are the nation's two most overvalued housing markets, but Florida is the state where prices are well out of line with historical trends
May 31, 2023

Drone Squads from The Cane Institute Sweep National Competition
Four teams from The Cane Institute at A.D. Henderson recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads.
May 30, 2023

Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps 'Old' Adult-born Neurons 'Wired'
A new study provides novel insight into the benefits of exercise, which should motivate adults to keep moving throughout their lifetime, especially during middle age.
May 25, 2023

'Financial Times' Ranks Executive Education No. 2 in U.S.
ranked No. 2 in the United States overall, No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world for female participation, and No. 17 globally for overall satisfaction.
May 25, 2023

College of Engineering and Computer Science Builds Bridges in Africa
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science is a leader in building bridges, both literally and figuratively.
May 25, 2023

Poll: Florida Voters See Rise in Racism, Bigotry
A significant number of Florida voters worry racism are on the rise in the U.S., a factor that could impact their voting behavior, according to research by Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research.
May 25, 2023

Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season
Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.
May 24, 2023

Researchers: Firms Should Reconsider Value of Government Contracts
Companies assume contracting with the government brings long-lasting financial windfalls, but new research suggests the arrangement is not as valuable as many firms might think.
May 18, 2023

'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris
As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?
May 18, 2023

Approved for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
's Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation for its fifth university-sponsored fellowship, which will be based at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health.
May 16, 2023

Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions
Inspired by clam fishermen reports, Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.
May 15, 2023

Most Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages
A third annual survey by Cross Country Healthcare and shows that one-third of nurses plan to leave the profession in the next two years. More than half claim there is insufficient staff to meet demand.
May 11, 2023

Poll: Florida Republicans Strongly Support Donald Trump for 2024 Run
According to the poll, Trump would win over DeSantis by a significant margin if the primary were held when the poll was completed between April 13-14.
May 11, 2023

Expert: Expanded Playoff Will Improve College Football
The College Football Playoff will look much different in 2024, rightly giving national championship aspirations to more teams and introducing a "March Madness" vibe to the traditional holiday season.
May 11, 2023

A Chorus Line, Big Band Concerts and More
has announced the lineup for this summer's Festival Rep.
May 10, 2023

Climate Change Concern in Florida Linked With Recent Extreme Weather
A recent survey shows an increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.
May 10, 2023

New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products
A study offers a new psychological interpretation of the most popular, existing adoption model used widely in marketing today centered around four groups of people to predict who will buy trendy products.
May 8, 2023

Study: Rent Crisis Slowing, but Landlords Still in Control
U.S. rents are leveling off after record highs last year, and the evidence of a slowdown is most apparent in four north-central and western markets, new research shows.
May 8, 2023

Marine Seagrass Meadows Show Resilience to Bounce Back After Die-Offs
A study in Florida Bay, one of the largest global contiguous seagrass systems, finds healthy recruits of turtlegrass, a marine seagrass, in open bare patches after seagrass meadow die-off events.
May 4, 2023

Celebrates Spring 2023 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,000 degrees Thursday and Friday for the spring semester during six in-person commencement ceremonies in the Kaye Auditorium.
May 4, 2023

Lands $2 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation
urban and planning researchers in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science join a five member university consortia for the 'Center for Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities.'
May 4, 2023

's Chair Medal Ceremony Honors its Inaugural Class of Recipients
The Florida Atlantic University Chair's Medal recently was awarded to its inaugural group of recipients at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House at 's Boca Raton campus.
May 3, 2023

Study: Florida Homebuyers Paying Steep Premiums
A leveling off of U.S. home prices means markets aren't as overvalued as they used to be, but Florida buyers are still paying well more than they should, based on long-term pricing trends, new research shows.
May 2, 2023

Expert: New NCAA Transfer Limitations are Essential
New NCAA legislation to limit student-athlete transfers was a necessary adjustment
May 1, 2023

Nation's Newest Physicians Receive M.D. Degrees at
Sixty-four members of the class of 2023 are among the nation's newest physicians. 's Schmidt College of Medicine held its ninth commencement ceremony today in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.
April 28, 2023

and Insightec Partner to Treat Neurological Disorders
and Insightec will collaborate to advance scientific knowledge about the use of focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases, including Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
April 28, 2023

Honors 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
April 28, 2023

2023 Wave Competition Awards Announced
Florida Atlantic University has announced the 2023 winners of the eighth annual Wave Competition.
April 27, 2023

Alarming Rates of Teen Suicide Continue to Increase in the U.S.
A study explored suicide rate trends among 13 to 14 year olds from 1999 to 2018. Findings show rates more than doubled from 2008 to 2018 and suggest key roles of social media, school stress and firearms.
April 26, 2023

Florida SBDC at Receives International Program Excellence Award
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at recently received the prestigious "NASBITE International 2023 Program Excellence Award" for helping to develop and promote international trade.
April 25, 2023

's Ken Johnson, Ph.D., Honored for Housing Market Indices
Ken. H. Johnson, Ph.D., associate dean in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Ratcliff Award by the American Real Estate Society (ARES).
April 25, 2023

Weinberg Family Gift to Expand Jewish Studies, Human Rights Education
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a $1 million gift from Marilyn and Jay Weinberg that will support Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights educational programs.
April 25, 2023

Among 'U.S. News'' 2023-24 'Best Graduate Programs'
Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2023-24.
April 25, 2023

Nursing Professor to Receive International Recognition for Research
's Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., is among 22 honorees worldwide who will be inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing's "2023 International Nurse Research Hall of Fame."
April 24, 2023

Venture for Athletes Wins Business Pitch Competition
Venture for Athletes won the $10,000 first prize in the 15th annual Business Pitch Competition sponsored by Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.
April 21, 2023

, Virtual Planet and City of West Palm Beach Unveil VR Experience
A revolutionary new virtual reality (VR) experience, "Sea Level Rise (SLR) Explorer WPB," is a simulation of the devastation that a Category 5 hurricane and sea level rise could have on West Palm Beach.
April 20, 2023

Gets $6 Million to Increase Mental Health Counselors in Schools
College of Education researchers received a U.S. Department of Education grant to partner with five Florida school districts to increase the number of mental health service providers in high-need schools.
April 20, 2023

Poll: Hispanic Consumers Wary at Start of 2023
Hispanic consumers less optimistic at the beginning of 2023, concerned about the U.S. economy in the short and long term, according to a new poll from the Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
April 19, 2023

‘Antibiotic Culture’ Permeates Intensive Care Units in U.S. Hospitals
A study by a researcher from 's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters examined how ICU physicians use antibiotic therapies and the factors that influence their decision-making.
April 19, 2023

Study Compares COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among College Students
A cross-cultural study is the first to examine factors that influenced the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an international sample of college students from the U.S., Israel and the Czech Republic.
April 18, 2023

President's Gala Celebrates Health, Men's Basketball Team
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its 2023 President's Gala at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on the Boca Raton campus.
April 18, 2023

to Offer 2023 Summer Camps
Florida Atlantic University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; SeaTech; Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters; and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps beginning in June.
April 17, 2023

to Host 'Owls in the Outfield' Event for Community
"Owls in the Outfield," a carnival-style outdoor block party, will take place on Saturday, April 29 in the Florida Atlantic University Athletic Complex Parking Lot (No. 14).
April 17, 2023

Hosts 54th annual Honors Convocation
recently hosted the University's 54th annual Honors Convocation at the University Theatre in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Boca Raton campus.
April 12, 2023

'Carb' Treatment for Stroke Receives New U.S. Patent
An invention by a researcher in 's Schmidt College of Medicine designed to treat ischemic stroke, protect brain tissue from injury and minimize the size of a brain infarct has received a new U.S. patent.
April 12, 2023

AACSB Extends College of Business' Accreditation
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business remains one of a select group of academic institutions with global accreditation in business, a universal standard certifying a program's quality.
April 11, 2023

Pair of Students Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars
Florida Atlantic University students David Baldwin and Michael Green have been named 2023 Goldwater Scholars.
April 11, 2023

Child Sex Trafficking Victim Experiences Differ Greatly by Gender
A study by a researcher in 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is the first to test for gender differences in risk factors and experiences of youth incarcerated for childhood prostitution.
April 11, 2023

Named 'Voter Friendly Campus' for 2023-24
Florida Atlantic University is one of 258 campuses nationwide to be designated as a "Voter Friendly Campus."
April 10, 2023

Study: Retail Workers Struggling with Deviant Customers
Labor shortages and fiscal pressure have forced new responsibilities on retail workers, according to researchers at and three other schools.
April 6, 2023

NIL Deal Could be Game-changer for Amateur Athletes in Smaller Sports
A Clemson University lacrosse player's landmark NIL deal could be the catalyst for similar arrangements for amateur athletes who play non-revenue-generating sports, according to expert at .
April 5, 2023

's Mara Schiff, Ph.D., to Receive Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Mara Schiff, Ph.D., an associate professor in 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, will receive the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award (academic year 2023-24).
April 5, 2023

Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System
researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.
April 4, 2023

U.S. Home Prices Moderate, but Buyers are Still Paying Hefty Premiums
Atlanta is the nation's most overvalued housing market, although Florida remains at the center of the U.S. real estate correction, new research shows.
April 4, 2023

'New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias' Awardees
In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at , the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding Program.
March 31, 2023

's College of Business Receives Grant from JPMorgan Chase
's College of Business has received a sponsorship from JP Morgan Chase's Women on the Move to create programs and opportunities to prepare students from many backgrounds in the finance industry.
March 30, 2023

World Leaders in Artificial Intelligence Gather at
The gathering of world leaders in the fields of AI, philosophy and neuroscience marked the grand opening of 's Center for Future Mind.
March 30, 2023

Could Changes in Fed's Interest Rates Affect the Environment?
A study by 's College of Business explored the interplay between domestic and international monetary policy impacts and CO2 emissions.
March 28, 2023

Wild Animals Stop the Spread of Socially Transmitted Misinformation
Using camera observatories in a coral reef in French Polynesia, a study by and collaborators finds that in groups of foraging fish, misinformation rarely spreads to more than a few individuals.
March 28, 2023

New Home to Award-winning Website 'The Invading Sea'
The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at Florida Atlantic University.
March 21, 2023

Announces Winners of 2023 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the seventh annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.
March 21, 2023

Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researchers are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
March 20, 2023

They Matched! 's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day
The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.
March 17, 2023

Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow
Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.
March 15, 2023

Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama
's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.
March 14, 2023

School of Architecture to Participate in Venice Architecture Biennale
Florida Atlantic University's School of Architecture has been invited to showcase two research projects at La Biennale Architettura.
March 14, 2023

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
March 9, 2023

Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls
Researchers from 's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.
March 8, 2023

Earns Military Friendly® Status for 12th Consecutive Year
For the 12th straight year, Florida Atlantic University is being recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution" designation.
March 7, 2023

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?
Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.
March 7, 2023

Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.
Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at and FIU.
March 6, 2023

Hosts Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host more than a dozen events to celebrate Women's History Month at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses.
March 3, 2023

Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use
physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.
March 2, 2023

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
A study by 's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.
March 1, 2023

Lands U.S. EPA Grant for 'Hands-on' Indian River Lagoon Field Trip
Harbor Branch has received a $399,963 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Initiative Program to support a new Indian River Lagoon field trip program.
February 24, 2023

A.D. Henderson Students Enjoy Career Day
Students at A.D. Henderson University School in Boca Raton were able to get a glimpse into their potential future as more than 40 presenters dropped by for Career Day today.
February 24, 2023

New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.
February 23, 2023

U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-based Quantum Network at
United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour 's quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
February 22, 2023

, Shipwreck Park Partner on Underwater Public Project, 'Wahoo Bay'
engineers and students will use AI and sensing in Wahoo Bay, a "living" underwater laboratory, which will serve partly as an educational marine park as well as an initiative to restore the natural habitat.
February 21, 2023

Tech Runway® Announces Latest Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 11th cohort of its Venture Program.
February 21, 2023

Renters Get Sticker Shock in Three New England Markets
Three housing markets in the U.S. Northeast are dealing with rent spikes even as the nation's rental crisis showed more signs of moderation in January.
February 21, 2023

Center for the Future Mind Hosts Conference on The Future of AI
- Florida Atlantic University's Center for the Future Mind will host Mindfest 2023, a conference that will explore the future of artificial intelligence.
February 21, 2023

-developed Video Compression Technology Gets Industry Recognition
's College of Engineering and Computer Science and OP Solutions have announced the intellectual property merit of -developed versatile video coding technology to improve the process of streaming media.
February 20, 2023

Impacts of Incarceration on African American Fathers and Their Sons
A new study by researchers from 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice illustrates how incarceration is a destructive force in the African American community, especially for fathers.
February 16, 2023

Researchers Endorse Widespread Naloxone to Stop Drug Overdose Deaths
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers propose a call to action to ensure the widest distribution and easy availability of naloxone, including over the counter, which is likely to be FDA-approved soon.
February 15, 2023

, Delray Medical Center, Insightec Team Up on Groundbreaking Study
, Delray Medical Center and Insightec are collaborating on a groundbreaking study for Alzheimer's disease and have treated the first patient in Florida using non-invasive focused ultrasound technology.
February 15, 2023

Researchers Map Wide Impacts of Fire-induced Permafrost Thaw in Alaska
researchers have developed a new machine learning approach to quantify fire-induced thaw settlement across the entire Tanana Flats in Alaska, which encompasses more than 3 million acres.
February 14, 2023

College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives $1 Million Gift
and Florida Power & Light Company have agreed to a four-year collaboration to establish the FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies (InETech).
February 14, 2023

's Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D., Lands Coveted NSF CAREER Award
With a five-year, $974,100 NSF grant, Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D., will develop fundamental ecological research to understand the functional ecology and biodiversity patterns in sponge-dominated coral reefs.
February 13, 2023

Study Resolves 50-Year Dispute of Teleost Fishes Ancestral Lineage
Harbor Branch's Sahar Mejri, Ph.D., is among a team of scientists to use genome mapping to demonstrate sister groups from a common evolutionary ancestor.
February 10, 2023

Study First to Show Statewide Cannabis-related Deaths in Florida
Using data from 2014 to 2020, researchers from 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing analyzed deaths in Florida associated with cannabis and synthetic cannabis use.
February 9, 2023

Copy-cat? Study Explores Conformity in Children with Few Friends
What gives one friend influence over another and why? researchers tested the theory that children with few friends protect these friendships through conformity to stay in a friend's "good graces."
February 7, 2023

U.S. Rents Moderating, but Affordability Issues Linger
December 2022 rents fell in 71 of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas even as markets in Florida remain overvalued and unaffordable for many consumers
February 6, 2023

to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Each year, observes National Black History Month by celebrating the history and contributions of its African American/Black Diaspora communities with a series of events for students, staff and faculty.
February 1, 2023

Interplay Between Sleep, Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have unraveled the interplay between chronic pain, sleep and spinal cord stimulation, a treatment that uses low levels of electricity to relieve pain.
January 30, 2023

Honors Patrick J. Geraghty as Business Leader of the Year
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business honored Patrick J. Geraghty today as Business Leader of the Year.
January 27, 2023

Study: Florida Dominates List of Most Overvalued Housing Markets
Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation.
January 25, 2023

Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's online master's in education program is ranked No. 52 in the nation for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 80 in 2022.
January 24, 2023

, Broward Health to Partner on Academic Medicine
and Broward Health have announced a partnership to provide academic medicine to Broward County, and to collaborate on education, clinical training and practice, health services administration, and research.
January 24, 2023

Easing of Inflation Bolsters Hispanics' Confidence in U.S. Economy
With consumer price hikes moderating, U.S. Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and the economy.
January 23, 2023

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Opens in Jupiter
celebrated the opening of the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, heralding a new era in neuroscience and education.
January 19, 2023

Hate Crime Legislation Vague and Inconsistent Among 50 U.S. States
researchers analyzed 271 statutes from all 50 U.S. states and found that every state legislates hate crimes differently, resulting in differential justice in these cases.
January 18, 2023

Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults at the Cellular Level
researchers conducted a study to explore the effects of resistance training in older adults, taking research one step further in helping to elucidate the benefits of exercise in this population.
January 17, 2023

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents CNN's John Avlon
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "Lincoln and the Fight for Peace," with author and CNN anchor, John Avlon.
January 17, 2023

Noise from Urban Environments Affects the Color of Songbirds' Beaks
A study on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch suggests exposure to urban noise may affect their structural traits, such as beak color, which influence social interactions and mate choice.
January 12, 2023

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents William B. Taylor
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "Russia, Ukraine and the United States," with former U.S. Ambassador William B. Taylor.
January 10, 2023

Economist: Short-term Rentals, HOA Rules Drive Up Florida Rents
A Florida Atlantic University researcher believes an abundance of short-term vacation rentals and oppressive restrictions from homeowner and condominium associations are contributing to Florida's rental crisis.
January 9, 2023

Laura Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush at
Florida Atlantic University's 2023 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents "A Conversation with Laura W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush.
January 4, 2023

Celebrates Fall 2022 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,710 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 15, 2022

Study: Even as Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising
While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
December 14, 2022

Ultrasound Device for Pain Gets 'Nod' from Shark Tank and NIH Funding
's Schmidt College of Medicine is developing a handheld probe using focused ultrasound that is non-invasive and non-opioid-based to treat back and leg pain in a physician's office and potentially at home.
December 14, 2022

AI Model Predicts if a COVID-19 Test Might be Positive or Not
Researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science have trained five classification algorithms to create an accurate model that proactively predicts COVID-19 test results.
December 13, 2022

Receives $5 Million to Create Hagerty Family Athletics Village
Florida Atlantic University Athletics has received a $5 million gift commitment from Michelle and Michael Hagerty.
December 13, 2022

Wearable Belt with Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7
researchers have developed a novel wearable device conveniently worn around the waist that measures all of the physiological parameters associated with heart failure in real time around the clock.
December 12, 2022

Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty
The three-year NSF grant will help to ensure appropriate representation of women in STEM faculty and continues the work of the late Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., who served as a research professor at .
December 8, 2022

Kicks off Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign
Florida Atlantic University recently kicked off the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in more than 20 years.
December 7, 2022

Partners with Veterans Group to Offer Entrepreneurship Training
Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has been awarded a partnership with the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program for the eighth consecutive year.
December 7, 2022

Receives NSF Grant for Secure Communications Over 5G Networks
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have joined forces to develop a universal radio adapter for secure communications for U.S. military, government and critical infrastructure systems.
December 6, 2022

Study Finds Low Salinity Can Work to Culture Florida Pompano Fish
Harbor Branch researchers are the first to conduct a low salinity study on Florida pompano to determine the optimal salinity required to culture juvenile fish from hatch to weaning under on-farm conditions.
December 5, 2022

Five Key Factors Affect Physical Activity in Multi-ethnic Older Adults
A study by researchers in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing used a novel robust statistical approach and a large range of instruments and tools to analyze a diverse sample of adults ages 59 to 96.
December 1, 2022

College of Business to Honor Patrick J. Geraghty
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host its 29th Business Leader of the Year breakfast on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 8 a.m. at Boca West Country Club.
November 30, 2022

Study: Rent Increases Slowing as More Supply Hits the Market
More of the largest metropolitan areas posted monthly declines in rent, further proof that the rental crisis is easing across the nation.
November 30, 2022

Study Explores Shark Nose Shape, Size and Link to Sensitivity of Smell
researchers are the first to quantify olfactory organ morphology in fine detail among a diverse set of shark species using dissections, phylogenetic comparisons, and a new technique, called diceCT imaging.
November 29, 2022

Montana Tucker Headlines Concert-4-Kindness at
Award-winning singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and social influencer Montana Tucker will headline a multi-arts Concert-4-Kindness on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
November 29, 2022

Researchers Inducted into Chapter of National Academy of Inventors
Four researchers representing engineering, medicine, science and Harbor Branch will be inducted into the Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors®.
November 28, 2022

Diplomacy Team Places First at Washington, D.C. Competition
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in Washington, D.C.
November 28, 2022

Early Disinterest in School Snowballs into Academic, Social Problems
A prior study by a researcher at and collaborators found starting off on the wrong foot academically, particularly with math and reading, cascades into peer problems during the first years of school.
November 18, 2022

Harmful Algal Toxins Found in Bull Sharks in the Indian River Lagoon
Harbor Branch researchers are the first to measure multiple baseline concentrations of phycotoxins from harmful algal blooms in bull sharks from Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
November 17, 2022

Makes Big Jump in Entrepreneurship Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business dramatically improved its standing among the top 50 undergraduate programs for entrepreneurship studies.
November 17, 2022

See the Comics That Inspired the New Netflix Movie 'Slumberland'
What do the new Netflix movie "Slumberland" and Libraries' Jaffe Center for Book Arts have in common?
November 17, 2022

Announces Estate Gift Commitments from Longtime Benefactors
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the S. E. Wimberly Library recently announced significant estate gift commitments from longtime benefactors Howard Weiner, M.D. and Judith Weiner.
November 17, 2022

Scientists Land $3 Million NSF Grant to Empower Coral Reef Monitoring
researchers and collaborators have received a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to uncover complex biological systems and develop tools to globally document coral reef health changes.
November 16, 2022

Receives $7.5 Million Gift to Name Arena
Eleanor R. Baldwin has made a $7.5 million gift commitment to Florida Atlantic University Athletics.
November 16, 2022

Receives $10 Million Gift to Establish Eminent Dean in Nursing
Florida Atlantic University received an estate pledge of $10 million from Holli Rockwell Trubinsky and her husband Joseph Trubinsky to establish the Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean in Nursing.
November 16, 2022

New Critical Period of Sex Determination in Sea Turtles Identified
A new study by and collaborators finds the missing link between temperature of the incubation environment and sea turtle sex ratios for temperature-dependent embryonic sex determination.
November 15, 2022

's Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Receives National Science Educator Award
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., 's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute executive director, recently received the Society for Neuroscience's (SfN) 2022 prestigious Science Educator Award.
November 15, 2022

Study: Markets in Texas, Washington are Best for Renters
All 100 of the largest U.S. housing markets favor renting over buying, but metros in Texas, Washington, Tennessee and North Carolina are the nation's most renter-friendly.
November 14, 2022

Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Improve Pre-K English Proficiency
's College of Education in collaboration with the School District of Osceola County is one of 44 institutions nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive this grant in 2022.
November 8, 2022

APLU Names 2022 Degree Completion Award Winner
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Florida Atlantic University the winner of its 2022 Degree Completion Award.
November 6, 2022

Study: U.S. Rent Increases Cooling, But Not in Florida
The U.S. rental crisis appears to be softening, although Florida rents remain among the nation's most overvalued, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
November 4, 2022

Study: Home Price Declines Hitting Western U.S. Markets
Average home prices are falling in 39 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets and prices in an additional 18 metropolitan areas are expected to decline soon.
November 2, 2022

Ancient DNA Analysis Unravels the Early Peopling of South America
Using DNA from two ancient humans unearthed in two archaeological sites in northeast Brazil and powerful algorithms and genomic analyses, a study unravels the deep demographic history of South America.
November 2, 2022

Lands U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool
Researchers have received a $599,503 grant from the United States Department of Defense for a powerful high resolution imaging technique that can reveal nanoscale structures.
November 1, 2022

Nurse-led Mobile Health Unit Will Bring 'CARE' Where It's Needed Most
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $3.9 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to create healthier populations in rural and medically underserved regions.
October 31, 2022

APLU Names 2022 Degree Completion Award Finalist
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Florida Atlantic University a finalist for its 2022 Degree Completion Award.
October 27, 2022

's 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk to Honor Former Mayor Susan Whelchel
The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center of 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing seeks sponsors and walkers for the 16th annual Walk-in-the-mall event at the Town Center at Boca Raton.
October 27, 2022

Lands $1.2 Million NSF Grant to Transform Prosthetic Hand Control
The College of Engineering and Computer Science project combines AI, machine learning, biosensors and automated training to empower amputees to control the full dexterity of artificial hands.
October 26, 2022

Poll Shows DeSantis Leading Crist in Race for Re-election
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track for re-election, leading Democratic challenger Charlie Crist by 11 percentage points and garnering strong approval ratings.
October 21, 2022

Climate Change Consensus Endures in Florida
Seven sequenced surveys since October 2019 paint a comprehensive picture of Floridians' climate resilience attitudes during a period of particularly dynamic political, economic and environmental events.
October 19, 2022

Needs, Challenges for COVID-19 Boosters and Other Vaccines in the U.S.
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers have published a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine" to provide the most updated guidance to health care providers on boosters and vaccines.
October 18, 2022

Honors 2022 Talon Award Recipients
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2022.
October 17, 2022

Celebrates Majestic Owls Society Inductees
With each passing year, a new class reaching the 50th anniversary of graduation is inducted into the Florida Atlantic University Majestic Owls Society.
October 17, 2022

's Sport Management MBA Ranked No. 11 Worldwide
Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program again improved its rankings among the world's top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.
October 17, 2022

Ranks in 'Diverse' Magazine's Top 100 Minority Degree Producers
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine ranked as No. 17 for graduating African American students with bachelor's degrees in all disciplines combined in its list of top 100 minority degree producers.
October 14, 2022

Poll: Hispanics Losing Confidence in U.S. Economy
Hispanics are increasingly concerned about their personal finances, leading to a decline in optimism in the U.S. economy during the third quarter.
October 13, 2022

Pandemic Escalated Teen Cyberbullying - Asian Americans Targeted Most
Until now, no research has explored cyberbullying trends among youth in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially whether Asian American youth were disproportionately targeted.
October 13, 2022

Doug Williams, Vince Evans and the NFL's Most Important Game
Florida Atlantic University presents the inaugural Fogelman Sports Museum lecture presented by Louis Moore, Ph.D.
October 13, 2022

, Thermo Fisher Scientific Collaborate on Conservation
Harbor Branch and Thermo Fisher Scientific have entered into a unique agreement to advance marine science and endangered species research worldwide from the tropics to the Arctic.
October 12, 2022

Southwest Florida Becomes Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Market
Southwest Florida, still dealing with widespread destruction from Hurricane Ian, has become the nation's most overvalued housing market.
October 11, 2022

Study Shows Increasing Firearm Deaths Among Texas School-age Children
's Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators investigated firearm-related deaths in Texas from 1999 to 2020 and found 4,090 firearm fatalities among school-age children 5 to 18 years.
October 11, 2022

A.D. Henderson University School Top Three School in the Nation
A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School, No. 2 Best Public Middle School and No. 2 Best High School in Florida by Niche.
October 11, 2022

Tech Runway® Venture Program Applications Now Being Accepted
Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for the Venture Program, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.
October 10, 2022

Homecoming 2022: 'The One at Florida Atlantic University'
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "Homecoming: The One at Florida Atlantic University" beginning Friday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 15.
October 6, 2022

Two Programs at Awarded Grants to Support Student Success
Two programs at Florida Atlantic University have been awarded grants to support student success.
October 5, 2022

Tech Runway® to Celebrate Annual Maverick Reception
Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2022 Maverick Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tech Runway.
October 5, 2022

Receives $500,000 NIH Grant to Tackle Chronic Disease Disparities
With a $500,000 NIH grant, researchers and collaborators will tackle chronic health disparities using electronic health records, artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things.
October 5, 2022

Study: U.S. Rent Spikes Most Pressing in Sun Belt, West
Rent spikes have developed in the Sun Belt and the Northwest, a pattern clearly driven by local supply and demand issues.
October 4, 2022

Becoming Sober - A 'Voice' for Mothers Within the Child Welfare System
Pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders often are voiceless. A study captured their lived experiences navigating the child welfare system and recovery services using documentary photography.
October 4, 2022

-MAX PLANCK JOINT PROGRAM CREATES NEW M.D./PH.D. DUAL DEGREE
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the Schmidt College of Science, along with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, signed the new M.D./Ph.D. joint neuroscience program into effect.
October 4, 2022

to Host Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty.
October 4, 2022

's 'Fab Four' Receive Prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Awards
“Four faculty members in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters have been selected for the world’s largest international exchange program.
October 3, 2022

Faculty Experts for Hurricane Ian
Several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding Hurricane Ian.
September 30, 2022

OLLI with AutoNation Presents 'Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies'
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is working in partnership with AutoNation and its DRVPINK mission to present, "Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies: How is Accelerating the Drive Against Cancer."
September 28, 2022

"Summer of Soul, 1969: A Retrospective" Concert
The concert will feature music from the Academy-award winning film "Summer of Soul" about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.
September 27, 2022

'Placenta-on-a-chip' Mimics Nutrient Exchange between Mother-Fetus
researchers have developed and tested a novel 3D microfluidic device to study the complicated processes that take place in malaria-infected placenta between mother and fetus.
September 26, 2022

High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
A total of 22 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
September 22, 2022

Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Vital Sex Differences
researchers have uncovered key differences in the molecular dopamine synapses in the brains of male and female mice that support attention, movement, motivation and pleasure.
September 21, 2022

BOT Reelects Chair, Vice Chair and Elects Second Vice Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected chair Brad Levine and vice chair Barbara Feingold during its recent annual retreat. Additionally, Daniel Cane was elected as second vice chair.
September 20, 2022

Board of Trustees Selects Interim President
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees has selected Stacy Volnick as interim president of the university.
September 20, 2022

Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
Researchers from 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
September 20, 2022

Hosts Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building Event
Florida Atlantic University ceremoniously broke ground on its future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building today at its Boca Raton campus.
September 16, 2022

Resident Physicians Report COVID-19 Impacts
A Schmidt College of Medicine study assessed resident physicians' perceptions, coping strategies and self-reported levels of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during the early phase of the pandemic.
September 15, 2022

Launches Health Equity Nursing Scholars Program
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently launched a first-of-its-kind Health Equity Nursing Scholars program through the support of Florida Blue Foundation and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.
September 15, 2022

Poll: Inflation Delivers a Blow to Summer Travel Plans
Inflation is a major concern for Floridians, with many saying the higher cost of living has greatly affected their finances and forced them to change summer travel plans.
September 15, 2022

Study: Home Price Corrections Most Likely in Washington, Texas
Spokane, Washington and Austin, Texas are the two U.S. housing markets most exposed to price corrections, meaning consumers in those areas should strongly consider renting rather than buying
September 14, 2022

to Host Events in Honor of Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of events beginning Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 15.
September 14, 2022

Awarded $1 Million NIH Grant for New Florida Summer Institute
's Schmidt College of Medicine received a $1 million NIH grant for the first Florida Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science in the Southeastern U.S. - and one of only 10 sites nationwide.
September 14, 2022

Receives 'INSIGHT Into Diversity' 2022 HEED Award
Florida Atlantic University has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
September 13, 2022

Lands NASA Grant to Inspire Local High School Students in STEM
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a three-year $478,699 grant from NASA and is among only eight institutions nationwide selected for this award.
September 13, 2022

Moves Up in 'U.S. News & World Report's' List of Top Universities
Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," to No. 132 from No. 140 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.
September 12, 2022

Nurses Remain Passionate Despite Historical Issues in Need of Reform
The second annual industry survey from Cross Country Healthcare and 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study, "Vital Signs of Nursing," identifies areas of transformation that advocate for nurses.
September 8, 2022

Kicks-Off Fall Virtual 'Research in Action' Series
Faculty across Florida Atlantic University are rising to meet some of society's biggest challenges, engaging in a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
September 8, 2022

School of Architecture Celebrates 25 Years, Welcomes New Director
The School of Architecture within Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
September 6, 2022

Ranks in 'Washington Monthly's' Top 100 in the Nation
Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 72 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly's annual College Guide.
September 1, 2022

A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil
Florida Atlantic University and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life will present "A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil."
August 31, 2022

Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts
A study is the first to demonstrate an association between digital self-harm (online posting, sending or sharing of hurtful content about oneself anonymously) and suicidality in youth.
August 30, 2022

, Israel Scientists 'Team Up' to Tackle AD-related Mood Disorders
researchers in collaboration with Tel Aviv University have received a two-year, $379,177 NIH grant to study mood-disorders changes in Alzheimer's disease.
August 29, 2022

Rent Growth Slowing in Two Florida Metros but Still a Problem in U.S.
Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains in the cross hairs of a crisis.
August 29, 2022

Makes History as it Welcomes Students for Fall Semester
Florida Atlantic University has officially welcomed the largest incoming freshman class in university history for the fall semester.
August 29, 2022

"Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty"
Florida Atlantic University presents "Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty," with award-winning journalist and legal affairs analyst Dahlia Lithwick.
August 29, 2022

Study: More U.S. Housing Markets at or Near Pricing Peaks
Home prices appear to have peaked in a growing number of U.S. markets, according to a July analysis by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
August 25, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter Announces Fall Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 12.
August 25, 2022

Schools Awarded $3.1 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant
Florida Atlantic University Schools (S) recently was awarded the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant.
August 25, 2022

Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-processed Foods May be to Blame
A study by 's Schmidt College of Medicine found that U.S. adults who consume more ultra-processed food report more adverse mental symptoms of mild depression, "mentally unhealthy days" and "anxious days."
August 25, 2022

What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.
A first-of-its-kind study by researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
August 24, 2022

Hosts Afghan Scholar for Fall Semester
Mujib Mehrdad will be housed within the Department of English as a research scholar through the Scholars at Risk Network.
August 24, 2022

Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals
and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.
August 23, 2022

Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages
A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.
August 18, 2022

Seeks Older Participants for Aging and Memory Study
researchers are conducting a study in adults 60 and older to improve public health by providing information about how human memory changes with age - and you can help.
August 16, 2022

Survey: Firms Expect Supply Chain Woes to Wane
Supply-chain delays and shortages that have hampered deliveries since the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be easing, according to a business survey by a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.
August 16, 2022

New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes
has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.
August 10, 2022

Water Quality Woes in S.W. Florida Linked to Seeping Septic Systems
Multiple lines of evidence from a multi-year microbial source tracking study by Harbor Branch researchers points to septic systems as a contributing source for water quality decline in southwest Florida.
August 9, 2022

Celebrates Summer 2022 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 9 during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
August 9, 2022

Greater Empathy in Adolescents Helps Prevent Bias-based Cyberbullying
A study by researcher Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., is the first to explore empathy types in early adolescents and its relationship to race-based and religion-based online bullying.
August 8, 2022

Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators
The Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at recently announced the Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards for 2022.
August 8, 2022

Names New Dean of Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Florida Atlantic University has announced Valery Forbes, Ph.D., as its new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, effective Aug. 10.
August 4, 2022

New Low-cost Device Rapidly, Accurately Detects Hepatitis C Infection
researchers have developed a portable microfluidic platform that rapidly and accurately detects Hepatitis C infection without the need for trained technicians, expensive equipment or a laboratory.
August 3, 2022

New Board of Trustees Appointment
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Robert Flippo to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.
August 2, 2022

Nurse Leaders Inducted into Prestigious National Academies
Safiya George, Ph.D., and Howard K. Butcher, Ph.D., have been inducted into the American Academy of Nursing, and Kathryn Keller, Ph.D., has been inducted into the Academy of Nursing Education.
July 29, 2022

Online Chair Yoga Viable for Isolated Older Adults with Dementia
During the pandemic, researchers evaluated a remotely supervised online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia and measured clinical outcomes virtually via Zoom under the remote guidance.
July 28, 2022

's Hari Kalva, Ph.D., Inducted into National Academy of Inventors®
Hari Kalva, Ph.D., an associate chair and professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been recognized for his innovation in video compression and communication.
July 21, 2022

, Hospital Partners Strategize on Medical Residencies, Fellowships
Schmidt College of Medicine and hospital leaders met to strategize and outline the next phase for graduate medical education and residency programs in Palm Beach County, which they will launch in the fall.
July 20, 2022

Falling Premiums, Prices Mean Housing Market May Have Peaked
After a decade of historic home price gains, the U.S. housing market has finally slowed, and June figures show it may already have peaked.
July 20, 2022

Study Shows Hydrology Impacts on West Florida's Continental Shelf
Harbor Branch researcher and collaborator demonstrate the impacts of climate warming and water management on West Florida's Continental Shelf using a high-resolution simulation model.
July 19, 2022

Poll: U.S. Hispanic Consumer Confidence Plunges
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics plummeted in the second quarter of 2022 amid fears of rising inflation and a looming recession.
July 18, 2022

Receives State Grant for Cybersecurity, IT Training
Florida Atlantic University was awarded more than $800,000 by the state of Florida to prepare students for jobs in the burgeoning fields of cybersecurity and information technology.
July 14, 2022

Foundation Raises $81.24 Million in Record-setting Year
The Florida Atlantic University Foundation (F) raised more than $81.24 million from more than 5,332 donors at the end of the 2022 fiscal year - the largest amount raised in the University's history.
July 12, 2022

's María de los Ángeles Ortega to Lead Nursing Clinical Care
Dr. Ortega will lead clinical care at 's Green Memory and Wellness Center and the and Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.
June 29, 2022

Data Transparency and Health Equity Study in U.S. COVID-19 Response
researchers conducted a study examining data transparency and compared how state responses varied in their COVID-19 reporting of health metrics and ethnicity metrics.
June 29, 2022

Names New Dean of University Libraries
Florida Atlantic University has announced Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., as its new dean of university libraries, effective Aug. 15.
June 29, 2022

Charna Larkin Donates $1.6 Million to
This generous gift will support student scholarships and establish the American Presidential Study.
June 29, 2022

Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children
A new study is the first to show that classroom seat assignments have important implications for children's friendships and the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children.
June 28, 2022

Rising Interest Rates Not Likely to Give Renters Relief
Crushing rent increases remain the norm across Florida and beyond, and the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike is unlikely to improve the landscape for cash-strapped renters
June 28, 2022

Recognized as Military Spouse Friendly® School
Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® Schools designation status award.
June 28, 2022

Florida Tourism Slowing Amid Recession Fears, Robust Competition
Florida leisure travel is showing signs of decline in recent weeks, offering yet another challenge to employers and tourism officials still trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 23, 2022

New Tool Will Assess Water Discharge Impacts from Florida's Everglades
Researchers from Harbor Branch have received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study the connectivity between the Everglades and Florida Keys via the Florida Bay.
June 22, 2022

Health Network Quickly Adds More Partners
Several South Florida leading hospitals and patient care providers have joined the Health Network's groundbreaking collaboration to greatly benefit the region.
June 17, 2022

to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special recognition and celebration on Monday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 's Housing Pavilion.
June 17, 2022

Receives 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures Research
has received the 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures of Research.
June 17, 2022

Phillip A. Hough, Ph.D., Selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award
Phillip A. Hough, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award based on his important sociological research in rural Colombia.
June 16, 2022

Study: States of New England Best at Attorney Discipline
The New England states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont are best among the 50 states at attorney discipline, devoting more resources to addressing and resolving complaints of wrongdoing.
June 16, 2022

Receives $1 Million Grant for Equity in Instructional Performance
's College of Education School Leaders Program has been awarded a three-year, $1,039,041 grant from Broward County Public Schools to support two graduate degree programs.
June 15, 2022

Tech Runway® Reveals its 10th Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its 10th class, "Venture Class 10."
June 14, 2022

Alarming Increases in Deaths from Alcoholic Cirrhosis in the U.S.
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers conducted an original research study comparing trends in mortality from alcoholic cirrhosis in the U.S. in 1999 with those 20 years later in 2019.
June 14, 2022

Announces Formation of Health Network
Three South Florida counties will soon be served by an academic health network that is a true collaboration of the region's leading public and private academic and medical leaders.
June 7, 2022

Fort Myers, Other Florida Metros Have Largest U.S. Rent Increases
Rents for homes and apartments have soared nationwide over the past year, and Florida remains at the heart of a problem overwhelming U.S. consumers.
June 6, 2022

Study: 15 Housing Markets Overvalued by More Than 50 Percent
The high cost of housing across the country is playing out in once-remote markets and major metropolitan areas, making homeownership unattainable for many Americans and a risky bet for others.
May 31, 2022

Student Named Udall Scholar
Florida Atlantic University student Bernard Harrigan has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar, marking the first time in the University's history that one of its students was presented with this scholarship.
May 31, 2022

Awarded $1 Million Grant to Help Prevent Injury, Death from Falls
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will investigate several emergency department-based prevention strategies in older patients at high risk for recurrent falls and injury to improve patient outcomes.
May 26, 2022

NSF Tags Scientist for Post-quantum Cryptography in NextG Networks
's Reza Azarderakhsh, Ph.D., was picked by the NSF for "Resilient and Intelligent Next-Generation Systems" for his project, which is the only one taking post-quantum cryptography to next generation systems.
May 26, 2022

Experts for the 2022 Hurricane Season
With an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, several faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.
May 26, 2022

Poll: Floridians Cutting Back in Reaction to Rising Inflation
The economy, inflation and the high cost of housing are weighing on the minds of consumers as recent price hikes force Floridians to cut back on travel, entertainment and other discretionary items.
May 25, 2022

Research on Tidal Flats is 'Wake Up Call' for U.S. Coastal Communities
researchers have found a new way to identify the impact of urban growth on tidal flats - guardians of beachfront communities - from a geographic lens focused on place and space over three decades.
May 25, 2022

'Beam Me Up:' Nation's First Quantum Drone Provides Unrivaled Security
Researchers are developing the nation's first drone-based, mobile quantum network for unhackable wireless communication. Quantum protects information by the laws of nature and not just by a clever manmade code.
May 24, 2022

Vice President for Research Earns Fulbright Scholarship
's Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., vice president for research, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in international education for the 2022-2023 academic year.
May 24, 2022

Study Finds Why Baby Leatherback Marine Turtles Can't 'See the Sea'
For most sea turtles, finding the ocean is pretty straightforward. However, baby leatherbacks often crawl around in circles during "seafinding." researchers uncover why this happens by turning to the moon.
May 19, 2022

Economist: Few Markets, if Any, to Avoid U.S. Housing Crisis
The following is an analysis of the U.S. housing and rental markets by Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business:
May 18, 2022

Three Cane Institute SECME Teams Place First at Nationals
The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and High School SECME teams recently took home top awards in the online 2022 SECME National Competition.
May 17, 2022

to Offer 2022 Summer Camps
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps for summer 2022.
May 17, 2022

Receives $28 Million Scholarship Gift to Support Medical Education
has received the largest scholarship gift in its history from John and Ann Wood in memory of their son, Robert A. Wood, to support students in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
May 12, 2022

New Oral Antiviral Drug Reduces Death in Early COVID-19
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have published a commentary in the "American Journal of Medicine" on the first oral antiviral drug for high-risk, newly-infected patients with COVID-19.
May 11, 2022

Board of Trustees Announces New Chair
Brad Levine is the new chair of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.
May 10, 2022

COVID-19 Severity Influences Prevention More than Fear of Getting It
A study by researchers explored the influence of perceptions of COVID-19 on prevention practices early in the pandemic in 719 members of a public social-media focused group.
May 10, 2022

Honors 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee along with Distinguished Alumni
The AA hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.
May 5, 2022

Celebrates Spring 2022 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
May 5, 2022

LeaAnne DeRigne Cited in '2022 Economic Report of President Biden'
's LeaAnne DeRigne, Ph.D., has been cited in the U.S. "2022 Economic Report of the President" for her research and contributions on paid sick leave benefits.
May 5, 2022

Mother and Son Graduate on the Same Day
Christine Eagle and Aden Eagle will both graduate on Thursday, May 5 from Florida Atlantic University.
May 5, 2022

Marine Science Trailblazer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Harbor Branch's Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., an ocean explorer, aquanaut and marine biotechnologist, will receive the Society for In Vitro Biology's highest award - the 2022 "Lifetime Achievement Award."
May 5, 2022

to Offer Spanish-language Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs
Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will offer its second Entrepreneur Boot Camp in Spanish following a recent successful pilot program.
May 4, 2022

Florida Dominates List of 25 Most Overvalued U.S. Rental Markets
Rental rates for homes and apartments have spiked across the nation, and Florida is the center of the surge, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
May 3, 2022

Florida Atlantic University's Courtney Jones at Carnegie Hall
Courtney Jones, DMA, recently made history when he played with the Gateways Orchestra in its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
May 2, 2022

It's Official, They're Doctors!
The 64 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2022 are among the nation's newest physicians. They received their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees at the eighth commencement ceremony.
April 29, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Awards $9,000 in Scholarships
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Northern Campus Achievement Awards.
April 28, 2022

AI Could Predict Ideal Patients for Spinal Cord Stimulation
A study led by Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., is the first to use machine-learning algorithms in the neuromodulation field to predict long-term response to spinal cord stimulation in patients with chronic pain.
April 28, 2022

Strong Demand for Homes Bolsters Prices, Forcing Buyers to Overpay
Home prices in the overwhelming majority of the nation's largest housing markets continue to rise despite the Federal Reserve's move to raise mortgage rates in hopes of curtailing runaway demand.
April 26, 2022

When it Comes to Preventing Alzheimer's, Women Respond Better Than Men
A study headed by 's Richard Isaacson, M.D., is the first to examine if sex significantly affects cognitive outcomes in people who follow individually-tailored, multi-domain clinical interventions.
April 26, 2022

Student's Healthy Food Venture Wins Business Pitch Competition
An management major who wants to create a company offering restaurant-quality healthy meals from a vending machine won the $10,000 first prize in the 14th annual Business Pitch Competition.
April 25, 2022

Celebrates 2022 Employee Service Awards
Florida Atlantic University recently honored faculty and staff at the Employee Service Award Ceremony at its Boca Raton campus.
April 21, 2022

Diplomacy Program Places First in the Nation
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in New York City.
April 21, 2022

Pain in the Neck? New Surgical Method Could be Game-changing
and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have developed a technique to improve anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, which shows promise for patients with degenerative cervical spine disease.
April 21, 2022

Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Harbor Branch researcher Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., has received a $1,103,081 NSF CAREER grant for a project that will unravel marine predator-prey interactions using novel "crunch-meter" technology.
April 20, 2022

's Yufei Tang, Ph.D., Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Yufei Tang, Ph.D., has received the coveted National Science Foundation Early CAREER award for a project that will help to improve energy systems and accelerate progress in the blue economy.
April 19, 2022

Second in Florida on List of Best Value Colleges and Universities
Florida Atlantic University ranked second in Florida in the College Consensus "2022 Best Value Colleges and Universities" and ranked No. 24 out of 100 overall.
April 15, 2022

New Degree Programs Target Working Professionals
Florida Atlantic University is launching four new master's degree programs for working professionals, including an expansion of the state's first Master of Science with Major in Artificial Intelligence.
April 14, 2022

Receives Grant to Empower Women for Careers in Computer Science
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for "Empowering Women for Careers in Computer Science."
April 13, 2022

Named an Age-Friendly University
Florida Atlantic University has been named a member of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network.
April 13, 2022

Poll: Consumer Confidence Rising Among U.S. Hispanics
Despite a higher cost of living from rising inflation, the Hispanic population in the United States was more optimistic about its finances heading into the new year than it was at the end of 2021.
April 13, 2022

Hosts 53rd Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz will host the University's 53rd annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m.
April 12, 2022

Sunlight's Healing Effects Help Green Sea Turtles With Tumors
A study by researchers at 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science reveals that helping imperiled green sea turtles suffering with large debilitating tumors may be a simple as sunlight.
April 12, 2022

Study Shows Smoking Increased in Those Trying to Quit During COVID-19
Researchers found statistically significant and potentially clinically important differences between those who increased and decreased tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 11, 2022

Human Gene Variant Produces ADHD-like Problems in Mice
Mutant mice are providing a new neurobiological framework to understand the brain changes seen in distractible humans who carry a common gene variant associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
April 7, 2022

Celebrates Dazzling 2022 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated the 2022 President's Gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
April 7, 2022

The Road to Popularity Can Be Paved With Unpleasantness
A longitudinal study by researchers shows that aggressive and disruptive children leverage conflict into status and enhance their popularity.
April 6, 2022

Introduces Pipeline for Innovation and Business Growth
Florida Atlantic University has officially debuted the Innovation and Business Development (I&BD) pipeline, an expanded footprint of services offered to the South Florida business community.
April 4, 2022

Device Directs Sperm to 'Go Against the Flow' to Help Infertility
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed a microfluidic chip for sperm selection that is fast, inexpensive, easy to use and efficiently isolates healthy sperm directly from semen.
March 31, 2022

Researchers: Fed Taking No Action to Offset Inflation
The real value of wages for workers across the nation is likely to fall even further as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of neutralizing worse-than-expected inflation.
March 31, 2022

ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT INVITES PUBLIC TO COMMENT
A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive on April 24 -26, 2022, to examine all aspects of .
March 30, 2022

Under 6 Percent of Criminal Justice Cases Get Treatment for Opioid Use
A study examined disparities within a U.S. criminal justice population and showed that fewer than 6 percent of cases received opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder as part of the treatment plan.
March 30, 2022

Two Students Named 2022 Goldwater Scholars
Florida Atlantic University students Kate Maier and Samantha Zaninelli have been named 2022 Goldwater Scholars.
March 30, 2022

Three New Board of Trustees' Members Appointed
The Florida Board of Governors recently appointed Sherry Murphy and Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Piero Bussani and Linda Stoch to the Board of Trustees.
March 30, 2022

U.S. Housing Prices Still Rising Along with Mortgage Rates
When mortgage rates rise, home prices tend to level off or decline because fewer people can afford to buy. Experts are counting on that adage to help cool the nation's torrid housing market.
March 29, 2022

Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' 2023 'Best Graduate Programs'
Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2023.
March 29, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Presents Fiona Hill, Ph.D.
The OLLI at presents "There is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century," presented by Fiona Hill, Ph.D., on Monday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the OLLI complex at Jupiter.
March 28, 2022

Team Places First at Florida Food Future Hackathon
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science students recently competed in Florida Food Future Hackathon as part of Florida Food Waste Prevention Week.
March 25, 2022

Study: Florida Rents Far Outpacing Past Leasing Trends
Rents for homes and apartments in four Florida markets have soared over the past year, forcing renters to pay well above long-term leasing trends, according to a new study.
March 22, 2022

Celebrates Inaugural Diversity in Science Festival
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host the inaugural Diversity in Science Festival.
March 21, 2022

's Soon-to-be Doctors 'Match' Amid Florida's Physician Shortfall
The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2022 matched today for their medical residencies during "Match Day." The soon-to-be doctors are helping to address physician shortages in Florida and nationally.
March 18, 2022

Program Matches Military Veteran Students with Shelter Dogs
and the Humane Society of Broward County have teamed up for the " Veteran Canine Rescue Mission" to match student and alumni veterans with dogs from the shelter, which will be trained by Happy With Dogs.
March 16, 2022

OLLI and Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents, Ning Quan, Ph.D
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, “COVID – In It for the Long Haul?
March 15, 2022

Recognized as Military Friendly® University for 11 Years in a Row
has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution," based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by 's Military and Veterans Student Success Center.
March 14, 2022

Photo or Real Thing? Mice Can Inherently Recall and Tell Them Apart
A study by researchers provides the first evidence that mice employ higher-order cognitive processes like humans and non-human primates.
March 14, 2022

Researchers at Forefront of Alzheimer's Genetics and Diagnosis
Researchers have received grants from the Florida Department of Health's Ed and Ethel Moore Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease Research for programs on genetics and diagnosis in rural underserved communities.
March 10, 2022

Study Shows Population Characteristics Tied to COVID-19 Spread
Florida counties with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates experience significantly fewer infections and fewer vaccine breakthrough cases, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University.
March 9, 2022

Substance Developed at Could Make Breathing a Breeze in Space
Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have synthesized and tested an alternative adsorbent material to remove CO2 in air revitalization systems.
March 9, 2022

Housing Index Shows Why More Consumers Should Rent Rather than Own
The traditional spring homebuying season is expected to be one of the best ever, but consumers in much of the country should give more thought to renting a home rather than owning one.
March 8, 2022

to Expand Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center
's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has announced expansion plans later this year that will include new university partnerships, capabilities and opportunities.
March 4, 2022

Did COVID-19 Make Tinnitus, 'Ringing' in the Ears, Worse?
A researcher from and collaborators compared patients with tinnitus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess if the severity of tinnitus was influenced by the lockdown related to the pandemic.
March 2, 2022

New Study Measures Rent Spikes in Three Florida Markets
Florida's emerging rental crisis is playing out in three major markets, with rents well above where they should be and sharp increases occurring just in the past year, according to a new study.
March 2, 2022

Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted
Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.
February 28, 2022

Report: Inflation Exceeds Federal Reserve Projections
Inflation continues to outpace Federal Reserve projections, further eroding the real value of wages for workers across the nation.
February 25, 2022

Jails in Crisis: Study Identifies Those at Risk of Suicide Behind Bars
In America's jails, suicide is the leading cause of death. A researcher from examined the risk factors for attempting and threatening suicide and/or self-harm in a large metropolitan jail.
February 24, 2022

U.S. Housing Markets Still Searching for Peak Prices
Higher mortgage rates have yet to cool overheated housing markets across the country as prices continue a steady climb in each of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas.
February 23, 2022

U.S. Falls Short in 'Geriatricizing' Emergency Departments
According to Schmidt College of Medicine researchers, most emergency departments in the U.S. and worldwide do not provide the level of service recommended by the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines.
February 23, 2022

Ranked Among the Top 100 in America for Economic Mobility
Florida Atlantic University was ranked No. 63 in the country for economic mobility in a recent national ranking of higher education institutions by Third Way, a public policy think tank.
February 22, 2022

Book Festival Presents 'New York Times' Best-Selling Authors
Florida Atlantic University's fifth Palm Beach Book Festival, featuring Oliver Stone, Garret M. Graff, Alan Cumming and Imani Perry, Ph.D.
February 22, 2022

Names PHF Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows
has selected four Ph.D. students whose work embraces computational neuroscience to receive the inaugural Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellowships.
February 18, 2022

'Prescribe Ivermectin for COVID-19 Only in Large Randomized Trials'
Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA to treat or prevent COVID-19. Nonetheless, prescriptions of ivermectin by U.S. health care providers increased more than tenfold from 3,589 per week pre-COVID-19 to 39,102.
February 16, 2022

Launches Madden Center for Value Creation
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is establishing the Madden Center for Value Creation, thanks to a $3 million donation from the Bartley J. Madden Foundation.
February 15, 2022

Emerging Scientist to Receive 2022 "Cataract Research Award"
Lisa Ann Brennan, Ph.D., an associate research professor in the Schmidt College of Medicine, will receive the prestigious 2022 National Foundation for Eye Research's "Cataract Research Award" in May.
February 15, 2022

Novel Wearable Armband Helps Users of Prosthetic Hands to 'Get a Grip'
researchers have designed a first-of-its-kind multichannel soft robotic armband that conveys artificial sensations of touch, which could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands.
February 11, 2022

OLLI at Jupiter Announces Spring Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Thursday, March 10. Registration is now open.
February 9, 2022

To Get Middle-aged Women to Eat More Protein Consider Diet Coaching
A study by researchers in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to examine the impact of per-meal protein prescription and nutrition education with and without diet coaching.
February 9, 2022

Unique Seagrass Nursery Aims to Help Florida's Starving Manatees
A study shows widespread seagrass loss in Florida's Indian River Lagoon as scientists experiment with growing seagrass in large tanks to try to restore some of the lost seagrass beds.
February 8, 2022

"The American Presidency Through a Global Lens" with Thomas Friedman
Florida Atlantic University's 2022 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents Thomas Friedman with "The American Presidency Through a Global Lens."
February 8, 2022

Study Offers New Model for Coordinating Pandemic Policies
In a public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, imposing lockdowns across entire states or regions and enacting other sweeping policy measures aren't practical.
February 7, 2022

to be in Season Three of Amazon's 'The College Tour' Series
Learning about Florida Atlantic University from the comfort of your couch has never been easier thanks to Amazon.
February 7, 2022

Scientists Uncover 'Missing' Plastics Deep in the Ocean
A study is the first to unveil the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column in the southern Atlantic Ocean and implicates the ocean interior as a crucial pool of 'missing' plastics.
February 2, 2022

to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool to Open in Fall 2022
Florida Atlantic University's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a 10-year facilities use agreement with Bezos Academy.
February 1, 2022

to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
January 28, 2022

Both Mothers and Friends Shape Adolescent Self-esteem
A new longitudinal study takes a deep dive into adolescent self-esteem and the role that parents - specifically mothers - and friends play in shaping how youth feel about themselves.
January 27, 2022

Online Forums Like Reddit Could Work as Drug Use Early Warning System
A study is the first to evaluate the utility of online drug use forums as an early indicator of impending novel psychoactive substances intoxications or potentially lethal outcomes before they happen.
January 26, 2022

Study Ranks Florida, Ohio Housing Markets Among Nation’s Most Overvalued
When it comes to metropolitan areas with the nation's most overpriced homes, Florida and Ohio are leading the pack, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
January 25, 2022

Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's online master's in nursing programs are ranked No. 20 in the nation for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 32 in 2021.
January 25, 2022

Spring 2022 Virtual 'Research in Action' Lineup
's Division of Research will kick off its spring 2022 "Research in Action" virtual talk series on Zoom beginning on Jan. 27 and continuing on select Thursdays at 1 p.m.
January 24, 2022

Marine Sponge Cells in 3D Could Ramp-up Production of Drug Compounds
Harbor Branch scientists are the first to culture sponge cells in 3D to scale-up production of sponge biomass and bioactive metabolites for novel drug compounds.
January 20, 2022

3D Robotic Spine 'Twin' Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures
engineering scientists and a Marcus Neuroscience Institute neurosurgeon have collaborated on developing a novel 3D human spine replica for cervical disc implants.
January 19, 2022

Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test
engineering and biomedical science researchers are developing an affordable and reliable, automated HIV self-test that will increase access and improve treatment outcomes in any setting.
January 13, 2022

Inflation Worries Hurt Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics
U.S. Hispanics are displaying less consumer confidence heading into 2022 as inflation not seen in decades continues to erode their purchasing power.
January 13, 2022

Utility-scale Solar Energy Impedes Endangered Florida Panthers
Reducing the energy industry's carbon footprint in Florida is impeding a large carnivore's paw-print. A study is the first to document the effects of utility-scale energy installations on a large carnivore.
January 12, 2022

Ranks Among Nation's Top 50 Online MBA Programs
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business offers one of the nation's best online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review.
January 12, 2022

Scientist Aims to Ensure ‘Microbe-free’ Mars Samples
The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is collecting samples in search of signs of ancient microbial life, which would advance NASA’s quest to explore the past habitability of Mars.
January 6, 2022

Researchers Urge: 'Prescribe Aspirin Based on Benefit-to-Risk Not Age'
Researchers provide a perspective on aspirin to prevent heart attacks and stroke and urge health care providers to make clinical judgements on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk and not age.
January 5, 2022

U.S. Home Prices Appear to be Settling in West but Still Rising in Florida
The frenzied housing market appears to be cooling in many Western U.S. markets, even as prices continue to rise nearly unabated in the Eastern part of the country.
January 5, 2022

Osher LLI at presents, “A Discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador, John Rakolta, Jr.”
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "A Discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador, John Rakolta, Jr."
January 4, 2022

Novel Technology for Self-driving Cars Earns Second U.S. Patent
A researcher from the College of Engineering and Computer Science has earned a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new technology for autonomous systems for self-driving cars.
December 16, 2021

Identical Twins and Soon-to-be Nurses 'Lean on Each Other'
Identical twins Keren and Kerline Geffrard are among 62 classmates who will become nurses today during Florida Atlantic University's commencement ceremony at 1 p.m.
December 16, 2021

Celebrates Fall 2021 Graduates
will confer more than 2,770 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall 2021 semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 16, 2021

Study Reveals Gaps in Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a new study.
December 14, 2021

Gunfire or Plastic Bag Popping? Trained Computer Knows the Difference
engineering researchers have developed a gunshot detection algorithm and classification model that can discern similar sounds such as gunfire or a plastic bag popping.
December 13, 2021

Dinosaurs' Last Spring: Study Pinpoints Timing of Asteroid Impact
A seminal study by scientists and collaborators confirms the time of year of the Chicxulub asteroid impact, responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on Earth 66 million years ago.
December 9, 2021

Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University
Florida Atlantic University has received an estate gift pledge of more than $2 million from College of Business emeritus professor Eric Shaw '72, '73, Ph.D.
December 8, 2021

Housing Index Shows Renting Beats Buying in Eight Major U.S. Markets
As the cost of housing continues to soar, deciding whether to buy a home or rent one is a virtual toss-up in many parts of the country.
December 8, 2021

Dementia Care Model Designated 'Edge Runner' by AAN
The dementia care model designed by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing to protect vulnerable communities was selected by the American Academy of Nursing as an "Edge Runner."
December 8, 2021

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens Schmidt Family Complex
celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark a major milestone for the transformational facility.
December 3, 2021

Septic System Waste Pervasive Throughout Florida's Indian River Lagoon
There are more than 300,000 septic systems adjacent to Florida's Indian River Lagoon. A new Harbor Branch study shows even properly functioning septic systems contaminate groundwater and surface water.
December 2, 2021

Home Prices Reaching 'Inflection Point' in Overvalued Markets
Home prices continue to rise across the country and are poised to flatten in some metropolitan areas.
December 2, 2021

New Survey Unveils Major Impact of COVID-19 on the Future of Nursing
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Cross Country Healthcare survey finds impact on nurse satisfaction levels and key areas to help improve and advance careers and increase well-being of nurses.
December 1, 2021

Climate Change Increasingly a Bipartisan Issue in Florida
Belief in climate change among Florida Republicans has climbed to nearly 9 out of 10 adults, apparently trending upwards, according to a new analysis of five sequenced surveys since 2019.
December 1, 2021

Launches New 'Professional Ph.D. Program in Computer Science'
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed this first-of-its-kind program in Florida that offers courses in a flexible format that includes evenings, weekends and online material.
November 30, 2021

Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., to Lead Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
A world-renowned clinician-researcher has joined the Schmidt College of Medicine to direct the Center for Brain Health to focus on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative dementia prevention.
November 29, 2021

The Next Election is Here ... for the Best Art of Science Photos
Florida Atlantic University invites the public to cast their votes for the best images captured by its researchers in a contest that highlights work from across 's 10 colleges.
November 22, 2021

Seeks Study Subjects for Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
has received a grant from the Florida Department of Health to continue a first-of-its-kind study of the short-term and potential long-term health effects of harmful algal blooms among Florida residents.
November 18, 2021

Diplomacy Program Claims Third National Title
Places First Overall at Model U.N. Competition
November 18, 2021

Researcher and Scholar Partners with Krakow Academy of Fine Arts
The Center for Body, Mind, and Culture recently launched a joint 'Center for Somaesthetics and the Arts' in Poland focused on scholarly research and creative programs.
November 17, 2021

to Celebrate 2022 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its 2022 President's Gala gala on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
November 17, 2021

High School Student Working to Change Florida's State Bird
High School student Anya Cane thought the scrub-jay would make a much better state bird for our unique state and decided to act, launching a petition effort to do just that.
November 16, 2021

Names New Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neurosurgeon and physician scientist, will assume this role in February 2022.
November 16, 2021

Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury: M.O.M. to the Rescue
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received $250,000 from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program to address unmet healthcare needs in veterans with traumatic brain injury.
November 10, 2021

Special Bond: Leading Geriatrician and World War II Hero
A leading geriatrician and advocate for seniors and a 98-year-old World War II veteran and hero have a common bond: to improve care and quality of life for Americans and people throughout the world.
November 9, 2021

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Launches Graduate Program
The Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute launch of a unique partnership to train the next generation of brain scientists through the newly announced Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP).
November 9, 2021

Receives $1 Million NSF Grant for First Networked-AI Testbed
Researchers in 's Center for Connected Autonomy and AI have developed the nation's first platform to connect autonomous robots using millimeter waves to advance team AI learning and operations.
November 8, 2021

Study Identifies Four Elements That Lead to Employability
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools studied what makes people employable. They found that four elements best indicate future employment prospects.
November 8, 2021

Novel Tag Provides First Detailed Look into Goliath Grouper Behavior
A study by researchers is the first to reveal detailed behavior of massive goliath groupers in the wild using a custom-built multi-sensor tag combined with artificial intelligence.
November 4, 2021

Expert on COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11
Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.
November 3, 2021

New Index Provides Insight into Possibility of Housing Crash
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business launched a new, free website tool to help consumers, lenders and real estate professionals make more informed home buying decisions.
November 2, 2021

Honors 2021 Talon Award Recipients
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2021.
November 1, 2021

Study: Advanced Practice Nurses Gaining in Turf War with Physicians
To determine the extent to which physician dominance has eroded since the start of the 21st century, researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Iowa State University analyzed 17 years of data.
October 28, 2021

Cat's Meow: Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia
nursing researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.
October 27, 2021

Report Shows Home Prices Across U.S. Rising at Near-record Rates
Rising premiums in many of the nation's most overvalued metropolitan areas suggest that homebuying remains red hot even as signs point to a looming price correction.
October 26, 2021

Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.
October 26, 2021

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Registration for the winter semester begins Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
October 26, 2021

Celebrates 2020 Graduates with Makeup Commencement Ceremonies
Florida Atlantic University hosted five special in-person commencement ceremonies to honor the 2020 graduates that were forced to graduate virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 26, 2021

'The Great Resignation' Gives Employees the Upper Hand in Job Search
Employees may have all the leverage in today's job market, but looking for work is still a grind that must be managed correctly, according to a human resources expert at Florida Atlantic University.
October 25, 2021

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.
October 21, 2021

Among Three Finalists for National Degree Completion Award
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) selected Florida Atlantic University to be one of three finalists for its national Degree Completion Award.
October 21, 2021

Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women
/Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and the West Palm Beach YWCA received the "2021 Community Collaborators Award."
October 21, 2021

Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods
researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.
October 19, 2021

Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing
An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.
October 18, 2021

Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype
Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.
October 14, 2021

Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models
Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.
October 13, 2021

Ricci Wins 'South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year' Award
Peter Ricci, Ed.D., director of Florida Atlantic University's hospitality and tourism management program, was named the 30th annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year.
October 13, 2021

Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed
researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.
October 12, 2021

Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.
October 8, 2021

Sleep Research Earns Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award
Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
October 6, 2021

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for New Program
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute announced today it has received $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation to launch and support its new Program in Computational Brain Science and Health (PCBSH).
October 5, 2021

Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities
Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study.
October 5, 2021

to Host Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month
will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty beginning Friday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 31 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
October 4, 2021

Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk
A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.
September 30, 2021

's Schmidt College of Medicine Receives $1 Million Gift
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $1 million gift from Norton and Anita Waltuch to provide support for medical student scholarships.
September 29, 2021

EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.
September 29, 2021

In Booming Markets, Homebuyers Paying Above Long-Term Pricing Trends
Homes selling for more than they should is a worsening problem in Austin, Texas, as the metropolitan area posted the biggest premium increase among the nation's 100 largest housing markets.
September 28, 2021

Student Finalist in '2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®'
The College of Engineering and Computer Science's Matthew Maggio is one of five national finalists of the "2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®, for his novel invention to inspect wooden utility poles.
September 28, 2021

MBA Sport Management Climbs in World Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's MBA Sport Management program improved by 11 spots in a ranking of the world's Top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.
September 23, 2021

Receives NSF Grant to Explore Trait Evolution Across Species
Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science will provide the framework to test evolutionary hypotheses using novel statistical and machine learning tools.
September 23, 2021

Mesophotic Reefs Significant for Florida Keys' Coral Recovery
Harbor Branch scientists compared coral genetic variation in the Dry Tortugas and Florida Keys…
September 22, 2021

Osher LLI at Hosts Concert with Rod MacDonald and the Humdingers
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will host a free concert with Rod MacDonald and the Humdingers to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m.
September 22, 2021

Novel Assay Finds New Mechanism Underlying Red Blood Cell Aging
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers in collaboration with MIT probed the mechanical performance of red blood cells to identify the role of hypoxia on aging via biomechanical pathways.
September 21, 2021

A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5
's A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and moved up two spots to the No. 9 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.
September 21, 2021

Receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
September 21, 2021

Who Needs a Boss? Study Shows Benefit of Employees Managing Themselves
More U.S. companies could benefit from encouraging and developing self-leadership in employees, a concept that allows workers to manage themselves instead of relying on supervisors.
September 20, 2021

Receives NOAA Grant to Assess Shark Interactions with Fishing
Researchers from Harbor Branch will assess shark interactions with recreational fishing using a citizen-science approach, forensics and social media to gauge prevalence and species of fish involved.
September 16, 2021

'Whoop' - New Autonomous Method Precisely Detects Whale Vocalizations
researchers have developed autonomous passive acoustic technology that offers significant advances on conventional methods used to monitor and protect endangered whales in the increasingly noisy ocean.
September 15, 2021

Two New Board of Trustees' Members Appointed
The Florida Board of Governors recently appointed Earnie Ellison Jr. to the Board of Trustees. Former BOT member, Anthony Barbar, returned to service with appointment by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
September 15, 2021

'Octo Girl' Takes a Deep Dive to Uncover How Octopus Species Coexist
A first-of-its-kind study took three years and 371 SCUBA dive hours using active and remote video to uncover how diverse species of octopus coexist by examining their diet, habits, behavior and activity.
September 14, 2021

to Host Events Celebrating Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month with a series of events from Wednesday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
September 13, 2021

Housing Index Makes the Case for Renting in Overheated Markets
Higher home prices make it more advantageous in many markets to postpone ownership.
September 9, 2021

to Honor 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Friday, Sept. 10 at 9:11 a.m.
September 9, 2021

The Right to Vote and the Constitution
New York Times reporter Astead Herndon presents the annual Constitution Day keynote lecture.
September 2, 2021

The Cane Institute Wins First Place at International SeaPerch Competition
A team from A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) recently competed in the virtual 2021 International SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Championship.
September 1, 2021

Older Adults Need More Than Knowledge and Clichés to Stay Active
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored trends in physical activity in ethnically diverse older adults to see what drives them to start or sustain physical activity and what stops them.
August 31, 2021

Kicks Off Fall 2021 Virtual 'Research in Action' Series
's Division of Research "Research in Action" talk series on Zoom is free and open to the public. Each week, participants can listen to experts in their fields as they present their latest research.
August 31, 2021

'Stop Prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19'
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the recent major randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trials for hydroxychloroquine, finding a lack of significant benefit and some suggestion of harm.
August 30, 2021

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® to Celebrate 2021 Awards
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently named the recipients of its 2021 Research Park Distinguished Awards.
August 30, 2021

Hagerty Family Gives $2.5 Million Gift to Football
Athletics received a $2.5 million gift from Michelle and Michael Hagerty to name the head football coaching position in perpetuity.
August 27, 2021

Study Ranks Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Markets
Phoenix, Las Vegas and Stockton, California, rank among the 10 most overvalued of the nation's largest housing markets.
August 26, 2021

Do Passengers Want Self-driving Cars to Behave More or Less Like Them?
Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science explored trust and distrust of artificial intelligence, automated technologies and self-driving cars in a study involving 352 participants.
August 25, 2021

Coping in College? Female Students Much More Stressed Than Males
researchers measured both the psychological perception of stress and evaluated how undergraduate males and females cope with stress. The differences are vast.
August 23, 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Awards $6,000 in Scholarships
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter awarded six scholarships to undergraduate students at the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
August 19, 2021

Researcher Receives $1.8 Million NIH Award
Raquel Assis, Ph.D., College of Engineering and Computer Science and I-HEALTH, has received a five-year, $1.8 million "Maximizing Investigators' Research Award" from the National Institutes of Health.
August 19, 2021

Welcomes Students for Fall 2021 Semester
has officially welcomed the incoming freshman class for the fall 2021 semester and opened two new dormitory buildings.
August 19, 2021

Genomic Surveillance Crucial to Mitigate and Contain COVID-19
Researchers say that genomic surveillance to mitigate and contain COVID-19 is crucial to detect variants that are different well before they spread throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.
August 18, 2021

Poll Shows Floridians Favor Vaccine Requirements for Employees
Most Floridians support employers requiring workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, but respondents were split on parents deciding whether their children should wear masks at school.
August 18, 2021

FOX News vs. MSNBC Using 52,000 Transcripts, 283 Million Words
Researchers analyzed about 52,000 Fox News and MSNBC transcripts comprising some 283 million words to explore language style and social psychology to compare the 2020, 2016, and 2012 presidential elections.
August 17, 2021

Low-cost 3D Method Rapidly Measures Disease Impacts on Coral Reefs
An Harbor Branch technique is helping to gain insight into the poorly understood stony coral tissue loss disease, responsible for widespread coral death throughout the Tropical Western Atlantic.
August 12, 2021

Experts for the 2021 Hurricane Season
With hurricane season in full force, several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.
August 12, 2021

Celebrates Summer 2021 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,000 degrees today for the summer 2021 semester during four in-person commencement ceremonies.
August 10, 2021

Inaugural Class of Second Degree, Part-time BSN Track Graduates
Due to a critical nursing shortage, 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing launched a second-degree, part-time track in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
August 10, 2021

Medical School Applications Soar to More than 6,000 for 66 Spots
The 66 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine's incoming class were selected among 6,032 applicants, up 61 percent from last year. They received their first doctor's white coat at the White Coat Ceremony.
August 9, 2021

Novel Model Predicts COVID-19 Outbreak Two Weeks Ahead of Time
Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators have developed a new forecasting model that can predict spread risk of COVID nationwide at the county level.
August 6, 2021

New Business Models Can Save Smaller Firms During Economic Crises
Small businesses should consider changing their competitive strategies or offering new product lines to survive - and even thrive - during turbulent economic times.
August 5, 2021

Hires Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Florida Atlantic University has named Christopher J. Delisio as its new vice president for Institutional Advancement and chief executive officer of the Foundation.
August 4, 2021

Expert Answers Questions about the Delta Variant and Vaccines
Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccines and public safety measures.
August 4, 2021

What's Killing Coral Reefs in Florida is Also Killing Them in Belize
A study is the first to offer evidence that nitrogen enrichment from land-based sources like sewage is driving macroalgal blooms and causing massive decline in hard coral cover in the Belize Barrier Reef.
August 3, 2021

Invention for Privacy of Sharing Files Online Gets U.S. Patent
A College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher's novel technology provides maximum privacy of sharing files online by controlling how and when documents are displayed and viewed.
July 29, 2021

SBDC at Receives $500K in Funding from Citi Foundation
The SBDC at recently received $500,000 from the Citi Foundation to support their continued work in providing technical assistance to small businesses owned by people of color.
July 29, 2021

Scientists Help Debilitated Sea Turtles in Rehab Get the Right Diet
Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators followed their "gut instinct" to address the nutritional needs of Georgia's debilitated loggerhead sea turtles in rehabilitation.
July 27, 2021

Experts Urge Health Care Workers to Accept COVID-19 Vaccinations ASAP
Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.PH, Schmidt College of Medicine, and collaborator, address the clinical and public health challenges for health care workers to achieve high levels of COVID-19 vaccinations.
July 26, 2021

Study Shows Florida Homes Overpriced by More Than 20 Percent
Florida homes keep fetching more money than they're worth, a disturbing development that eventually could put buyers in a bind.
July 22, 2021

Career Center's Brian Montalvo Named Outstanding Career Practitioner
Brian Montalvo, senior director of 's Career Center, has been awarded the Outstanding Career Practitioner, 2021, by the National Career Development Association.
July 22, 2021

Nations Need to Consider Culture in Fighting Future Pandemics
A nation's culture played a role in its ability to curtail the spread of COVID-19, providing a roadmap for future pandemics that will save lives and minimize the economic fallout.
July 22, 2021

Faculty Member Receives NIH K01 Award for Breast Cancer Research
Tarsha Jones, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nursing in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has received a five-year, $772,525 K01 Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health.
July 22, 2021

's COCE Receives Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award
's Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) has been selected as the recipient of the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2021 Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award.
July 21, 2021

Novel Method Predicts if COVID-19 Clinical Trials Will Fail or Succeed
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to model COVID-19 completion versus cessation in clinical trials using machine learning algorithms and ensemble learning.
July 21, 2021

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 6.
July 21, 2021

Study: Big Pharma Needs to be More Transparent in Consumer Ads
Marketers conducting focus groups for prescription drug ads should be testing public perceptions and ethical issues in addition to the effectiveness of the messages.
July 19, 2021

Liquid Metal Sensors and AI Could Help Prosthetic Hands to 'Feel'
An College of Engineering and Computer Science study is the first to use liquid metal sensors and machine learning on a prosthetic hand to help reconnect amputees to a previously severed sense of touch.
July 14, 2021

Former Duke Basketball Coach McCallie to Address Students
Former Duke University women's basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie will speak to students in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business on July 22.
July 12, 2021

Hispanics Upbeat about Finances, but Consumer Confidence Dips
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics fell in the second quarter, though optimism about their overall finances is building as the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 7, 2021

Internet Crime Victims, Losses Rising in Florida and Five Other States
Illinois emerged as a new hotbed for internet crime in 2020, though California continued to lead the nation with the largest online fraud victim losses and number of victims.
July 6, 2021

and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Team Up on NSF Grant
An College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will lead an interdisciplinary international collaboration to advance the understanding of fluid dynamics to solve various engineering problems.
July 1, 2021

True Grit? Doesn't Matter for Resistance Training in Men or Women
A study by researchers at 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is the first to examine the relationship between grit and a muscular endurance performance task - specifically, the grueling back squat.
June 30, 2021

Gets $736,000 from NASA to Study Coastal Carbon Budget from Space
The Harbor Branch project will use satellite images, hydrodynamic modeling and field work in the Gulf of Mexico. is among 10 in the nation and the only university in Florida selected by NASA.
June 29, 2021

Overpriced Florida Homes Spark Fears of Market Instability
Florida housing markets remain plagued by rampant overpricing, putting potential buyers at such a disadvantage that they may be better off postponing homeownership.
June 29, 2021

How Toxic is the Water's Surface on Florida's Indian River Lagoon?
According to a new study by researchers at Harbor Branch, that depends on very specific environmental conditions and the type of toxin on the water surface of Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
June 24, 2021

High Student Places Second at 2021 Regeneron ISEF
Julianna Lian, 17, a junior at High School, recently placed second in the biochemistry category at the 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
June 23, 2021

Language Trade-off? No, Bilingual Children Acquire English by Age 5
A first-of-its kind study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority dual language exposure does not threaten the reliable acquisition of English by children in the U.S.
June 23, 2021

Study Reveals Most Important Factors in Selecting Campsites
What makes the consummate campsite? Price and availability of electricity are the main factors, with proximity to a body of water and canyon views less important.
June 23, 2021

New Degree Programs Combine Nursing with AI and Biomedical Engineering
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and College of Engineering and Computer Science have teamed up to offer two new combined programs in nursing and artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering.
June 21, 2021

Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed
A numerical study by Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.
June 17, 2021

Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.
June 16, 2021

Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles
A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.
June 16, 2021

to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special virtual event on Friday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
June 16, 2021

Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series
's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.
June 14, 2021

Sellers Call the Shots in Florida's Overvalued Housing Market
Homes across Florida are selling for more than 17 percent above their long-term pricing trend, with the degree of overpricing a particular concern in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.
June 10, 2021

Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."
June 10, 2021

Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.
June 10, 2021

Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.
June 9, 2021

Osher LLI at Announces Summer Lecture Series
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter has announced a lecture series for the summer semester, which begins Wednesday, June 16.
June 8, 2021

$10 Million Gift to Name the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
A near-$10 million to Florida Atlantic University from David J. S. Nicholson will welcome an era of unprecedented research, education and discovery at 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
June 8, 2021

's Ruth Tappen Named '2021 Alliance World Class Faculty' Honoree
Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., RN, FAAN, in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was recently recognized as the "2021 Alliance World Class Faculty" honoree by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.
June 7, 2021

Index Spotlights Where Home Prices are Rising the Fastest
Home prices are escalating quickly in Dallas and a handful of other U.S. cities where consumers would be better off by renting and reinvesting the money they would otherwise have spent on homeownership.
June 3, 2021

Mangrove Root Model May Hold the Key to Preventing Coastal Erosion
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to quantify the optimal mangrove root hydrodynamic with a predictive model, providing insight into the erosion processes of shorelines.
June 3, 2021

Future Pandemic? Consider Altering Animal Agriculture Practices
bioethicist Justin Bernstein, Ph.D., offers three plausible solutions to mitigate zoonotic risk associated with intensive animal agriculture for public health.
June 2, 2021

Consumers Feeling the Effects of Materials Shortages
Consumers looking for new and used cars and other big-ticket items or even small conveniences such as ketchup packets will have to be patient in the coming months.
June 1, 2021

Unveils WWII Army Airfield Historical Marker
unveiled an Army Airfield Historical Marker today to honor nine U.S. Army Air Corps personnel who lost their lives in a U.S. Army Air Corps Lockheed B-34 Lexington bomber crash during World War II.
May 27, 2021

FL SBDC at Expands Outreach to Underserved Communities in 2021
The Florida SBDC at is known for the resources it provides to small and medium sized businesses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
May 27, 2021

Sargassum Now World's Largest Harmful Algal Bloom Due to Nitrogen
Harbor Branch scientists have discovered that a surge in nitrogen worldwide has dramatically changed the chemistry and composition of Sargassum, floating brown seaweed, turning it into a toxic "dead zone."
May 24, 2021

Study: South Florida Homes Overvalued by 13 Percent in May
Southeast Florida homes became even more overvalued in May, further fueling concerns of a market correction, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
May 24, 2021

Professor 'Top Scientist for Computer Science & Electronics'
Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is listed in the 2021 "Top Scientists Ranking for Computer Science & Electronics."
May 20, 2021

Federal Incentive Program Fails to Motivate Many Medicaid Providers
Florida has distributed roughly $100 million to Medicaid providers that ultimately did not demonstrate they used electronic health records in a meaningful way after collecting first-year financial incentives.
May 19, 2021

Origin of Monkeys Living Near an Urban Airport for Decades Confirmed
scientists have confirmed the species type, origin and how a colony of wild African vervet monkeys landed in Dania Beach near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport more than 70 years ago.
May 18, 2021

to Offer 2021 Summer Camps
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the Department of Mathematical Sciences, the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, and Athletics will host summer camps for summer 2021.
May 12, 2021

Study Reveals Health Status of Vulnerable Gopher Tortoises
researchers have conducted a comprehensive health assessment of gopher tortoises at two sites in southeastern Florida, which provides important baseline information on this vulnerable species.
May 12, 2021

Poll: Biden Has More Work to Do to Win Over Florida Voters
U.S. President Joe Biden won praise in Florida for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but registered voters still issued only tepid approval for his first 100 days in office.
May 6, 2021

/NCHA Community Health Center Receives HRSA Federal Designation
Operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the /NCHA Community Health Center is the first university in Florida to be designated by HRSA as a "Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike."
May 6, 2021

Gets CDC Grant to Test PPE Efficacy and Workplace Virus Spread
To keep the workplace safe, researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science will test the efficacy of various types of personal protection measures against airborne viral transmission.
May 5, 2021

Announces Winners of 2021 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition organized by the Graduate College.
May 5, 2021

Poll Tells Disturbing Tale of Hospitality and Tourism Employment
The world's battered hospitality and tourism industry has a long way to go to rebound from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4, 2021

'Boys Will be Boys' - Study Explores Views of College Dating Violence
A study of college-age women finds that a poor understanding of violence in dating relationships perpetuates the idea that "boys will be boys" and that these behaviors are an innate part of men.
May 4, 2021

High Graduates to Receive Bachelor's Before High School Diplomas
Florida Atlantic University's spring commencement ceremonies highlights the accomplishments of five High School students.
April 29, 2021

Honors 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees along with Distinguished Alumni
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (AA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.
April 29, 2021

Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees today for the spring 2021 semester during two in-person commencement ceremonies at Stadium.
April 29, 2021

South Florida Home Price Increases 'Could Become Worrisome'
Southeast Florida homes are selling for an average of roughly 13 percent more than they should, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.
April 23, 2021

Common Antibiotic Effective in Healing Coral Disease Lesions
Harbor Branch scientists have found that amoxicillin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in humans, has a 95 percent success rate at healing individual disease lesions in stony corals.
April 22, 2021

Picture Perfect: Camera Traps Find Endangered Dryas Monkeys
scientists developed a non-invasive camera-trap technique that confirms the existence of mysterious and endangered dryas monkeys in new locations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
April 21, 2021

Student's Boating App Wins Business Plan Competition
A Florida Atlantic University undergraduate who created an app for the marine industry won the $10,000 first prize in the 13th annual Business Plan Competition.
April 21, 2021

Flushing a Public Toilet? Don't Linger, Since Aerosolized Droplets Do
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers explored the flushing power of toilets and urinals in a public restroom to test the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
April 20, 2021

Florida COVID-19 Infection Rate for Young People Among Highest in 2020
Florida ranked among the states with the highest COVID-19 infection rates for younger residents in 2020.
April 15, 2021

Researchers Receive Grants to Combat Alzheimer's Disease
Four researchers from 's Schmidt College of Medicine and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science have received grants totaling $641,818 from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program.
April 15, 2021

AA Board Appoints New Executive Committee, Welcomes Members
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (AA) Board recently announced its 2021-22 roster, including six members of its executive committee.
April 15, 2021

Celebrates 52nd Annual Honors Convocation Awardees
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz today announced the recipients of the 52nd annual Honors Convocation awards.
April 14, 2021

Celebrates 2021 Wave Competition
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the annual Wave Competition, an undergraduate applied research competition organized by 's Division of Research.
April 14, 2021

'Mindfulness' in Summer Camp Benefits Campers and Counselors Alike
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers show how a mindfulness program in a summer camp setting decreases emotional distress in school age children and empowers campers and counselors alike.
April 13, 2021

Early Cardiac Events Pose Major and Diverse Risks in Close Relatives
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators show that family history of early onset cardiac events including heart attacks is a major and independent risk factor in close relatives.
April 12, 2021

Poll Shows Hispanic Consumer Confidence Soars
Hispanic consumers are gaining more confidence in the nation's economic outlook as COVID-19 vaccines become widely available and government support helps hard-hit households recover from the pandemic.
April 8, 2021

Diplomacy Team Places Second at Model EU
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the virtual Midwest Model European Union competition and finished second overall for best delegation.
April 8, 2021

How Did 500 of a Species Form in a Lake? Very Different Body Clocks
How fish exploit different times of day has not been studied systematically. scientists have discovered the first nocturnal cichlid species from Lake Malawi, offering clues into the evolution of sleep.
April 8, 2021

Metro Orlando Homes Overvalued by More Than 17 Percent
House hunters in metropolitan Orlando are facing a decidedly seller's market, with the average property overvalued by more than 17 percent, according to a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.
April 6, 2021

Diplomacy Team Places Second at National Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the virtual National Model United Nations competition and finished second overall out of 100 competing universities.
April 6, 2021

Teacher Prep Program Ranked No. 1 in the State
Florida Atlantic University's Elementary Education/ESOL/Reading program shares the No. 1 ranking for teacher prep programs in the state of Florida.
April 5, 2021

Expert Answers Questions about COVID-19 Vaccines
The Schmidt College of Medicine's Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
March 31, 2021

Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' 2022 'Best Graduate Schools'
Several programs are ranked in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools" for 2022, which include programs in business, engineering, medicine, nursing and public affairs.
March 30, 2021

Engineering Professor Receives Prestigious 'Blaise Pascal Medal'
Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., in 's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has received the coveted "Blaise Pascal Medal" for engineering from the European Academy of Sciences.
March 29, 2021

Teams Win at Florida Food Future Hackathon
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science students recently competed in Florida Food Future Hackathon.
March 26, 2021

Finance Professor Named Fulbright Scholar
Florida Atlantic University finance professor Anna Agapova, Ph.D., has been designated a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for gender-related research in Finland.
March 26, 2021

Researchers Urge Starting Smoking Cessation in Hospitalized Patients
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators say that starting smoking cessation in hospitalized patients would reduce many premature deaths.
March 25, 2021

High Earns Perfect Graduation Rate Five Years Straight
The FL Department of Education recently released FL's High School Cohort 2019-20 Graduation Rate and Lab School is the only district in the state with 100 percent graduation rate for five years straight.
March 25, 2021

Bargains Disappear in Overvalued South Florida Housing Market
The average home in Southeast Florida is overvalued by more than 11 percent, the result of continued low mortgage rates and a steady supply of new residents moving to the tri-county region.
March 23, 2021

These Baby Great White Sharks Love to Hang Out Near New York
Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators provide the first-ever glimpse into 3D movements of young great white sharks in the New York Bight using cutting-edge satellite technology.
March 23, 2021

Osher LLI at Announces Spring Course Schedule
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Thursday, March 25.
March 23, 2021

Study Aims to (re)Define Latino Manhood and Masculinity
College of Education researchers and collaborators delve deep into how Latino undergraduate male students' concepts of masculinity and family shape their leadership roles.
March 22, 2021

Not Even a Pandemic Could Stop Future Physicians from 'Matching'
After a challenging year, 's soon-to-be physicians celebrated at Match Day. At noon today, the class of 2021 opened their sealed envelopes containing their residency match results.
March 19, 2021

Study Shows Where Money is Best Spent to Fight a Pandemic
In deciding on how to combat pandemics like COVID-19, the total amount a government is willing to invest is critical.
March 17, 2021

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® Elects Officers
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently elected its 2021 officers, naming Michael Allison, J.D., as elected chairman and Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., as re-elected vice chairman.
March 16, 2021

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Kelly Mills, M.D.
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will present a lecture by Kelly Mills, M.D.
March 16, 2021

Researcher Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award for Cryptography
Shi Bai, Ph.D., a researcher in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, received the National Science Foundation CAREER award for his cutting-edge research in the fields of mathematical cryptography.
March 15, 2021

Named 2021-2022 Voter Friendly Campus
Florida Atlantic University is one of 231 campuses nationwide to be designated as a "Voter-Friendly Campus."
March 11, 2021

Unveils Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence
To rapidly advance the field of artificial intelligence and autonomy, 's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently unveiled its "Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence."
March 11, 2021

Study: Entrepreneurs Getting Big Boost from Online Lending
Online marketplace loans are leading to a sharp rise in new businesses, evidence that the lending platforms are helping to redefine the U.S. banking industry.
March 10, 2021

Researchers Receive Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have received the coveted National Science Foundation CAREER awards totaling more than $1 million to drive the current artificial intelligence wave.
March 10, 2021

A Remote, Computerized Training Program Eases Anxiety in Children
A study is the first to explore the relationship between anxiety, inhibitory control and EEG measures in children, revealing a way to ease negative emotions using a computerized and remote training program.
March 9, 2021

Reconsider Renting: Housing Index Shows Buying Costs Decline
AAs house prices escalate across the nation, the strategy of renting a home is losing momentum because of historically low interest rates.
March 8, 2021

Floridians Bullish on U.S. Economy but Less Certain about Finances
While Floridians are upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents believe their finances won't return to normal until later this year or even beyond 2022
March 4, 2021

Study: CPA Discipline Motivated by Political Regime
The severity of state sanctions handed out to certified public accountants (CPAs) is influenced by political regime, a practice with potentially dire consequences for companies and their shareholders.
March 3, 2021

Memorial Cancer Institute/ Designated 'Cancer Center of Excellence'
Memorial Cancer Institute/ (MCI) has been recognized by the state's Department of Health as a "Florida Cancer Center of Excellence." It becomes just the fifth in the state to earn the designation.
March 3, 2021

to Host Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter campuses, as well as online, to celebrate Women's History Month.
March 1, 2021

Scoot Over! Study Reveals E-Scooter Use in Washington D.C.
Researchers have built the first model to track travel patterns of e-scooter use that captures built environment variables more precisely and show that built environment and demographics both matter.
March 1, 2021

Joins Partnership in Launching FL Food Waste Prevention Week
Florida Atlantic University has joined a public-private partnership to announce the first ever "Florida Food Waste Prevention Week" from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9.
February 26, 2021

Recognized as 2021-2022 'Gold' Military Friendly® University
has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School "Gold Designation" for the second time, based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by 's Military and Veterans Student Success Center.
February 25, 2021

Jupiter Arboretum Awarded Accreditation
The Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.
February 24, 2021

Drifter or Homebody? Study Reveals Where Whitespotted Eagle Rays Roam
Researchers from 's Harbor Branch and collaborators conducted the first multiyear study of large-scale movements of whitespotted eagle rays in U.S. waters using acoustic telemetry networks.
February 23, 2021

Cone Snail Venom Shows Potential for Treating Severe Malaria
A study by researchers at and collaborators finds anti-adhesion drugs derived from cone snail venom may hold the key to treating malaria, COVID-19, AIDS and other diseases using blockage therapies.
February 18, 2021

In Response to Stephen Colbert, Professor Says 'Spice it Up'
An engineering research professor gives a "shout out" to comedian Stephen Colbert who has referred to mathematical equations as an infernal salad of numbers, letters and symbols.
February 17, 2021

Osher LLI at to Host National Film Festival LUNAFEST®
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University will present two virtual screenings of the 2021 LUNAFEST® Film Festival on Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4 at 4 p.m.
February 16, 2021

'Atlantic State of Mind' for Homecoming 2021
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Homecoming 2021 "Atlantic State of Mind" beginning Monday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, Feb. 20, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses.
February 15, 2021

Launches COVID-19 Registry and Repository to Advance Research
has launched a registry and repository to contribute to new discoveries and knowledge related COVID-19 and is currently enrolling participants with prior documented positive test reports.
February 15, 2021

Employment Outlook Tied to Vaccine Rollouts, but Recovery May be Slow
The U.S. employment picture is gradually improving, but still unclear is whether COVID-19 vaccines will dramatically change consumer habits enough to realize a full economic recovery in the near-term.
February 11, 2021

30 High Students Named National Merit Finalists
A total of 30 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named finalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition, the largest group in school history.
February 11, 2021

Receives Nearly $1 Million from Johnson Scholarship Foundation
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation awarded Florida Atlantic University $943,000 for student scholarships and support services for first-generation transfer students.
February 10, 2021

Depressed Moms Who Breastfeed Boost Babies' Mood and Mutual Touch
A study using EEG is the first to show that feeding method (breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding) in depressed and non-depressed mothers boosts infants' mood, neuroprotection and mutual affectionate touch.
February 10, 2021

Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child's Friendships
An study is the first to use longitudinal data to examine the interplay between being nice, being mean and friendship quality and experiences among children in fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
February 9, 2021

Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted
Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.
February 8, 2021

New Board of Trustees Appointments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Barbara Feingold and Daniel Cane to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.
February 8, 2021

High Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates
Florida Atlantic University High School students Christopher Cox and Paris Prince have been named candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
February 4, 2021

Digital Health Divide Runs Deep in Older Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Researchers from 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have identified factors and reasons for digital health disparities in older adults, which have important implications for COVID-19 vaccinations.
February 3, 2021

Breaking the Chains of Incarceration in African American Males
Researchers from 's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science developed an approach for re-entry programs that addresses centuries of oppression and segregation.
February 2, 2021

Pine Jog Builds Social-Emotional Skills via K-5 Nature Program
Pine Jog Environmental Education Center offers "Teaching Empathy Through Nature" to public and private elementary schools and organizations that have out-of-school time programs for children in grades K-5.
February 2, 2021

to Host Events in Honor of Black/African American History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.
February 1, 2021

Earns National Recognition for Diversity in Engineering
The American Society of Engineering Education has recognized the College of Engineering and Computer Science as a national leader in diversity in engineering for its commitment to inclusive excellence.
January 28, 2021

Registration Deadline Looms for Business Plan Competition
The registration deadline is approaching for the 2021 Florida Atlantic University Business Plan Competition, which awards budding entrepreneurs a top prize of $10,000.
January 27, 2021

Online Programs Rise in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings
's online master's in nursing administration program is ranked No. 11 in the nation in 2021 by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, 's bachelor's degree program is ranked No. 53 in the nation this year.
January 26, 2021

Crunch! 'Shell-crushing' Sounds Revealed in a Large Marine Predator
Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators are the first to quantify "shell-crushing" consumption noises in a large marine predator using the whitespotted eagle ray.
January 26, 2021

Libraries Debuts Spirit of America Digital Collection
Florida Atlantic University Libraries has announced a digital version of the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection.
January 25, 2021

High Student Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Florida Atlantic University High School student Devin Willis was named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition.
January 21, 2021

Video Tech Inventions Acquired by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
A new, patent-pending video compression technology developed by researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science was recently acquired by Japanese industry giant Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
January 21, 2021

Launches New Telehealth Certification Course
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing developed the certification course in response to the 'virtual' healthcare boom during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 19, 2021

Osher LLI at Presents the 2021 Winter Lecture Series
The Osher LLI at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present a virtual lectures series, "The Sally Lapides and Art Solomon 2021 Winter Lecture Series," via Zoom webinars.
January 14, 2021

Study: Banks Boost Out-of-Market Lending for Small Businesses
Banks are increasingly lending to small businesses outside of markets where the banks have offices, a geographic diversification that fuels job creation and economic growth.
January 13, 2021

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Declines in Fourth Quarter
Hispanics in the United States did not end 2020 with an optimistic view of their financial situations.
January 12, 2021

Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have developed a simplified COVID-19 testing protocol that is rapid, reliable and offers distinct advantages with less labor, expertise and equipment needed.
January 12, 2021

Announces 2021 'Frontiers in Science' Public Lecture Series
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host its 2021 "Frontiers in Science" series with eight different virtual lectures on Fridays, beginning Jan. 15 through April 23.
January 11, 2021

'Hail to the Queen' - Saving the Caribbean Queen Conch
The world's leading expert on queen conch aquaculture who is a scientist at 's Harbor Branch has published a comprehensive, step-by-step manual to culture and restore the revered Caribbean queen conch.
January 7, 2021

Names Dean for College of Social Work and Criminal Justice
Florida Atlantic University has announced Naelys Luna, Ph.D. as its founding dean of the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University.
January 5, 2021

Hospitality Expert: Pent-Up Demand Could Buoy Cruise Lines in 2021
The hospitality and tourism industry will lead Florida out of the coronavirus pandemic starting in 2021, but a full recovery likely will take years.
December 21, 2020

South Florida Homebuyers Bear Burden of Keeping Prices Within Reach
South Florida homes remain significantly overpriced but not as much as they were during the summer, according to a study from researchers at Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities.
December 17, 2020

Celebrates Fall 2020 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,900 degrees for the fall 2020 semester in a special virtual ceremony.
December 17, 2020

Grad, Entrepreneur Passionate About Helping People
Hannah Herbst has accomplished more than some do in a lifetime -all before turning 20 years old.
December 17, 2020

Restaurant Franchisors May Regret Sweetheart Deals to Grow Businesses
Restaurant franchisors should think twice about loosening contract terms and lowering fees to expand operations during a recession, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.
December 16, 2020

Offers K-12 Teachers Free Course on Tips to Teach Online
To address the many challenges of teaching during the pandemic, 's College of Education is offering a free eight-hour online certificate course for K-12 teachers to assist them with teaching online.
December 14, 2020

Empowering Advanced Practice Nurses Key to Better Healthcare Access
The pandemic helped to upend the typical status quo bias by showing that advanced practice nurses (APNs) are worthy of expanded powers in underserved areas, according to research by professors.
December 10, 2020

Receives Grant to Study Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms
A Florida Department of Health grant will help researchers to evaluate health effects of exposure to harmful algal blooms in Florida and possible increased susceptibility in those infected with COVID-19.
December 10, 2020

's Lawrence Toll Among World's Most 'Highly Cited Researchers'
Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., has been named by The Web of Science(TM) among its most Highly Cited Researchers(TM). His publications rank in the top 1 percent by citations according to Clarivate(TM).
December 9, 2020

Shatters Research Funding Record for First Quarter of Fiscal Year
saw a whopping 92 percent increase in research funding in the first three months of fiscal year 2020-2021 compared to the same timeframe in 2019-2020.
December 8, 2020

Index: Even in a Pandemic, Demand for Homes Remains Robust
The coronavirus crisis has led to a surge in joblessness and economic uncertainty, but interest in homeownership across the country remains as strong as it was before the pandemic.
December 7, 2020

Stunning Discovery Finds Bonefish Dive 'Deep' into the Abyss to Spawn
Using active acoustic telemetry and sonar data, Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators are the first to track a shallow water fish diving 450 feet deep to spawn and provide detailed documentation.
December 7, 2020

's eLearning is Award Winning, Nationally Recognized
In response to the global pandemic, 's COCE needed to respond quickly and meaningfully to the sudden transition required of faculty and graduate teaching assistants to switch to an online/remote setting.
December 7, 2020

Economist: Buyers Beware of Peaking U.S. Housing Market
Motivated by mortgage rates near historic lows and a persistent shortage of homes for sale that's steadily driving up prices, many middle-income consumers want to buy before values escalate out of reach.
December 2, 2020

Kurt Wallach Awarded Honorary Doctorate from
has awarded Kurt Wallach an honorary doctorate in humane letters in recognition of his lifelong commitment to Holocaust education and his extraordinary achievements in the face of unimaginable obstacles.
December 2, 2020

Hospitality Summit to Address Coronavirus Concerns for 2021
The immediate future of the hospitality industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic will be the focus of a summit hosted by the Florida Atlantic University College of Business this month.
December 1, 2020

Receives NIH Grant to Enhance Social Engagement in Older Adults
neuroscience, physics and nursing researchers have received a grant from the National Institute of Aging to test a mathematical model designed to optimize social and physical engagement in older adults.
December 1, 2020

Study: Nonprofits Must Connect with Donors During Pandemic
Despite the economic hardship brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, philanthropic giving has increased substantially nationwide. But how do nonprofits connect with potential donors?
November 30, 2020

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® Companies Named Honorees
GrowFL has announced that 4ocean, PBC, Aventusoft and MPLT Healthcare, all companies within the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®, are "2020 GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch Honorees."
November 23, 2020

Endangered Juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish Found in St. Lucie River
Harbor Branch and FWC scientists successfully caught, tagged and released a juvenile smalltooth sawfish in the Indian River Lagoon - a major step for sawfish research and recovery efforts in Florida.
November 19, 2020

Very Hungry and Angry, Caterpillars Head-butt to Get What They Want
An study shows that when food is scarce, monarch butterfly caterpillars go from peaceful feeders to aggressive fighters. The results look something like a combination of boxing and "bumper" cars.
November 19, 2020

Again Rates Among Nation's Best Programs for Entrepreneur Studies
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business improved its standing among top programs for entrepreneurship studies, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review.
November 17, 2020

Announces Largest Gift in School's History
Florida Atlantic University officially announced today that it has received its largest gift in school history - a $20 million gift from benefactors Kurt and Marilyn Wallach.
November 17, 2020

and Memorial Healthcare System Establish Research Partnership
and Memorial Healthcare System have formed a research partnership, which combines their expertise and resources in clinical research, clinical trials, basic research and translational biomedical research.
November 16, 2020

Lecture "Mascots: Native American Representation in Sports"
The controversy over Indigenous mascots has been a part of U.S. cultural conversations for decades and now it looms ever larger in our public consciousness.
November 13, 2020

Study: Travelers Care More About Customer Reviews Than Low Prices
Operators of hotels and short-term rental properties looking to build back business hampered by the coronavirus pandemic shouldn't worry about low prices as much as customer opinions, according to a new study.
November 12, 2020

Dopamine Surge Reveals How Even for Mice, 'There's No Place Like Home'
A study by neuroscientists demonstrates how 'coming home' produces a signal of comfort in mice and is the first to show that home evokes a surge of dopamine that mimics the response to a dose of cocaine.
November 12, 2020

It's Not Too Late to Cast Your Vote...For Best Research Images
is giving everyone the chance to cast their votes (again), but this time for the best images captured by its researchers in a contest that highlights work from across all of 's 10 colleges.
November 12, 2020

Tech Runway to Celebrate Virtual Maverick Reception
Tech Runway® will host the 2020 Maverick Reception virtually on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.
November 10, 2020

Diplomacy Team Wins Second National Title at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at recently competed in the virtual National Model United Nations competition and finished first overall out of 43 competing universities and received seven awards.
November 9, 2020

What's That Growing on Your Face Mask?
Schmidt College of Medicine researcher has developed a novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks and other items at home or at work and has received a provisional patent for the technology.
November 9, 2020

to Host Conference on Corporate Finance and Governance
The Florida Atlantic University College of Business is hosting a virtual conference on corporate finance and governance that will bring together leading researchers.
November 5, 2020

Study First to Show Relationship between a Bird's Gut and its Brain
scientists studied songbirds' gut microbiome and have identified potentially critical bacteria affecting cognition and performance.
November 4, 2020

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
November 4, 2020

Major Gift for Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education
A multi-million dollar gift from Arthur Gutterman will name the Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education.
November 4, 2020

Herbert Weissbach Receives BioFlorida's 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
's Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., received BioFlorida's "Lifetime Achievement Award," reserved to recognize outstanding industry leadership and significant contributions throughout an individual's career.
November 3, 2020

Boo! How Do Mexican Cavefish Escape Predators?
A few fish, like Mexican cavefish, have evolved in unique environments without predators. A study on escape evolution reveals vast differences in startle reflex responses between cavefish populations.
October 29, 2020

Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.
October 29, 2020

Research Park at Company Joins NSF CAKE at
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently announced that its client company, GoAwake, has joined the NSF CAKE at .
October 28, 2020

Offers New 'Dermatology NP Post-graduate Certificate Program'
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new certificate program for nurse practitioners to enable them to provide high-quality, holistic care for their patients with dermatological conditions.
October 27, 2020

Biden Maintains Slim Advantage on Trump Across Florida
Democratic nominee Joe Biden holds a slight edge over U.S. President Donald Trump among likely Florida voters.
October 27, 2020

Awarded U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant for AI
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers receive $653,393 grant to improve learning and operation of artificial intelligence systems.
October 22, 2020

's Board of Trustees Elects Vice Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees recently elected Brent Burns as its vice chair.
October 22, 2020

High Receives GreatSchools.org 2020 College Success Award
High School has received a prestigious College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation's leading nonprofit empowering parents to unlock educational opportunities for their children.
October 22, 2020

Research Park at Welcomes New Authority Board Member
Sherry Ambrose was recently announced as a new member of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority.
October 21, 2020

Opioid Use Disorder? Electronic Health Records Help Pinpoint Patients
A retrospective cross-sectional study by Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators, shows that information in electronic health records may help identify patients with opioid use disorder.
October 21, 2020

Scientists are First in the World to Spawn Bonefish in Captivity
Harbor Branch and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust have reached a groundbreaking milestone in fish reproduction research by successfully inducing captive bonefish to spawn in aquaculture tanks.
October 20, 2020

A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5
's A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 11 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.
October 20, 2020

Student Wins Prestigious Florida Startup Competition
For the first time since 2014, a Florida Atlantic University student has taken first-place honors and a $10,000 cash prize in Florida Venture Forum's Statewide Collegiate Startup Competition.
October 19, 2020

Study: Airlines, Airports Must Do More for Stressed-Out Passengers
With the coronavirus crisis dealing the travel industry one of the biggest blows in its history, a new study suggests that airlines and airports should be doing more to help passengers cope with stress.
October 19, 2020

Mitch Albom in Virtual /Palm Beach Book Festival Event
Mitch Albom will discuss his book "Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake and the Making of a Family."
October 15, 2020

Researchers Receive $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Stem Cell Research
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will analyze stem cell activation with a focus on age-related and degenerative diseases to provide a basis for the development of regenerative therapies.
October 14, 2020

Novel Study First to Tally Biomass from Oceanic Plastic Debris
Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators have obtained a quantitative number for biomass from oceanic plastic debris using a novel visualization method that provides the first estimate of its kind.
October 13, 2020

Poll: Biden Regains Lead on Trump in Battleground Florida
Democratic nominee Joe Biden pushed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump in the battleground Sunshine State, according to a survey of likely Florida voters.
October 13, 2020

Tim Weiner, Author of 'The Folly and the Glory,' in Online Event
and the Palm Beach Book Festival present New York Times best-selling author Tim Weiner with his book about America, Russia and political warfare.
October 12, 2020

Pine Jog's Climate READY Program Receives NOAA Grant
Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center's Climate Resilience Education and Action for Dedicated Youth Program recently received funding from NOAA's Environmental Literacy Program.
October 12, 2020

Assaults on Science Causing Alarming and Avoidable Deaths in the U.S.
In a commentary, Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say "pandemic politics" is causing assaults on science, the FDA, the CDC as well as the health of the U.S. public.
October 12, 2020

Commercial Music Professors Receive Latin Grammy Nomination
This is the third Latin Grammy nomination for the Quinteto Leopoldo Federico and Alejandro Sánchez-Samper and Matt Baltrucki.
October 8, 2020

Trick-or-treat for Halloween? Here's What You Need to Know
Terry Adirim, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., 's Schmidt College of Medicine, answers some of the most frequently asked questions and offers tips regarding COVID-19 and "trick-or-treating" during the pandemic.
October 8, 2020

OLLI at Jupiter Presents Lectures on U.S. Presidential Election
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at in Jupiter will present two online lectures by Ralph Nurnberger, Ph.D. on Oct. 15 and Nov. 12, via Zoom.
October 7, 2020

Index Shows Greater Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics continues to recover from the sharp decline at the start of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.
October 7, 2020

Empty Stadiums Present New Challenge for Sports Marketers
One of the best ways to promote a product or company is to buy advertising or sponsorships at a sporting event, but marketers need a new game plan now that many stadiums are empty.
October 6, 2020

and the Palm Beach Book Festival Present Jeffrey Toobin
Jeffrey Toobin will discuss his book "True Crimes and Misdemeanors" with Joe Klein, author of "Primary Colors."
October 1, 2020

to Host Virtual Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month
will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of virtual events for students and staff beginning Thursday, Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Oct. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
October 1, 2020

Deep Price Cuts Will Set Bad Precedent for Hotels After Pandemic Ends
Hoteliers are bracing for a tenuous tourist season as the fallout from the COVID-19 recession lingers, but deep discounting should not be part of the recovery playbook
October 1, 2020

Awarded $5.3 Million to Detect Cognitive Change in Older Drivers
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and collaborators have received a $5.3 million NIH grant to detect cognitive change in older drivers using rapidly available and discreet in-vehicle sensors.
September 30, 2020

Theatre Lab Kicks Off Season with Virtual Masterclasses
On Sundays throughout October, Theatre Lab will once again welcome some of the nation's emerging and established playwrights to share readings of their newest plays followed by a discussion about their work.
September 29, 2020

's Board of Trustees Reelects Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected current chair Abdol Moabery during its recent annual retreat.
September 28, 2020

Gulf of Mexico Mission: 'Ocean Blue Holes Are Not Created Equal'
A team of scientists from 's Harbor Branch and collaborators recently explored the depths of the "Green Banana" Blue Hole thanks to gutsy scuba divers and an innovative 500-pound autonomous benthic lander.
September 23, 2020

Study: Tepid Home Prices May Reflect Waning Interest in New York City
Is living in the New York metropolitan area losing its appeal? It's entirely possible, say researchers at Florida Atlantic and Florida International universities.
September 23, 2020

Global Ventures at Receives Soft Landings Designation
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce that its recently launched Soft Landings Center Initiative has received official designation by the InBIA.
September 22, 2020

Master's Degree in AI Now Within Reach of Low-income Students
's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $1 million NSF grant for an accelerated five-year program in artificial intelligence for low-income, high-achieving students.
September 22, 2020

Online Exhibitions Look at Past, Present and Future Politics
Four online exhibitions are united by a consideration of current and historic political issues.
September 21, 2020

High is Top Public School in FL for National Merit Semifinalists
A total of 34 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
September 21, 2020

Florida Housing Markets Overpriced as Buyers Stay Busy During Pandemic
Housing markets in eight of 10 key metro areas of Florida are overpriced as home values continue to climb in much of the state despite the uncertainty created by the pandemic.
September 17, 2020

Lands $11 Million Contract from U.S. Office of Naval Research
's Harbor Branch has landed an $11,179,001 contract from the U.S. Office of Naval Research to develop a next-generation bathyphotometer sensor for natural oceanic bioluminescence assessments.
September 16, 2020

's International Business Program Improves in U.S. News Ranking
Florida Atlantic University's International Business undergraduate program moved up three spots to No. 22 in the latest U.S. News & World Report national rankings.
September 16, 2020

Mapping Cavefish Brains Leads to Origin of Behavioral Evolution
A study is the first to look inside the brains of cavefish with millimeter resolution and show how individual neurons and brain regions that drive complex behaviors, including sleep and feeding have evolved.
September 16, 2020

Trump Gains on Biden in Florida, Making Battleground State a Dead Heat
After falling behind Democratic nominee Joe Biden in May, U.S. President Donald Trump has surged back into a virtual dead heat in the battleground Sunshine State.
September 15, 2020

to Host Virtual Events in Honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a series of virtual events beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
September 15, 2020

Moves Up in 'U.S. News & World Report's' List of Top Universities
Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," to No. 136 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities. ranked No. 140 in 2020.
September 14, 2020

Virtual Event Addresses Florida's Showdown Over Felon Voting Rights
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents the free virtual event "Pay-to-Vote or Protecting Democracy? Florida's Showdown Over Felon Voting Rights"
September 14, 2020

High-risk Patients for Colorectal Cancer Lack Colonoscopy Knowledge
An Schmidt College of Medicine study shows a lack of knowledge of patients with biopsy proven advanced colorectal polyps about their need for repeat colonoscopy and the proper surveillance interval.
September 14, 2020

Awarded $2.4 Million NSF Grant to Train Data Scientists
Researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at will train graduate students in data science technologies and applications.
September 10, 2020

Alumni Association Launches AMPLIFY
's Alumni Association has launched AMPLIFY, a new program that features a series of webinars, spotlights and digital content that will be based upon the national heritage celebration of each month.
September 10, 2020

Students Brainstorming Ideas For Entrepreneurs Hurt by Pandemic
Companies affected by the coronavirus pandemic will get a boost this fall from students in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.
September 9, 2020

Mindfulness with Paced Breathing and Lowering Blood Pressure
Increased stress may adversely affect health and well-being. Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and collaborators explore the possibility that mindfulness with paced breathing reduces blood pressure.
September 9, 2020

The Politics of Protest: The First Amendment and Free Expression
Local leaders discuss petitioning the government and the role of local government.
September 4, 2020

Renting a Home Beats Buying in Many Cities Amid COVID-19 Price Bump
The U.S. housing market has remained surprisingly resilient during the coronavirus crisis, pushing home prices even higher and making renting the more attractive option in many markets.
September 3, 2020

Foundation Board Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Members
Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Raul Valero '10 in the 2021 fiscal year and Paul Pagnato '86 and Arlene Fine Klepper in the 2020 fiscal year.
September 3, 2020

Guilt by Dissociation: Study Sheds Light on Serotonin in Autism
A study by a leading neuroscientist and collaborators on serotonin, a mood-regulating molecule in the brain that regulates many brain synapses, is helping to unravel a neurotransmitter puzzle.
September 2, 2020

Study: Health Care Workers' Satisfaction Key to Patient Experiences
The health care industry's trend toward making care more consumer-driven and patient-centered by transferring risk and control to patients is actually placing more stress on those who work on the front lines.
September 1, 2020

Face Shield or Face Mask to Stop the Spread of COVID-19?
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers illustrate why face shields alone don't work and how a face mask with a valve allows droplets to pass through the exhale valve unfiltered.
September 1, 2020

Hot Dogs, Chicken Wings and City Living Helped Wood Storks Thrive
A study of wetland birds shows city storks did better than their non-urban counterparts when natural marshes are in bad shape. Urban areas buffer a species from the unpredictability of natural food sources.
August 31, 2020

Study: Health Care Pros Will Accept Money to Violate Privacy Law
The next crop of health care professionals has a price when it comes to illegally releasing confidential medical information, according to researchers.
August 26, 2020

Scientists Catalogue Shark and Ray Distribution in Florida Lagoon
Harbor Branch researchers conducted the first long-term, in-depth analysis of the elasmobranch community in the southern Indian River Lagoon, categorizing 630 individuals of 16 species.
August 25, 2020

COVID-19: How South Korea Prevailed While the U.S. Failed
In a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine," researchers demonstrate the stark differences in public health strategies from two democratic republics: South Korea and the United States.
August 20, 2020

Hurricanes and Vulnerable Populations: How Will They Cope and Adapt?
researchers and collaborators have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study populations in risky housing conditions in the midst of a pandemic and a very busy hurricane season.
August 19, 2020

, Palm Beach Book Festival with New York Times Best-Selling Authors
Heather Lende will discuss her book, "Of Bears and Ballots: An Alaskan Adventure in Small-Town Politics" in this virtual event.
August 18, 2020

Awarded $2.2 Million to Monitor Algal Blooms in Lake Okeechobee
A scientist from 's Harbor Branch received a grant from Florida's Department of Environmental Protection to develop a sensing and visualization package to monitor harmful algal blooms in Lake Okeechobee.
August 17, 2020

's New Medical Students Pledge to Combat Healthcare Disparities
's Schmidt College of Medicine recently welcomed the incoming class of 2020 with a virtual White Coat Ceremony and White Coats-4-Care Donor event.
August 13, 2020

's Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise Honored
's Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise has become the second program within the College of Business to be named an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.
August 13, 2020

Celebrates Summer 2020 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,900 degrees for the summer 2020 semester in a special virtual ceremony.
August 12, 2020

Grad Receives Fourth Degree From , Hopes to Mentor Immigrants
When Shernette Dunn emigrated from Jamaica to the United States as a 16 year old, she had one goal in mind - "achieve the American dream."
August 12, 2020

Expert: COVID-19 Decisions Based on Potentially Misleading Statistic
Florida's COVID-19 daily percent positive rate, a key metric driving economic and public policy decisions, offers a distorted snapshot of the effect the virus is having across the state.
August 11, 2020

Four Researchers Receive Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
Four researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science have received the coveted National Science Foundation Early Career (CAREER) award.
August 6, 2020

High Levels of Toxic Pollutants Found in Stranded Dolphins and Whales
A study led by 's Harbor Branch examined 83 stranded dolphins and whales in North Carolina and Florida. Researchers looked at 11 different animal species to test for 17 different substances.
August 6, 2020

's ACI Receives $1.5M Grant from The Taft Foundation
's Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI) within the Department of Exceptional Student Education in the College of Education recently received a $1.5 million grant from The Taft Foundation.
August 5, 2020

Entangled Dolphin Calf Only Lived Two Years Following Rescue
Harbor Branch researchers examined the outcome of a bottlenose dolphin calf in the Indian River Lagoon entangled in fishing line wrapped tightly around its upper jaw and found severe, long-term damage.
August 4, 2020

Expert: Strike 'Small Bigot Exemption' from Fair Housing Law
Lawmakers should eliminate a key exemption in the federal Fair Housing Act, according to Ken. H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in 's College of Business.
August 4, 2020

New Study on Development of Parkinson's Disease is 'On the Nose'
The loss of a sense of smell is known to be one of the earliest signs of Parkinson's disease (PD). In a new study, an neuroscientist and colleagues link inflammation, olfaction and pathology seen in PD.
August 3, 2020

Theatre Lab Offers Free Virtual Educational Programming for Youth
Theatre Lab's fall Educational Outreach program will provide these students with the opportunity to experience theater and writing in a new way.
August 2, 2020

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Thursday, Oct. 8.
July 30, 2020

Sea Level Rise: Impacts to Property and Regional Planning Solutions
A new study reveals that urgent action is needed to protect billions of dollars in real estate investment across South Florida due to impacts of sea level rise over the next several decades.
July 28, 2020

Announces Laptop Loaner Program for First-Gen, Low Income Students
When transitioned to remote learning, the Libraries partnered with 's Office of Financial Aid to assist students in need of access to educational materials and did not have a capable laptop.
July 28, 2020

Secures Partnership with Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program
Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has been awarded a partnership with the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program (VFEP) for the sixth consecutive year.
July 23, 2020

Study Provides Unique Glimpse into Whitespotted Eagle Rays' Behavior
Using biotelemetry, Harbor Branch researchers are the first to characterize the ecology and fine-scale habitat use of "near threatened" whitespotted eagle rays in Florida.
July 22, 2020

Back to School? Pandemic Expert Answers Most FAQs about COVID-19
Dr. Terry Adirim in 's Schmidt College of Medicine provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 and return to school for school-age children.
July 21, 2020

College of Business Expert: Florida's Grim Coronavirus Outlook is False Narrative
Inaccurate data points or misconceptions when it comes to testing, hospitalizations and deaths are giving the wrong impression that Florida is losing the coronavirus battle.
July 20, 2020

Technology Makes 'Weathering the Storm' More Precise
I-SENSE and College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed new flood and weather monitoring and warning systems for inland and coastal floods due to tropical storms.
July 16, 2020

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Rises Despite Persistence of COVID-19
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States edged higher in the second quarter, even as it became clear that the coronavirus pandemic would not be a temporary disruption.
July 15, 2020

Study First to Show Tiger Sharks' Travels and Desired Hangouts
Using satellite telemetry, a groundbreaking study by Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., 's Harbor Branch, and collaborators, documents the core habitat use of tiger sharks in the Gulf of Mexico.
July 15, 2020

NHL, NFL Execs to Guest Lecture in Sport Analytics Class
Executives with the NHL's Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs highlight a list of industry professionals scheduled to speak to students in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.
July 14, 2020

Big Data Analytics Enables Scientists to Model COVID-19 Spread
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers receive NSF RAPID grant to work with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to use big data analytics techniques to predict the spread of COVID-19.
July 14, 2020

Hires Leading Philosopher and Futurist
Susan Schneider, Ph.D., is leading international conversations on human cognition.
July 14, 2020

South Florida's Housing Market is Overvalued by Nearly 20 Percent
South Florida homes are overvalued by close to 20 percent, the highest level in eight years.
July 13, 2020

Like Humans, Beluga Whales Form Social Networks Beyond Family Ties
A researcher from 's Harbor Branch and collaborators are the first to uncover the role kinship plays in complex groupings and relationships of beluga whales in 10 locations across the Arctic.
July 10, 2020

School of Architecture Receives Grant to Produce PPE
Grant from Community Foundation of Broward will pay for 3D printers and supplies.
July 10, 2020

Kelly Shannon Named Peace, Justice, Human Rights Initiative Director
Kelly Shannon, associate professor of history and Chastain-Johnston Middle Eastern Studies Distinguished Professor in Peace Studies, is the new director of the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative.
July 6, 2020

Names Justin Perry, Ph.D., as New Dean of Wilkes Honors College
Florida Atlantic University has named Justin Perry, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.
July 1, 2020

Diowave Laser Systems Joins Research Park at
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® today announced that Diowave Laser Systems has relocated its headquarters and clinic to join the Research Park at as its newest tenant.
July 1, 2020

Traffic Data Show Drastic Changes in Human Behavior at Pandemic Onset
Using same-day traffic volumes for March 2019 and March 2020 across Florida, researchers examined the relationship of key governmental requests for public isolation and travel limitations.
July 1, 2020

Telehealth is a Key Tool for Treating COVID-19 Patients
Rural hospitals are more likely than urban facilities to have access to telehealth, a once-underused service that now is playing a key role in treating coronavirus patients.
July 1, 2020

Seeing is Believing: Effectiveness of Facemasks
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers use flow visualization to qualitatively test social distancing and the efficacy of facemasks in obstructing respiratory droplets.
June 30, 2020

Pine Jog Transforms Annual Green Schools Celebration
Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center took a new approach this year to honor winners of its 2020 Green Schools Awards.
June 29, 2020

Resident Physicians Vital to Region's Healthcare Workforce
residents physicians graduate 'virtually' from emergency medicine, internal medicine, general surgery and fellowship programs, creating a critical pipeline for South Florida's healthcare workforce.
June 25, 2020

Climate Change Still is Key Topic for Floridians in Era of Coronavirus
The coronavirus crisis has not altered Floridians' belief in climate change, according to the third Florida Climate Resilience Survey.
June 25, 2020

COVID-19 Knowledge Base and Risk Assessment Tool is Powered by AI
's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received an NSF RAPID grant for modeling outbreak and mutation of COVID-19 and to develop a multi-source deep neural network-based predictive tool.
June 24, 2020

OLLI at Jupiter to Present 'Healthy Aging and Your Brain' Series
The Osher LLI at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will bring together Johns Hopkins Medicine experts for a virtual lectures series, "Healthy Aging and Your Brain Series," via Zoom webinars.
June 24, 2020

Vets Walking Pets: Shelter Dogs, Military Veterans and PTSD Symptoms
An nursing researcher led a study on the impacts of dog-walking interventions with shelter dogs on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in military veterans, which shows reduced PTSD symptoms.
June 23, 2020

Research Shows Internet Crime Increasing in Florida, Other States
Ohio and Washington emerged as new hotspots for internet crime in 2019, though California continues to lead with the largest online fraud victim losses and number of victims.
June 23, 2020

Medicine Ushers in New Research Phase to Prevent Dementia
The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation $3 million grant extension will enable the launch of the new " Center for Brain Health" and will support precision medicine approaches to prevent dementia.
June 17, 2020

Renting a Home is Clearly Better Than Buying in Much of the Nation
The cost of homeownership is outpacing the cost of renting across the United States, and the discrepancy between the two is rising sharply in parts of the Southeast, Midwest and Pacific Northwest
June 17, 2020

World's Most Comprehensive Health Analysis of Nesting Sea Turtles
A study by 's Harbor Branch and collaborators provides critical insights for sea turtle conservation and population recovery, which are especially timely as the world observes "Sea Turtle Day."
June 16, 2020

Marine Science Lab Receives $1.125M from Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
Florida Atlantic University has officially announced a $1.125 million gift from The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.
June 16, 2020

COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Risk-Reduction Public Health Certificate
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new, online public health certificate course on COVID-19, contact tracing and risk-reduction in response to one of the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S.
June 15, 2020

Could These 'Salt-loving' Edible Sea Vegetables be the New Kale?
Skip the salt! Harbor Branch researchers have just completed a 10-week study to determine the optimal growing conditions for three species of sea vegetables: sea asparagus, sea purslane and saltwort.
June 11, 2020

to Offer Virtual Summer Camps for Summer 2020
Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center will host virtual summer camps for summer 2020.
June 9, 2020

Receives 'Keep the Music Playing' Grant
The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently announced that the Department of Music received Impact 100 Palm Beach County's Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Grant.
June 5, 2020

Experts Say Unemployment Numbers Point to Faster Economic Recovery
The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis could be much faster than people expected.
June 5, 2020

Study Sheds Light on Neuroinflammation and Psychological Disorders
Findings from a groundbreaking study will help scientists and clinicians to develop more tailored treatments and therapies for people who struggle with psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression.
June 4, 2020

Researchers Urge Halt in Prescribing Hydroxycholoroquine for COVID-19
Researchers urge a halt on prescribing hydroxychloroquine, with or without azithromycin, to treat or prevent COVID-19, and caution that the reassuring safety profile of the drug may be more apparent than real.
June 3, 2020

Good Night? Satellite Data Uncovers Dolphins on the Move at Nighttime
Using satellite telemetry, a scientist from 's Harbor Branch and collaborators provide the first documentation of the whereabouts of bottlenose dolphins from the Indian River Lagoon at night.
June 2, 2020

Economists Warn of Overvalued Florida Housing Markets
Broward, Hillsborough, Orange and Leon counties are the most overvalued for housing among seven Florida markets and run the greatest risk of price declines from COVID-19.
June 1, 2020

Robotic Cats Are 'Purr-fect' Companions for Isolated Seniors
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing offers a "purr-fect" solution to comfort and engage older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias during the pandemic - interactive robotic cats.
May 28, 2020

Sports Celebrities, Executives Speaking to Summer Classes
FOX Sports college football reporter and host Jenny Taft is one of more than a dozen media personalities and sports executives speaking virtually to two classes this summer at .
May 27, 2020

'With This Ring,' Scientists Hope to Predict COVID-19
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers are conducting a study designed to predict COVID-19 in healthcare workers on the frontline of the pandemic. At the center of it all - a ring.
May 27, 2020

Expert Cautions about Securities Fraud During Coronavirus Crisis
Securities fraud levels rise in periods of economic downturns so there are reasons to be concerned about improper dealings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 21, 2020

Tech Runway® Reveals its Eighth Venture Class
Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its eighth class, "Venture Class 8."
May 19, 2020

Existing Racial Inequalities in Death from COVID-19 Will Soar
Schmidt College of Medicine researcher and collaborators say now is the time to address short-term clinical and public health challenges to ensure equal access to any lifesaving innovation for COVID-19.
May 19, 2020

People Didn't Wait for States to Issue Stay-at-Home Orders
Individuals, employers and local governments beat states to the punch when it came to limiting the spread of the coronavirus and shutting down much of the U.S. economy.
May 18, 2020

Announces Winners of 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the fourth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition organized by the Graduate College.
May 15, 2020

Biden Leads Trump in Florida, But President Favored to Win New Term
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has pushed ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida, but Trump still is favored to win re-election.
May 15, 2020

Malaria Runs Like Clockwork; So Does the Parasite Causing the Disease
A researcher from 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and collaborators have discovered the source of the rhythmic life cycle for the parasite (P. falciparum ) that causes malaria.
May 14, 2020

Can't Touch This! Drone Aerial Video Shows It's 'Hammerhead' Time
Aerial video from a drone provides the first evidence of adult blacktip sharks using shallow water no more than waist deep to escape the great hammerhead along the southeast coast of Florida.
May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Turning Vacant Homes Into Real Estate Darlings
Vacant homes, long considered a drag on the U.S. real estate market, are getting an image makeover courtesy of the coronavirus crisis.
May 11, 2020

Medical Students Collect and Donate More than 23,000 PPE Items
medical students collected thousands of surgical gloves, facemasks, face shields, surgical gowns, surgical caps, boot covers, sanitation supplies, and even four P100 respirators for health care workers.
May 11, 2020

Executive Education Jumps in 'Financial Times' Rankings
Florida Atlantic University College of Business' Executive Education program jumped 12 spots in the 2020 Financial Times worldwide rankings for open enrollment professional education programs.
May 11, 2020

Receives CARES Act Funding to Help Reduce Impact of COVID-19
Florida Atlantic University has received funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
May 8, 2020

Celebrates Spring 2020 Graduates
will confer more than 3,400 degrees for the spring 2020 semester. The new graduates will join more than 175,000 alumni who have graduated from since the University opened its doors in 1964.
May 7, 2020

College of Nursing Graduates on Front Lines of COVID-19
The members of 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing class of 2020 will enter a workforce that has been forever changed by the COVID-19 crisis.
May 7, 2020

High Students Miss Two Commencements Due to COVID-19
Three High School students will be receiving their college degree along with their high school diploma in the same week.
May 7, 2020

AIT Program Grads Successfully Switch Students to Online Learning
For 10 student-teachers in 's Accelerated Induction into Teaching (AIT) program, becoming a full-time teacher before receiving their college degree became even more of a challenge.
May 7, 2020

Ultraviolet Light Exposes Contagion Spread from Improper PPE Use
A technique using a fluorescent solution and ultraviolet light demonstrates how aerosol-generating procedures can lead to contagion spread and exposes errors made from putting on or taking off PPE.
May 6, 2020

New Business Opportunities Abound, Even During Coronavirus
Starting a business during a pandemic? It's not as ill-fated as you may think, said Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., a professor of management programs in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.
May 6, 2020

Athletics Grateful for $2.5 Million Commitment
The Florida Atlantic University athletic department has announced an anonymous $2.5 million gift commitment. The gift is earmarked for student-athlete scholarships.
May 5, 2020

Facebook Study Reveals COVID-19 Compliance and Coping Behaviors
researchers surveyed 719 Floridians from a Facebook coronavirus disease (COVID-19) group to assess their experience, behavior compliance, coping strategies and feelings about staying at home.
May 5, 2020

Announces Winners of 'COVID-19 Change Challenge'
has announced the winners of the COVID-19 Change Challenge organized by the Division of Research.
May 5, 2020

Gift from Marleen Forkas to Name 's Studio One Theatre
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently announced a $1.125 million gift from benefactor Marleen Forkas to name the Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre.
May 4, 2020

Nation's Newest Physicians Graduate in the Midst of COVID-19
Today, 63 members of the class of 2020 in 's Schmidt College of Medicine recited the Hippocratic Oath in unison, virtually, as they were conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree.
May 1, 2020

Researchers Explore Racial Inequalities in Liver Cancer Deaths
Researchers from 's Schmidt College of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine found that racial inequalities in liver cancer deaths soared after the launch of lifesaving hepatitis C drugs.
April 30, 2020

Nurses Provide Face Masks for Homeless, Low Income Individuals
To address the dire needs of a northwest neighborhood in West Palm Beach, a team of nurses spearheaded a program to provide lifesaving PPE and health care services for its residents during the pandemic.
April 29, 2020

Project Paves the Way for Forecasting COVID-19 Infection Transmission
A smart city project developed by engineering researchers is being retooled to create new opportunities to tackle COVID-19 with cutting-edge computational epidemiology.
April 29, 2020

State Loan Program Could Prompt Unemployed To Re-Enter Workforce
Offering a bridge-loan program to Florida residents is one way the state can improve on federal missteps in providing coronavirus relief.
April 29, 2020

2020 Juried Art Exhibition Goes Virtual
The University Galleries and the Department of Visual Arts and Art History at Florida Atlantic University present the "2020 Annual Juried Student Exhibition" through the mode of a virtual exhibition.
April 29, 2020

Research Park at Launches Global Ventures at
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce the launch of its new international soft landings and second stage company development initiative, Global Ventures.
April 29, 2020

AA Hosts Virtual Senior Week for Spring 2020 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University's Alumni Association will host online events to celebrate Virtual Senior Week. The virtual events are free for students in the graduating class of spring 2020.
April 27, 2020

Former Dean Gary Luing Passes Away
Gary Luing, Ph.D., former dean of Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and Public Administration, died this month at his home in Lake Wales.
April 24, 2020

ADHUS/ High Students Create 3D Printed PPE for Local Hospitals
's Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School and High School is doing its part to help stop the spread of coronavirus by creating 3D printed PPE.
April 23, 2020

Video Game Software Wins Business Plan Competition
A Florida Atlantic University student who created educational video game software won the first prize in the Business Plan Competition.
April 23, 2020

Study Finds Being Fun is No Laughing Matter
A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study finds that fun children are more popular and better liked, underscoring the importance of being fun. In the eyes of peers, "fun begets status and status begets fun."
April 23, 2020

Stay 6 Feet Apart. Simulated Cough Reveals That May Not be Enough
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers use flow visualization to demonstrate how far a mechanically simulated cough travels and lingers in the air.
April 21, 2020

Receives $1.7 Million NIH Grant for Novel Neuroinflammation Study
neuroscientists will investigate critical links between neuroinflammation and psychopathology, providing a new pathogenic mechanism for anxiety, depression and cognitive dysfunction.
April 20, 2020

Online Shopping to Bolster Industrial Market Amid Pandemic Concerns
The industrial sector appears to be the only asset class in commercial real estate poised to weather a devastating downturn caused by the coronavirus.
April 20, 2020

Caring for Those Most Vulnerable to COVID-19 Requires Vigilance
Early reports suggest the case fatality rate for those over 80, about half of nursing home residents, is more than 15 percent. An geriatrician provides key updates for nursing home staff and clinicians.
April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Concerns? Medicine Now Offers Telehealth
Medicine is offering virtual visits related to preventive care, check-ups, follow-ups or acute illnesses, including supporting patients who are concerned about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
April 15, 2020

Celebrates 51st Annual Honors Convocation Awardees
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz today announced the recipients of the 51st annual Honors Convocation awards.
April 15, 2020

Coronavirus Could Mean Another Epic Meltdown for U.S. Home Prices
Barring an immediate and effective treatment or vaccine for COVID-19, the nation's housing market will all but cease this spring.
April 15, 2020

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Plummets Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States fell sharply in the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic spread across the country and disrupted nearly every aspect of American life.
April 13, 2020

Wave Competition Celebrates Fifth Year
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the annual Wave Competition, an undergraduate research competition organized by 's Division of Research.
April 9, 2020

Tips for Caregivers Coping with Alzheimer's During COVID-19 Pandemic
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers provide important coping and care strategies for homebound caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's and other related dementias.
April 9, 2020

to Make Thousands of Face Shields for Baptist Health South Florida
engineers have developed a disposable face shield that only requires clear polyester plastic, elastic fabric bands, and a laser cutter. Unlike 3D printed solutions, this process is simple and quick.
April 8, 2020

Research Park Releases 2019 Report to the Community
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® released its annual economic report to the community.
April 8, 2020

Thousands Register for Certificate from Hospitality Program
's Hospitality and Tourism Management program is offering a free certificate to workers who may be affected by the coronavirus crisis.
April 8, 2020

Medicine Offers Virtual Activities to Manage Stress, Stay Healthy
The Medicine Wellness Hub now offers online classes, lectures and workshops. These tools are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
April 7, 2020

Develops New Way to Identify the Sex of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
Marine scientists have developed a new method that greatly enhances the ability to measure sea turtle hatchling sex ratios and is a crucial step to assess climate change impacts on imperiled turtle species.
April 7, 2020

How Small Businesses Hurt By Pandemic Can Navigate Loan Program
A federal plan to help small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic could prove to be overly complex, but there are steps owners can take to improve their chances at securing relief.
April 2, 2020

Establishes Cares Emergency Fund for Students
Florida Atlantic University has established the " Cares Emergency Fund" for currently registered, degree-seeking students who are experiencing financial hardship.
April 1, 2020

Teams Up with U.S. Coast Guard to Release Three Baby Sea Turtles
Beach closures and other COVID-19 pandemic restrictions required marine scientists to get creative to make sure that three baby green sea turtles made it home, so they teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard.
April 1, 2020

'Virtual' Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
A first-of-its-kind study by researchers explores the phenomenon of visual cues and live video interactions. Now more than ever, it's important to understand how technology is impacting communication.
March 30, 2020

Coronavirus Stimulus May Hold Key to Home Prices, Expert Says
The housing market faces its biggest threat in more than a decade, and whether home prices can withstand the new coronavirus pandemic largely depends on an effective stimulus package, said Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D.
March 30, 2020

Offers Help to Workers Struggling During Coronavirus Pandemic
's nationally ranked Hospitality and Tourism Management program is offering a free certificate to industry workers and professionals who may be affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
March 26, 2020

Unintended Consequence of COVID-19: Cyberbullying Could Increase
Stuck at home all day, students are using apps even more than they already do, which could increase cyberbullying. 's Dr. Sameer Hinduja, provides tips for educators and parents during the pandemic.
March 26, 2020

Mother/Infant Skin-to-Skin Touch Boosts Baby's Brain Development
As the world prioritizes social distancing, new research shows that a skin-to-skin, chest-to-chest method of caring for a baby, can positively benefit full-term infants and their mothers.
March 25, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions
expert in pandemic planning and response, health care quality improvement and patient safety, and health policy and management, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19.
March 20, 2020

's Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate Match Day 'Virtually'
's Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2020 is now ready for their next phase of training - medical residency. They celebrated Match Day "virtually" with their classmates, faculty and staff today at noon.
March 20, 2020

Public Health Leadership Paramount to Emerging Coronavirus Pandemic
researchers and collaborators have published a commentary in 'The American Journal of Medicine' about the urgent need for public health leadership in the wake of the emerging coronavirus pandemic.
March 19, 2020

Makes 'U.S. News & World Report' Lists for Best Graduate Programs
More than one dozen graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's 2021 "Best Graduate Programs."
March 17, 2020

MPLT Healthcare Joins Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently announced that MPLT Healthcare has relocated its corporate headquarters to join the Research Park at .
March 16, 2020

Home Ownership More Attractive as Prospect of Housing Crash Decreases
Home ownership is becoming a more attractive option over renting a home in markets across the country as the likelihood of a housing crash decreases.
March 11, 2020

Poll Finds Biden With Big Lead on Sanders in Florida
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has opened up a commanding lead on U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders among Florida voters in the race for the Democratic party's nomination for president.
March 10, 2020

Emergency Medicine Resident Physicians Train for Coronavirus
With seven reported cases in Florida to-date, emergency medicine resident physicians prepared for the threat of a coronavirus contagion using a simulated or "mock" disaster scenario at FORTS Medical.
March 6, 2020

to Host Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and Jupiter campuses to celebrate Women's History Month.
March 6, 2020

4ocean Joins Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has announced that 4ocean will relocate its corporate headquarters to join the Research Park at .
March 4, 2020

U.S. Workers Need Paid Sick Leave to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus
One-third of Americans do not have access to paid sick leave and Cleveland State University researchers urge the critical need to consider the role of paid sick leave in stopping a contagious virus.
March 4, 2020

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Barry Weinberg
The Osher LLI at will present a lecture by Barry Weinberg, on Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Osher LLI complex at Jupiter.
March 3, 2020

Florida SBDC Network, Announce Selection of Regional Director
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and Florida Atlantic University () are pleased to announce the selection of Sandra Marin as the regional director of the Florida SBDC at .
March 3, 2020

Monogamous Female Sea Turtles? Yes, Thanks to Sperm Storage
Sea turtles have multiple mates, yet there is no consensus on why they do. A study by researchers is helping to shed light on the fate of diminishing male sea turtle populations.
February 27, 2020

High School Opens One-of-a-Kind 'Owls Imaging Lab'
The "Owls Imaging Lab" will provide students access to cutting-edge equipment to work on high-level research projects.
February 27, 2020

Floridians Across Party Lines Concerned About Impact of Climate Change
Floridians from all major political parties believe climate change is real and are concerned about its impact on future generations in the state.
February 27, 2020

Osher LLI at Announces Spring Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Tuesday, March 14.
February 25, 2020

to Celebrate 2020 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its ninth annual gala on Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
February 24, 2020

Could This Toothpaste Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?
A study by and collaborators shows Plaque HD®, the first toothpaste that identifies plaque so that it can be removed with directed brushing, significantly reduces inflammation throughout the body.
February 24, 2020

Avron B. Fogelman Sports History Museum Opens at
The Avron B. Fogelman Sports History Museum recently opened in the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence.
February 20, 2020

Research Explores Regulatory Ambiguity in Bitcoin Market
Regulatory ambiguity surrounding the peer-to-peer virtual currency continues to discourage entrepreneurial activity by increasing risk and the costs of compliance.
February 20, 2020

Recognized as 'Gold' Military Friendly® University
has earned the 2020-2021 Military Friendly® School "Gold Designation" for the first time, based on the expanding services and spaces offered by 's Military and Veterans Student Success Center.
February 20, 2020

Neighborhood Features and Genetic Risk Interact to Affect Cognition
A new study is the first to examine how neighborhood environment affects cognition in older adults based on their genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
February 19, 2020

'Super Tuesday Results: What They Mean for Election 2020'
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton will present "Super Tuesday Results: What They Mean for Election 2020," a discussion and analysis
February 18, 2020

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Presents Terry Virts
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will present a lecture by Terry Virts, on Wednesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
February 18, 2020

Researchers Challenge New Guidelines on Aspirin in Primary Prevention
New guidelines recommend aspirin use in primary prevention for people ages 40 to 70 years old who are at higher risk of a first cardiovascular event, but not for those over 70.
February 17, 2020

Many Teens are Digital Dating Abuse Victims; Boys Get the Brunt of It
It's almost Valentine's Day, but there is nothing romantic about new research illuminating how teen dating abuse is manifesting online. A study explores the problem among U.S. middle and high school students.
February 12, 2020

The Nose Knows: Study Establishes Airborne Exposure to Microcystins
A study explored the link between human nasal and environmental microcystin concentrations from harmful algal blooms and detected the toxin in the nasal passages of 95 percent of the participants.
February 11, 2020

Osher LLI at Presents William Sharfman, M.D.
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will present a lecture by William Sharfman, M.D., on Wed., Feb. 26 at 7 p.m.
February 11, 2020

Board of Trustees Meeting Ushers in New Chair, New Vice Chair Elected
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees met today for its committee and full board meetings to discuss university business, as well as elect Shaun Davis as its new vice chair.
February 11, 2020

Presents 'Only One' Play About Sex Trafficking
's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, along with the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative, present "Only One".
February 7, 2020

Oh My Aching Back: Do Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help?
Researchers provide a comprehensive review of the effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back pain.
February 6, 2020

Choosing Common Pain Relievers: It's Complicated
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examine benefits and risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to provide guidance to health care providers and their patients in their clinical decision-making.
February 5, 2020

Osher LLI at Presents Douglas Brinkley
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will present a lecture by Douglas Brinkley, CNN presidential historian and author, on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Osher LLI complex at Jupiter.
February 4, 2020

Publicly Funded Pregnancy Programs Improve Maternal Mortality Rates
Maternal mortality rates in the United States exceed those of other developed countries, with some considerable racial disparities.
February 4, 2020

Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers
's College of Engineering and Computer Science received $569,482 from Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office to develop advanced fibers to enhance the performance of military helmets and body armor.
February 3, 2020

to Host Events in Honor of Black/African American History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
January 31, 2020

Receives Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification
The Carnegie Foundation has announced that Florida Atlantic University is one of the 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for 2020.
January 31, 2020

College of Business Honors Rita and Rick Case
's College of Business recently honored Rita and Rick Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group at its 28th annual Business Leaders of the Year breakfast at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
January 31, 2020

Study Shows New Way to Treat Stroke Using an Already FDA-Approved Drug
Researchers from 's Schmidt College of Medicine are the first to report on the neuroprotective properties of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, an already FDA-approved drug.
January 29, 2020

Genetic Testing in Diverse Young Breast Cancer Patients over a Decade
Researchers examined racial and ethnic differences in genetic testing frequency and results among diverse breast cancer patients diagnosed at age 50 or younger from January 2007 to December 2017.
January 28, 2020

Osher LLI at Announces Faculty-in-Residence Program
Osher LLI at Jupiter will host two lectures by Taylor Hagood, Ph.D., and Joseph Urgo, Ph.D.
January 28, 2020

Presents New York Times Best-Selling Authors
's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters will host the sixth annual Palm Beach Book Festival with an exciting group of New York Times bestselling authors.
January 28, 2020

Tech Runway® Celebrates 5 Years, Releases Economic Impact Report
Tech Runway® recently celebrated its five-year anniversary and released the results of its fifth annual economic impact report.
January 24, 2020

Most Rehabilitating Sea Turtles with Infectious Tumors Don't Survive
Harbor Branch researchers examined survival rates of green sea turtles with fibropapillomatosis in rehab facilities in the southeastern U.S. and found that 75 percent did not survive.
January 22, 2020

New Test Detects Harmful Algal Blooms Toxin Exposure in Human Urine
's Harbor Branch collaborated with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to test a newly developed method that can detect even low-dose human exposure to harmful algal blooms in human urine.
January 16, 2020

Research Reveals Internet Crime Becoming More Sophisticated
Internet crimes are becoming more sophisticated and persistent in Florida and several of America's other most populous states.
January 16, 2020

It's 2020: Time to Teach Teens 'Safe' Sexting Researchers Say
cyberbullying expert provides safe sexting tips so teens can avoid significant and long-term consequences, such as humiliation, extortion, victimization, reputational damage, and even criminal charges.
January 15, 2020

Announces 2020 'Frontiers in Science' Public Lecture Series
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host its 2020 "Frontiers in Science" series with seven different lectures on Fridays, beginning Jan. 17 through April 3.
January 15, 2020

Poll Finds Biden Widening Lead in FL, Where Trump Has Fallen Behind
Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has widened his lead to 26 points among Florida voters in the race for the Democratic party's nomination for president in 2020.
January 15, 2020

Online Graduate Nursing Program Soars to No. 7 in National Rankings
'U.S. News & World Report' has ranked 's online graduate nursing program No. 7 in 2020. 's online MBA, master's business, master's education and overall bachelor's programs also made the list.
January 14, 2020

The Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Steve Clemons
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will present a lecture by Steve Clemons, the editor-at-large of The Hill magazine, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Osher LLI complex at Jupiter.
January 14, 2020

Partners with Palm Beach County School District for Ethics Bowl
's LeRoy Collins Public Ethics Academy has partnered with The School District of Palm Beach County to host the annual Palm Beach County Regional High School Ethics Bowl.
January 13, 2020

Calculated Surprise Leads to Groundbreaking Neuroscience Discovery
Neuroscientists used functional magnetic resonance imaging to provide insights into the role of the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex as a component network of brain regions that support motivated behavior.
January 13, 2020

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Weakens Entering 2020
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. was weaker in the fourth quarter of 2019.
January 10, 2020

Immersive Simulator Tests 'Trust' Between Humans and Self-driving Cars
's College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed a unique immersive simulator that provides a convincingly lifelike virtual reality simulation to test trust between humans and self-driving cars.
January 9, 2020

Osher LLI at Presents Dana Weiss
The Osher LLI at in Jupiter will present a lecture by Dana Weiss, Israel's Channel 2 chief political analyst and host of the "Saturday Evening News with Dana Weiss," on Thurs., Jan. 23 at 12 p.m.
January 8, 2020

Partnership Will Help 6,000 Students Have a Smoother College Commute
has received $375,000 from The Kresge Foundation to lead a first-time transportation collaboration to improve southeast Florida's transit ecosystem for college students.
December 18, 2019

Study Examines Fish Consumption and Mercury Exposure in Pregnant Women
A study by 's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute evaluated fish consumption, sources, risk, knowledge and hair mercury concentrations in pregnant women in coastal Florida.
December 16, 2019

Celebrates Fall 2019 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,600 degrees today and tomorrow during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 12, 2019

Quadriplegic Veteran, Paralympic Athlete Earns Engineering Degree
From serving for the military in Iraq to a traumatic accident that left him quadriplegic, Carlos Leon has faced adversity time after time and powered through these major challenges only to meet success.
December 12, 2019

First-Generation Graduate, 18, Earns Degree in Neuroscience/Behavior
At just 18 years old, Jessica Baran is the first person in her family to be born in the United States and will be the first to earn a college degree.
December 12, 2019

Taggart Named Head Football Coach
Florida Atlantic University has named Willie Taggart the Owls' head football coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White announced Wednesday evening.
December 12, 2019

Bea Weiser, 98, Volunteers to Help People with Alzheimer's
For more than 14 years, Bea Weiser, 98, has volunteered at 's Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center to help attendees who are struggling with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias.
December 11, 2019

BH&J Buy vs. Rent Index Shows Property Appreciation Slowing
Property appreciation is slowing in housing markets across the country as upward pressure on the demand for homeownership declines, according to the latest national index produced by and FIU faculty.
December 10, 2019

and GSU Partner to Help Families Affected by Addiction
and Georgia State University have partnered on a program to assist children and families affected by addiction and have received a $2.64 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
December 10, 2019

Migraine Headaches? Consider Aspirin for Treatment and Prevention
A review from researchers in 's Schmidt College of Medicine supports the use of high dose aspirin to treat acute migraine as well as low dose daily aspirin to prevent recurrent attacks.
December 3, 2019

Awarded $1.68 Million from Florida Division of Emergency Management
’s College of Engineering and Computer Science and Florida Division of Emergency Management project will create a framework for flood risk management.
November 25, 2019

Professor Appointed Member of Prestigious Academia Europaea
Borivoje "Borko" Furht, Ph.D., a professor in 's College of Engineering and Computer Science was recently appointed as a member of the prestigious Academia Europaea founded in 1988.
November 25, 2019

Receives University of Distinction Approval
's "University of Distinction" plan for applied artificial intelligence and big data analytics was officially approved today by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System.
November 22, 2019

Launches Genomics and Predictive Health Certificate
The Schmidt College of Medicine program is one of only two in Florida's State University System to train future clinicians and scientists in this emerging field to understand and improve human health.
November 21, 2019

Scientists First to Develop Rapid Cell Division in Marine Sponges
Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators have developed a breakthrough in marine invertebrate (sponge) cell culture that impacts marine biotechnology, early animal evolution and climate change.
November 21, 2019

Groundbreaking Marks 20th Anniversary of John D. MacArthur Campus
faculty, staff and students came together with local officials and community partners today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of 's John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter with a ceremonial groundbreaking.
November 21, 2019

Diplomacy Program Earns Five Awards at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently received five delegation awards at the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C.
November 20, 2019

Faith Community Events for Children: Good for the Soul, Lack Nutrition
A pilot study by researchers in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to examine foods served in faith community settings related to child health.
November 20, 2019

and South Florida PBS Partner for New Season of 'Star Gazers'
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at will serve as series consultant for "Star Gazers," the world's only weekly television series on naked eye astronomy since 1976.
November 19, 2019

Osher LLI at Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.
November 19, 2019

Ranks in Top 50 in Top Programs for Entrepreneurs
has been recognized as one of the top programs for entrepreneurship studies, according to the latest rankings from The Princeton Review.
November 18, 2019

Regular Use of Pain, Sleep Prescriptions Linked to High Frailty Risk
A novel study by and the Oregon Research Institute is the first to show that regular use of prescription drugs for pain and sleep increases frailty risk in older adults by 95 percent.
November 14, 2019

College of Business to Honor Rita and Rick Case
's College of Business will host the 28th annual Business Leaders of the Year breakfast on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at 8 a.m., at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 East Camino Real, in Boca Raton.
November 14, 2019

U.S. HHS Secretary Names María Ordóñez to Alzheimer's Council
Alex M. Azar II, the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently named 's María de los Ángeles Ordóñez, DNP, APRN to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services.
November 13, 2019

Study Reveals How 98 Percent of Plastics at Sea Go Missing Each Year
A study helps to solve the mystery of missing plastic fragments at sea by using simulated sunlight to explore removal mechanisms, microbial impacts and lifetimes of select microplastics on the ocean surface.
November 7, 2019

Partners with St. Lucie Public Schools
and St. Lucie Public Schools recently collaborated to develop the Social, Wellness, and Emotional Learning Leaders program designed to increase the number of school counselors in SLPS high needs schools.
November 7, 2019

New Board of Trustees Appointment, Re-appointment
The Florida Board of Governors has appointed Elycia Morris and reappointed Dr. Michael Dennis to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.
November 7, 2019

Trump Unpopular with Hispanics in Florida in New Poll
U.S. President Donald Trump's approval ratings are underwater among Hispanics in Florida, according to a statewide survey of voters conducted by BEPI.
November 6, 2019

Study Reveals Indigenous People's Choice of Medicinal Plants
Researchers discovered a novel way to find the intracultural heterogeneity of traditional knowledge while testing the non-random selection of medicinal plants in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
November 6, 2019

Receives Art Donation Valued at More Than $3.8 Million
Florida Atlantic University recently received a donation of artwork valued at more than $3.8 million from Rick and Lesley Stone.
November 5, 2019

Paid Sick Leave, Flextime Benefits Result in More Retirement Savings
A study by and Cleveland State is the first to explore the relationships between workplace employment benefits such as paid sick leave, flextime, and vacation days and retirement savings.
November 5, 2019

's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship Named Oasis of Excellence
Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has been honored by the American Council for Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) as an Oasis of Excellence.
November 4, 2019

Machine-learning Algorithms Track Tremors in Parkinson's Patients
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, can continuously monitor the severity of tremors in patients with Parkinson's disease.
October 30, 2019

Two-thirds of Floridians Concerned About Climate Change
More than two-thirds of Floridians say that climate change has them concerned about the well-being of future generations in Florida and do not feel government is doing enough to address its impacts.
October 29, 2019

Teens with Autism Can Master Living Skills When Parents Use iPads
A study finds that video prompting using an iPad produces immediate and lasting effects for teens with autism and that parents can be powerful delivery agents to increase independence in their children.
October 29, 2019

New AR/VR Lab Brings Imagination to Life for Students
Florida Atlantic University has opened "The Portal," a new lab in the S.E. Wimberly Library which will serve as a collaborative space specifically focused on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
October 28, 2019

Tech Runway Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary and the 2019 Maverick Reception on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. at Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.
October 23, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents 2020 Presidential Election Lectures
Osher LLI at Jupiter will present two lectures by Kevin Wagner, Ph.D., a professor of political science, on Tues., Nov. 5 at noon and Thurs. Dec. 5 at 9:30 a.m., in the Osher LLI complex at Jupiter.
October 22, 2019

Society is Rejecting Facts; Medical Researchers Can Help
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say that medical researchers must help the public understand the rigorous process of science to discern anecdotes and fake news from peer-reviewed scientific results.
October 16, 2019

Are Some Urban Settings Riskier for Traffic Injury or Death?
How risky is travel in the U.S.? We know less than you think. Despite research on the dangers of traffic injury and death, there's a lack of clarity on the role of the built environment and its risk effects.
October 15, 2019

Celebrates 'Owlstock' for Homecoming 2019
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Homecoming 2019 "Owlstock" beginning Friday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 18, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses.
October 10, 2019

BEPI Index Shows Jump in Hispanics' Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States jumped in the third quarter of 2019 as optimism grew for the economic outlook for the U.S.
October 9, 2019

To Learn English, Bilingual Children Need Robust Vocabulary
A study is the first to examine parents' vocabulary and grammar as an influence on children's acquisition of English. The quality of child-directed speech depends on the speaker's language proficiency.
October 9, 2019

Chair Yoga More Effective than Music in Adults with Advanced Dementia
researchers are the first to look at the effects of chair yoga on older adults with advanced dementia and compare them with music therapy and chair-based exercise.
October 2, 2019

to Host Events in Honor of LGBT History Month
will celebrate LGBT History Month with a series of events for students and staff beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, through Thursday, Oct. 31 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
October 1, 2019

Faculty Receive National Academies' Early-Career Research Fellowships
Two scientists representing 's College of Engineering and Computer Science, Wilkes Honors College and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have received the prestigious Early-Career Research Fellowships.
September 30, 2019

Protein Intake in Older Adults Differs Dramatically by Ethnicity/Race
A study by researchers in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to evaluate physical health indicators in association with protein intake in older adults among different racial/ethnic groups.
September 26, 2019

Launches Florida's First Master of Science Degree in AI
's College of Engineering and Computer Science program will prepare students for careers in various education, government and industry positions that require artificial intelligence skills.
September 25, 2019

Warren Cuts Into Biden's Lead, Top Democrats in Dead Heat with Trump
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has pulled within 10 points of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the Democratic party's presidential nomination in 2020, according to a statewide survey of by .
September 18, 2019

Novel Study Identifies Three Distinct Types of Teen Popularity
A new study finds three distinct types of teen popularity: prosocial popular; aggressive popular; and bistrategic popular or Machiavellian. Loved and feared, Machiavellian-like teens were the most popular.
September 18, 2019

New Method Reveals Effects of Mechanical Fatigue on Biological Cells
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers developed a method to measure the effects of mechanical fatigue on biological cells using microfluidics and amplitude-modulated electro-deformation.
September 17, 2019

25 High Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Twenty-five Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
September 17, 2019

Jaffe Center to Host 10th Annual Letterpress Appreciation Day
The Jaffe Center for Book Arts (JCBA) at Florida Atlantic University will host its tenth annual Letterpress Appreciation Day.
September 17, 2019

Antibiotic Resistance Surges in Dolphins, Mirroring Humans
Harbor Branch researchers and collaborators conducted a long-term study examining 13 years of antibiotic resistance trends in wild Bottlenose dolphins in Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
September 16, 2019

to Host Events in Honor of 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a series of events for students and staff beginning Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
September 13, 2019

's International Business Program Ranked in Top 25 by U.S. News
College of Business' International Business undergraduate program is ranked No. 25 in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.
September 13, 2019

It's About More People in Fewer Vehicles, Not Self-driving Cars
Despite the current fascination with the concept of self-driving cars, a researcher at says that they may not be a solution for sustainability and reducing traffic congestion.
September 10, 2019

Index Shows Downward Pressure on Demand for Homeownership Lessening
Downward pressure on the demand for homeownership is lessening in major housing markets as the United States nears the peak in the current housing cycle, according to the latest index produced by and FIU.
September 10, 2019

Ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' as Top Public School
U.S. News & World Report ranked in its list of "Top Public Schools" in the nation for the first time in the university's history, landing at No.140 in the annual ranking of the nation's best universities.
September 9, 2019

Why Women are Less Likely than Men to Start New Ventures
A new study by faculty at Florida Atlantic University and Eastern Michigan University explores the cultural factors that may explain why this gender gap exists and varies widely in countries around the world.
August 29, 2019

'Dream Team' Awarded $1.1 Million for Blind Mexican Cavefish Research
researchers have received a $1.1 million NSF grant to develop powerful transgenic tools and gene-editing technologies in the blind Mexican cavefish to significantly advance it as a research model system.
August 29, 2019

Millennials, Think You're Digitally Better Than Us? Yes, Says Science
A study by 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is one of the first to examine the information technology switching prowess phenomenon in the "Net Generation," revealing some surprising results.
August 28, 2019

Attracts Record Number of National Merit Scholars
Florida Atlantic University has welcomed a record number of National Merit Scholars for the fall 2019 semester.
August 28, 2019

Scientist Lands $1.7 Million NIH Grant for Tissue Engineering Approach
A leading scientist in 's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a grant for a research project that offers hope for eye disease and regenerative medicine using a novel tissue engineering approach.
August 27, 2019

PhD Project to Create First Online Comanche Dictionary
Ph.D. student Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner, D.M.A. (Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache descent), added to her research this summer at the Smithsonian.
August 26, 2019

Another Way Dogs Help the Military; Aeromedical Patient Evacuations
A study by 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has demonstrated the feasibility and efficacy of animal-assisted interventions to reduce stress in a military setting.
August 22, 2019

Jaffe Center for Book Arts to Host Annual Wayzgoose Festival
The Jaffe Center for Book Arts at Florida Atlantic University will host its second annual Library Wayzgoose Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Wimberly Library.
August 20, 2019

High School Student Back from Space, School That Is
High School student Connor Cane, 15, recently was one of only four students to represent the United States and one of only 47 students from across the world to participate in the United Space School.
August 15, 2019

Who's a 'Good Boy?' Astro, 's Smart Robodog That's Who
What would you get if you combined Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa with Boston Dynamic's quadruped robot? You'd get "Astro," the four-legged seeing and hearing intelligent robodog.
August 14, 2019

PROFESSOR'S BOOK MAKES OPRAH'S AUGUST LIST OF BOOKS TO READ
Associate Professor of English Ayse Papatya Bucak’s latest book “The Trojan War Museum, and Other Stories” was listed in Oprah Magazine’s “10 August Books You Should Read Right Now” list for August 2019.
August 9, 2019

's Newest Medical Students Receive First Doctor's White Coat
's Schmidt College of Medicine welcomed the incoming class of 2023 during its ninth White Coat Ceremony, which took place in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
August 9, 2019

's ADHUS Ranked No. 2 School in America
Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School has been named the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 9 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.
August 9, 2019

Pine Jog Selected as 2019 ULIEA Grand Prize Winner
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) recently selected Pine Jog Environmental Education Center as the 2019 UL Innovative Education Award (ULIEA) grand prize winner.
August 8, 2019

, USDA Partner to Boost Domestic Production of Farm-raised Fish
The USDA and Harbor Branch aquaculture team will develop novel technologies to supply warm water marine fish seedstocks to help initiate a project that will boost the nation's aquaculture industry.
August 7, 2019

Sleep Interrupted: What's Keeping Us Up at Night?
A researcher from and collaborators conducted one of the largest longitudinal sleep studies on evening use of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine in an African-American cohort.
August 6, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 15.
August 6, 2019

Celebrates Summer 2019 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,990 degrees today during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
August 6, 2019

Names Stephen Silverman, Ed.D. as New Dean of College of Education
Florida Atlantic University has announced Stephen Silverman, Ed.D., as its new dean of the College of Education. Silverman will begin in his new role starting today.
August 1, 2019

Undergraduate Admissions Joins the Common Application
Florida Atlantic University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions has joined the Common Application.
August 1, 2019

Parents' Mental Illness and Suicide Risk in Adults with Tinnitus
A study is the first to examine childhood parental mental illness and the link to suicide and self-harm in adults with tinnitus, noise or ringing in the ears, and hyperacusis, extreme sensitivity to noise.
July 31, 2019

Palm Beach County Housing Market Approaching Peak in Cycle
Palm Beach County appears to be approaching the peak of its current housing market cycle according to a market analysis of Palm Beach County housing from faculty at and FIU.
July 30, 2019

Medicine, Florida Blue Team Up to Offer Free Wellness Programs
's Schmidt College of Medicine and Florida Blue have teamed up to offer free community wellness programs and activities as part of an initiative - the " Medicine Wellness Hub" in Boca Raton.
July 25, 2019

Connecting Patients With Their Community Could Transform Healthcare
Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help transform healthcare and improve overall well-being, according to research published by faculty.
July 25, 2019

Accidental Infant Deaths in Bed Tripled from 1999 to 2016 in the U.S.
A study by 's Schmidt College of Medicine shows that infant deaths from accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed tripled between 1999 and 2016 in the U.S. with increases in racial inequalities.
July 24, 2019

Lab Schools Named "District of Distinction"
The Lab Schools District was recently named a "District of Distinction" by District Administration magazine.
July 22, 2019

Nationwide Study on Teen 'Sexting' Has Good News, Bad News
The good news is that adolescent sexting is not at epidemic levels as reported in some media headlines. The bad news is that it also has not decreased despite preventive efforts by educators and others.
July 17, 2019

's Charles Yang Honored for Article Analyzing Medicare Advantage
Yang and his co-authors were invited to present their research on Medicare savings and Data Envelopment Analysis approaches to Medicare cost efficiency at the 2019 health meeting of the Society of Actuaries.
July 17, 2019

Thirty Years of Unique Data Reveal What's Really Killing Coral Reefs
A long-term study by 's Harbor Branch shows that the coral bleaching problem is not just due to a warming planet, but also a planet that is simultaneously being enriched with reactive nitrogen.
July 15, 2019

Neuroscientists Find Novel Role for 'Skin Plumping' Molecule
Neuroscientists have discovered a novel mechanism and role in the brain for hyaluronic acid -- a clear, gooey substance popularized by cosmetic and skin care products.
July 11, 2019

High School Students Visit Galápagos Islands for Research
For the first time ever, a group of High School (HS) students recently traveled to the Galápagos Islands for a summer course to conduct field research.
July 10, 2019

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Drops for Second Straight Quarter
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. dropped as concerns for the economic outlook for the U.S. worsened, according to a new national index from 's Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
July 10, 2019

Teens 'Mocked' by Parents at Greater Risk for Bullying, Victimization
A unique longitudinal study provides a more complete understanding of how parents' belittling and critical interactions with adolescents thwart their ability to maintain positive relationships with peers.
July 9, 2019

Scientists Discover World's Largest Seaweed Bloom
A researcher from 's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is among a team of scientists who discovered the world's largest seaweed bloom, which spans from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico.
July 5, 2019

Dramatic Differences in Tests Assessing Preschoolers' Language Skills
A study by a researcher in 's College of Education and collaborators examined language outcomes of children born preterm and full-term using different tests.
July 2, 2019

Alumnus Robert Orr Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun
Robert M. (Skipp) Orr received the Order of the Rising Sun, an honor granted by the Imperial Palace of Japan.
June 27, 2019

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® to Celebrate 2019 Awards
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University recently named the recipients of its fourth annual Research Park Annual Awards.
June 26, 2019

Receives $1.5 Million HRSA Nursing Grant for Military Veterans
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million HRSA grant to form a primary care workforce of veteran nurses to care for other military veterans in rural and underserved communities.
June 26, 2019

Receives $1 Million from Rubin and Cindy Gruber
officially announced a $1 million gift from Rubin and Cindy Gruber to establish The Rubin and Cindy Gruber Sandbox and to support student scholarships through their endowment.
June 25, 2019

AI Could be 'Game Changer' in Detecting, Managing Alzheimer's
's College of Engineering and Computer Science, SIVOTEC Analytics, and collaborators have introduced machine learning as a new tactic in assessing cognitive brain health and managing patient care.
June 25, 2019

Female and Minority Entrepreneurs Left Behind in Equity Crowdfunding
A study by faculty at and the University of Bergamo in Italy suggests equity crowdfunding has boosted opportunities for younger entrepreneurs, while female and minority entrepreneurs are being underserved.
June 24, 2019

Pine Jog Celebrates Local Schools for 'Going Green'
Pine Jog Environmental Education Center recently celebrated the Green Schools Class of 2019 at the 11th annual Green Schools Awards at 's Boca Raton campus.
June 21, 2019

Receives NIH Grant to Develop Rapid, Reliable, Low-cost HIV Test
College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Schmidt College of Medicine researchers received a $377,971 National Institutes of Health grant to develop a disposable microchip for HIV testing.
June 20, 2019

New Technology Rapidly, Reliably Monitors Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a new method to monitor sickle cell disease that doesn't require microscopic imaging or biochemical markers.
June 13, 2019

High Team Competes in National Academic Competition
For the first time ever, a team of Florida Atlantic University High School students was recently invited to the National Academic Competition in Washington D.C.
June 12, 2019

The Dog Days of Summer are Here, But this 'Cool' Cat Isn't Worried
A team from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science found an innovative way to keep a rescue snow leopard "chill" as temperatures rise during the dog days of summer as well as year-round.
June 12, 2019

Gregg B. Fields Named Executive Director of 's I-HEALTH
Gregg B. Fields, Ph.D., has been named as executive director of 's Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH), one of the university's four research pillars.
June 10, 2019

's Sport Management MBA Ranked No. 17 in Global Rankings
's MBA in Sport Management program is among the best postgraduate sports business programs in the world, according to the latest SportBusiness' Postgraduate Course Rankings.
June 6, 2019

Major Cities in U.S. Experiencing Downward Pressure on Housing Markets
Most major cities in the U.S. are experiencing downward pressure on the demand for homeownership, according to the latest national index produced quarterly by and FIU faculty.
June 5, 2019

Tolerance to Stress is a 'Trade-off' as Fruit Flies Age
neuroscientists are the first to show how the effects of the foraging gene in fruit flies are beneficial early in life but costly later in life.
June 4, 2019

Participates in Historic Trip to Israel with Gov. Ron DeSantis
During the trip, signed five MOUs with both universities and organizations to further strengthen the university's ties with higher education and research in the State of Israel.
June 4, 2019

High Track & Field Team Earns First-Ever State Title
Florida Atlantic University High School's girls track and field team won the 4x800 state title for the first time in the school's 15-year history.
June 4, 2019

's Executive Education Programs Break into 'Financial Times' Rankings
Executive Education's professional development programs have been ranked by the Financial Times for the first time in its annual rankings of the world's top 80 open enrollment executive education programs.
June 4, 2019

's Advising Programs Receive Top Award
Florida Atlantic University's Educate Tomorrow Program has been recognized nationally with a top award.
May 28, 2019

Measles Vaccination: 'All for One and One for All'
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers provide a commentary to address clinical, ethical, public health and legal concerns due to the measles outbreaks in New York City and Rockland County in New York.
May 24, 2019

Receives $750,000 from Gangal Foundation to Name Innovation Hall
's College of Engineering and Computer Science received a $750,000 gift from the GANGALS nonprofit Foundation, Inc. to name the Lata and Shiva Gangal Global Innovation Hall in the Engineering East building.
May 22, 2019

Poll Finds Trump and Biden with Commanding Leads in Florida
U.S. President Donald Trump and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden hold commanding leads in the race for their parties' nominations for president in 2020, and are in a dead heat in a head-to-head matchup.
May 22, 2019

U.S. Dept. of Education Gives Lab Schools Green Ribbon Designation
The U.S. Department of Education announced Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and High School as a 2019 Green Ribbon School District Sustainability Awardee.
May 22, 2019

Algorithm Steers Catheters to Target for Treating Atrial Fibrillation
College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed the first algorithm that guides catheter movements and accurately detects atrial fibrillation targets without 3D maps of the heart.
May 21, 2019

Announces 2020 President's Gala Date
Florida Atlantic University has announced the date of next year's President's Gala - mark your calendars for Saturday, April 4, 2020.
May 21, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Appoints Four Advisory Board Members
The Osher LLI at 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter is pleased to announce the appointments of Brenda Babitz, Mark Goldman, M.D., Anne Messer and Lawrence Ornstein to its advisory board.
May 20, 2019

, U.S. Treasury Host Financial Institution Fraud Conference
Florida Atlantic University's Center for Forensic Accounting and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Inspector General will host the Forensic Accounting and Financial Institution Fraud Conference.
May 20, 2019

Marine Organisms Hold Promise to Treat Breast Cancer
Harbor Branch researchers have received $801,000 from the Florida Department of Health to investigate the use of marine natural compounds as potential treatments of triple negative breast cancers.
May 16, 2019

Voice Disorders Significantly Affect Listeners, Too
A researcher in 's College of Education and collaborators conducted a study to examine the effect of voice disorders and listener strategies on speech intelligibility.
May 15, 2019

Cane Institute Hosts MATE ROV Regional Competition
's Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies within A.D. Henderson University School and High School recently hosted the MATE ROV Regional Competition.
May 14, 2019

Sister Act, Sabrina Fair and More
The Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2019.
May 8, 2019

Tech Runway® Reveals its Seventh Venture Class
Tech Runway® hosted its 2019 Launch Competition and Demo Day, revealing its seventh class, known as "Venture Class 7."
May 8, 2019

Graduates First Doctor of Social Work Class
's first class of Doctor of Social Work (DSW) graduates from the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry recently earned their degrees.
May 3, 2019

Celebrates Spring 2019 Commencement
will confer more than 3,200 degrees during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
May 2, 2019

Honors 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee & Distinguished Alumni
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (AA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.
May 2, 2019

Reunites Long Lost Second Cousins
Not only did the two of them discover that they were cousins both attending , but they were both studying engineering.
May 2, 2019

Grad is a Real Life "Science Mermaid"
While spending more than 400 hours underwater studying octopus behavior, she learned how two octopus species utilize different resources to allow coexistence, something that had previously never been studied.
May 2, 2019

Receives First Forward Designation
's Office of First-Generation Student Success was recently named a "First Forward Institution."
May 1, 2019

It's Official, They're Doctors!
'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.
April 26, 2019

Diplomacy Team Awarded 2019 Distinguished Delegation
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations competition in New York City.
April 26, 2019

Safiya George, Ph.D., Named Dean of the College of Nursing
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.
April 24, 2019

High Team Named Academic Challenge Champions
A team of Florida Atlantic University High School students were recently named Division III state champions in the State Commissioner’s Academic Challenge at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
April 23, 2019

Osher LLI at Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
The Osher LLI at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter awarded 10 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Northern Campus Achievement Awards.
April 23, 2019

Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
In a new study, 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?"
April 23, 2019

Life-Metrics Mobile App Wins '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 Business Plan Competition.
April 19, 2019

Technology Senses Parkinson's Patients' Medication Response
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.
April 17, 2019

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.
April 16, 2019

Overwhelmed Clients; Unrealistic Agency Expectations
Researchers from '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.
April 16, 2019

Cane Institute SECME Team Takes Top Awards at Regionals
The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and High School SECME teams recently took home top awards in the 2019 SECME Regional Competition.
April 15, 2019

Theatre Lab Recognized with Two Carbonell Awards
Theatre Lab, the professional resident theater company of Florida Atlantic University, recently was recognized with two Carbonell Awards at the 43rd annual Carbonell Award Ceremony.
April 11, 2019

Real Estate Connect Conference Draws Industry Stakeholders
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.
April 11, 2019

Osher LLI at Announces Summer Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the summer semester, which begins Tuesday, May 7.
April 10, 2019

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.
April 10, 2019

Finalists Compete Friday in Business Plan Competition Finals
The competition encourages students, faculty, staff and recent graduates to pitch their game-changing ideas for a chance to obtain funding for their new ventures.
April 10, 2019

Index Shows Slight Drop in Hispanic Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence among Hispanics dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2019 as political divisions became apparent in their economic outlook for the U.S., according to a national index conducted by .
April 10, 2019

Celebrates 25th Annual Festival of Nations
's Center for Global Engagement and the Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy will host the 25th annual Festival of Nations.
April 9, 2019

New Tool Gauges Rural, Older Adults' Alzheimer's Knowledge
Researchers from 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have developed the "Basic Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease" survey to measure and assess Alzheimer's knowledge in rural and underserved communities
April 8, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents James Sullivan, Ph.D.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter presents a one-time lecture by James Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at , on Tuesday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m.
April 8, 2019

Celebrates 'Stellar' 2019 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its ninth annual President's Gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
April 8, 2019

Hosts Award Winning Documentary Screening
Florida Atlantic University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Education recently hosted a movie screening of "When I Stutter."
April 5, 2019

Researchers Join Forces to Treat Stroke
Researchers from and Boca Raton Regional Hospital have joined forces to take treatment options for stroke to the next level by combining a breakthrough interventional procedure with a novel drug compound.
April 1, 2019

Poll Finds Gov. Ron DeSantis Riding a Wave of Popularity
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to ride a wave of popularity among Florida voters, who support many of his public policy priorities, according to a survey by 's Business & Economics Polling Initiative.
March 28, 2019

Tech Runway to Host Annual 'Meet the Angels' Event
Tech Runway® and Prototype House will host the annual "Meet the Angels" event on Friday, March 29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.
March 28, 2019

FLBOG Unanimously Confirms Reappointment of President
The Florida State University System's Board of Governors today unanimously confirmed the reappointment of Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly.
March 28, 2019

Board of Governors Approves New Student Housing for
Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus and John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter will soon offer two new state-of-the-art student housing facilities.
March 28, 2019

National Academy of Sciences Names Alex Keene Kavli Fellow
Alex Keene, Ph.D., a leading neuroscientist, has been named a Kavli Fellow by The National Academy of Sciences. He is only the second faculty member at to receive this recognition.
March 22, 2019

Alarming Surges of Firearm Deaths in School-age Children
Researchers in 's Schmidt College of Medicine examined trends of deaths from firearms among U.S. schoolchildren from 1999 to 2017, and found that 38,942 firearm-related deaths occurred in 5 to 18 year olds.
March 21, 2019

Hosts 2019 Violence Summit
's Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work recently hosted the 2019 Violence Summit.
March 20, 2019

Children with Autism Are 'In-tune' With Mom's Feelings
A study assessing the ability of children with and without autism spectrum disorder to recognize facial emotions in familiar faces shows no differences in these two groups of children.
March 20, 2019

NSF CAREER Award Aimed at Key Information in Emergencies
A $500,011 NSF grant awarded to a researcher in 's College of Engineering and Computer Science will focus on evacuation route planning, resource assignment, and transportation resilience.
March 20, 2019

to Host 2019 Pre-Health Professions and Graduate Week
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University is bringing health-related graduate programs and its students together for the 2019 Pre-Health Professions Week and Graduate Fair.
March 15, 2019

It's a 100 Percent 'Match' for 's Soon-to-be Physicians!
's Schmidt College of Medicine soon-to-be graduates celebrated "Match Day." The class of 2019 achieved a 100 percent match and now know where they will spend the next few years of training as residents.
March 15, 2019

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Celebrates 40 Years
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently celebrated 40 years of excellence during a special anniversary event at the college to support initiatives for education, research and community service.
March 13, 2019

Inducted as Chapter of Association for Women in Science
's Association for Women in Science chapter will be dedicated to promoting diversity as well as supporting women in scientific careers.
March 13, 2019

Receives Record-breaking Engineers' Council Awards
With 10 awards, 's College of Engineering and Computer Science had the largest designation to a singular entity in the nine-year history in Florida, representing 22 percent of the total awards in 2019.
March 13, 2019

Downward Pressure on Demand Present in Major Housing Markets
Many U.S. metropolitan residential real estate markets are exhibiting downward pressure on the demand for homeownership, according to the latest national index produced by and FIU faculty.
March 11, 2019

Partners with JM Family to Offer Associates Full Tuition
Through 's new Edu-Vantage Partner Program, JM Family Enterprises will offer its associates full tuition for both undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications.
March 8, 2019

Machines Predict Recovery Time from a Sports Concussion
Scientists in 's College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators are teaching machines to predict recovery time from sports-related concussions based on symptoms like headache and dizziness.
March 7, 2019

Pine Jog Presents Inaugural South FL EnergyWhiz Expo
Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center coordinated the first South Florida EnergyWhiz Expo at A.D. Henderson University School on the Boca Raton campus.
March 7, 2019

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University Elects Officers
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently elected its 2019 officers, naming Bob Swindell as chairman and Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., as vice chairman.
March 7, 2019

Launches New Second-degree, Part-Time BSN Track
A new second-degree part-time track in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will prepare working professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher in another discipline for licensure as registered nurses.
March 6, 2019

Osher LLI at to Host National Film Festival
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University will host the LUNAFEST® Film Festival on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute complex.
March 5, 2019

Awarded $3 Million for Dementia Prevention Initiative
A leading neuroscientist in 's Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $3 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to expand the reach and scope of the Dementia Prevention Initiative.
March 5, 2019

Presents the Fifth Annual Palm Beach Book Festival
Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters is hosting the fifth annual Palm Beach Book Festival with an exciting group of New York Times bestselling, celebrity authors.
March 4, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Jeremy Richman, Ph.D.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents a lecture by Jeremy Richman, Ph.D., a neuro-pharmacologist and CEO of the Avielle Foundation on Tuesday, March 19 at 4 p.m. on 's Jupiter campus.
February 28, 2019

's College of Business Launches Executive Ph.D. Program
's College of Business launches a new Executive Ph.D. in Business, tailored to meet the needs of the southeast Florida community and provide highly educated members of the workforce a world-class education.
February 28, 2019

to Host Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and Jupiter campuses to celebrate Women's History Month.
February 27, 2019

Opens its First University-run Primary Care Practice
Medicine is now open to serve the community and offers adult primary care and preventive health services. The practice is located in the Galen Medical Building near Boca Raton Regional Hospital.
February 27, 2019

to Celebrate 2019 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its ninth annual gala on Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
February 27, 2019

Microbiologist Gets Creative Using Instagram
Hunter Hines is using Instagram at a global scale to engage audiences in scientific exchange. He has come up with the right formula for success and is encouraging other scientists to follow suit.
February 27, 2019

They're Back! Scientists Now Have Intimate Shark 'Diaries'
Annual blacktip shark migration is in full force as thousands of them head south. A radio and satellite sensor is capturing detailed information and providing data from these "shark diaries."
February 26, 2019

Brain Institute Announces 'Brainy Days 2019'
Florida Atlantic University's Brain Institute is proud to announce "Brainy Days 2019," a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm Health Foundation.
February 25, 2019

Radio-tracking Dolphins Reveals Details About Their Behavior
The most extensive radio-tracking effort of Indian River Lagoon bottlenose dolphins, reveals new information about how they use their habitats, spend their time, and interact with their own species.
February 21, 2019

Twelve High Students Named National Merit Finalists
Twelve Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named finalists in the 2019 National Merit® Scholarship Competition.
February 21, 2019

Knight Foundation Awards Grant to 's Adams Center
The $110,000 grant enables center to expand its Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Business Plan Competition and other activities that will contribute to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Palm Beach County.
February 21, 2019

Goliath Groupers May Be Key to Undersea National Security
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded 's Harbor Branch up to $5 million to detect undersea threats. The stealthy and exceptionally large Goliath grouper is the focus of this project.
February 20, 2019

Hosts Live Earth-to-Space Call with NASA Astronaut
recently hosted more than 200 local high school and college students to experience an Earth-to-space call with NASA astronaut Anne McClain.
February 20, 2019

Awarded $450,000 from NSF for Quantum Computer Security
's College of Engineering and Computer Science is collaborating with George Mason University and the University of South Florida to thwart attacks on quantum computers.
February 15, 2019

Holds Inaugural Student Advocacy for Action
student club organizers in collaboration with 's Department of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) hosted Advocacy for Action to Support Education at the Boca Raton campus.
February 15, 2019

From Selfies to Self-diagnosing Disease with Smartphones
Scientists from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cell phone imaging algorithm that makes a smartphone camera as powerful as spectroscopy, a device used in scientific research.
February 14, 2019

Poll Finds Florida Gov. DeSantis Off to a Good Start
Gov. Ron DeSantis is enjoying widespread popularity from Florida voters who support his proposals to reduce the impacts of harmful algae blooms and eliminate Common Core standards, according to a new survey.
February 12, 2019

Research Park at Releases 2018 Report to Community
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® released its annual economic report to the community.
February 11, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents David Valle
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present a lecture by David Valle, M.D., the director of the Institute of Genetic Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
February 11, 2019

Symposium Addresses Origins of the American Presidency
The Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium presents scholars from around the world.
February 8, 2019

Two High Students Named Regeneron Science Scholars
High School students Hannah Herbst and Vithulan Suthakaran were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition.
February 7, 2019

Study Examines Aspirin Use to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined if high risk patients with advanced colorectal polyps reported taking aspirin to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and the recurrence of advanced polyps.
February 7, 2019

to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
February 1, 2019

Bernard-Henri Lévy at with Lecture and Book Signing
Lévy is a French philosopher, activist, filmmaker and author of more than 30 books.
February 1, 2019

Tech Runway® Debuts 2018 Economic Impact Report
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® has released the results of its fourth annual economic impact report.
January 31, 2019

Launches Osher Lifelong Learning in Fort Lauderdale
Florida Atlantic University has announced the establishment of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Fort Lauderdale.
January 31, 2019

Bank of America's Brumley is Business Leader of the Year
's College of Business hosted the 27th annual Business Leader of the Year breakfast to celebrate the accomplishments of Fabiola "Fab" Brumley, Bank of America's market president in Palm Beach County.
January 30, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Spring Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester.
January 29, 2019

R-E-S-P-E-C-T? LGBT Views on Police Legitimacy and Authority
A new study examines the relationship between fairness and perceived respect of the police-citizen encounter and willingness to recognize police authority among a historically marginalized population.
January 29, 2019

's Owls Care Leader Program Named No. 1 in the Nation
's Owls Care Leader Program has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for educating students about mental health, drugs, and alcohol awareness, as well as named "Outstanding Peer Education Group".
January 28, 2019

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Ken Adelman
U.S. Ambassador and Former Director of the U.S. Arms Control Agency
January 28, 2019

Develops 'State of Downtown West Palm Beach' Report
's Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions teamed up with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority on a comprehensive metrics report to track progress and expansion in downtown over time.
January 24, 2019

Donald & Elaine Singer Donate Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
's School of Architecture in the College for Design and Social Inquiry was recently gifted a Frank Lloyd Wright collection by Donald and Elaine Singer.
January 23, 2019

Palm Beach County Real Estate Cycle May Be Nearing Its Peak
The housing market in Palm Beach County is 19.76 percent above its long-term pricing trend, according to a new study from faculty at College of Business.
January 22, 2019

and Coral Springs Fire Department Team Up for Trauma Day
's Schmidt College of Medicine and Coral Springs Fire Department teamed up for "Trauma Day" as part of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program.
January 22, 2019

to Host Social Justice Week 2019
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting Social Justice Week.
January 18, 2019

Born to Run: Just Not on Cocaine
neuroscientists and collaborators found a surprising response to cocaine in a novel strain of mutant mice - they failed to show hyperactivity seen in normal mice when given cocaine and didn't run around.
January 16, 2019

Programs Among the Best in 'U.S. News & World Report'
's nursing, business and education programs are listed in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report national rankings for "Best Online Graduate Programs." Nursing is ranked No. 23 nationwide and No. 1 in Florida.
January 15, 2019

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence is Strong Going into 2019
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. improved in the fourth quarter of 2018 as optimism grew about their financial situation as well as the nation's economic outlook, a new index says.
January 14, 2019

2019 'Frontiers in Science' Public Lecture Series
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host its 2019 "Frontiers in Science" series with seven different lectures, on Fridays from Jan. 11 through April 5.
January 11, 2019

Florida's First NSF-funded AI and Deep Learning Laboratory
Led by researchers in 's College of Engineering and Computer Science, will establish Florida's first NSF-funded Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning Training and Research Laboratory.
January 10, 2019

Study First to Examine Osteoarthritis and Risk of Death
Researchers are the first to study the differences in the risk of death associated with osteoarthritis involving 51,983 Americans who were followed for up to 20 years and reveals some unexpected results.
January 8, 2019

U.S. Housing Cycle Nears Peak as Property Appreciation Slows
Housing prices are slightly overheated and residential real estate markets are experiencing minimal downward pressure on the demand for home ownership, a new study says.
January 3, 2019

Who's Tougher? Baby Sharks or Daddy Sharks?
One would assume that since humans and many animals tend to get stiffer and perhaps tougher as they reach adulthood, the same would be true for sharks. and NOAA scientists set out to test this hypothesis.
January 3, 2019

Debuts Diversity Mural Project
Florida Atlantic University's Diversity Platform Council, Student Government Association and the homecoming planning committee partnered together to create a physical depiction of diversity on campus.
December 20, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Clifton Truman Daniel
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present a one-man show by Clifton Truman Daniel, an author and the grandson of former U.S. President Harry S. Truman.
December 20, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Susan Eisenhower
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter will present a one-time lecture by Susan Eisenhower, a policy analyst and consultant for business development, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at 11 a.m.
December 19, 2018

Awarded More than $1.1 Million for Alzheimer's Research
Brain Institute fellows have received more than $1.1 million from the Florida Department of Health's Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program.
December 19, 2018

's Senior Design Showcase Addresses Real-World Problems
's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently hosted its fall Senior Design Showcase.
December 19, 2018

Celebrates Fall 2018 Commencement
will confer more than 2,700 degrees today and tomorrow during five commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 13, 2018

'Eavesdropping' on Groupers' Mating Calls Key to Survival
Researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science and 's Harbor Branch have developed a novel technique to identify groupers by their sounds or grouper calls using deep neural networks.
December 12, 2018

ADHUS Named Only 2018 National 'Blue Ribbon' School in PBC
's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) unveiled its National Blue Ribbon distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of Education at a recent announcement ceremony.
December 12, 2018

Osher LLI at Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
December 10, 2018

Type of Exercise Halts Cognitive Decline in Obese People
researchers have discovered what might be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals using an effective form of exercise - high-intensity interval exercise.
December 10, 2018

Schmidt College of Medicine Honors Donors at Ceremony
hosted a dedication ceremony and reception to celebrate a major milestone and to honor benefactors Barbara and Richard Schmidt and philanthropists Lisa and Michael Kaufman, and Dr. Charles H. Hennekens.
December 6, 2018

to Serve on Specialized Agency of the United Nations
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is among a handful of academic institutions in the U.S. appointed to serve on the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations.
December 5, 2018

Laws to Curb Use of Cell Phones Save Lives of Motorcyclists
Laws to ban or curb drivers' use of cell phones and other handheld devices have greatly reduced the rate of fatalities for motorcyclists, according to a new study by faculty at and the University of Miami.
December 5, 2018

Real Estate Markets Peaking and Some are in a Pricing Bubble
U.S. metropolitan residential real estate markets are peaking and some cities are in another pricing bubble, according to the latest national index produced by and FIU faculty.
December 4, 2018

Innovative Stroke Treatment Leads to Patent Applications
An innovative agent that has been used for decades to treat alcohol-use disorder is showing real promise for the treatment of stroke and has resulted in a U.S. patent application for a neuroscientist at .
November 29, 2018

Launches MaryLynn Magar Fellowship at MPFI
recently announced the launch of the MaryLynn Magar Fellowship at the Max Planck Academy at 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
November 29, 2018

and Max Planck Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Academy
The Florida Atlantic University Max Planck Academy on the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter stands to redefine approaches to STEM education, not just in South Florida, but nationwide.
November 27, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Walid Phares, Ph.D.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at in Jupiter will present a lecture by Walid Phares, Ph.D., U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign foreign policy adviser, on Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m.
November 20, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Steve Clemons
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter Presents Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large of 'The Atlantic'
November 19, 2018

Political Donations Lead to Sweetheart Deals in Contracts
Companies that make political donations are more likely to be awarded government contracts with terms containing "sweetheart deals" for the firms, according to a study by faculty at College of Business.
November 19, 2018

Diplomacy Team Wins National Title at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at recently competed in the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C. and finished first overall out of 60 competing universities.
November 15, 2018

Study Reveals Police Officers' Views on Body-worn Cameras
A study is the first to use qualitative research to generate insider knowledge into law enforcement officers' experiences with and views on body-worn cameras in a post-Ferguson era.
November 14, 2018

Partners with MDC for LINK Transfer Success Program
Florida Atlantic University and Miami Dade College (MDC) recently announced a new partnership to establish the LINK Transfer Success Program.
November 14, 2018

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill's Dramatic Effect on Stingrays
A study is the first to measure the physiological effects of whole crude oil on the sensory system of a marine animal - the Atlantic stingray. Results show a significant impact after just 48 hours of exposure.
November 13, 2018

Honors 2018 Talon Award Recipients
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2018.
November 9, 2018

Targeted Health Spending Decreases Infant Mortality Rates
A new study by researchers at College of Business shows that targeted spending on public health activities specifically related to infant health significantly reduces infant mortality.
November 8, 2018

Can't Sleep? Fruit Flies, Energy Drinks Offer New Clues
neuroscientists and collaborators have discovered a gene and a new mechanism for regulating sleep in fruit flies using an ingredient commonly found in energy drinks like Red Bull(TM).
November 8, 2018

The 'Atlantic Awakens' for Homecoming 2018
will celebrate Homecoming 2018 "Atlantic Awakens" beginning Sunday, Nov. 4 through Saturday, Nov. 10, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses.
November 2, 2018

Workers without Paid Sick Leave Endure Financial Worries
A study is the first to find a connection between paid sick leave and financial worry in the U.S. Americans without paid sick leave worry significantly about both short-term and long-term financial issues.
November 1, 2018

Receives National Science Foundation I-Corps Grant
Florida Atlantic University recently received the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation Corps (I-Corps) grant to create an NSF I-Corps Site at as a component of Tech Runway®.
October 31, 2018

Researchers Teach 'Machines' to Detect Medicare Fraud
Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science are the first to use big data from Medicare Part B for advanced data analytics and machine learning to automate the fraud detection process.
October 30, 2018

Bank of America's Brumley 2018 Business Leader of the Year
Fabiola Brumley, Bank of America's market president in Palm Beach County, will be honored as the 2018 Business Leader of the Year by 's College of Business on Jan. 30, 2019, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
October 29, 2018

Florida's U.S. Senate and Governor's Races Tight, Poll Finds
Rick Scott leads Bill Nelson by less than two points in Florida's critical U.S. Senate race, while Andrew Gillum maintains a narrow lead over Ron DeSantis in the battle to be the state's next governor.
October 24, 2018

Do Mussels Reveal the Fate of the Oceans?
A first-of-its-kind study has identified the connection between microplastics, marine aggregates and marine animals, which has important implications for the fate of plastic particles in marine environments.
October 23, 2018

First-Generation Student Success Hosts Urban Male Institute
The Urban Male Initiative within 's Office of First Generation Student Success recently hosted a free, two-day institute at 's College of Business for faculty, staff and students.
October 22, 2018

'Walking Dead' Arrive at Just in Time for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, Florida Atlantic University's John D. MacArthur Campus Library is featuring 89 spooky Zombie films.
October 17, 2018

Now Serves as Home to 'C-P.A.W.W.'
"Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors" in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is improving the understanding of palliative effects of animal-assisted interventions.
October 16, 2018

I-SENSE and K-Rain Team Up on Water Irrigation
I-SENSE and K-Rain have formed a partnership to develop next-generation products to enhance how commercial, municipal and residential entities control and manage their irrigation systems.
October 15, 2018

Study Reveals Hurricane Preparedness in 67 Florida Counties
A study by 's Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions shows that the vast majority of counties in the Florida Panhandle were less prepared for emergency evacuation compared to the rest of the state.
October 11, 2018

How Dolphins and Whales Fight Disease Threats
A groundbreaking study from 's Harbor Branch reveals how dolphins, whales and other cetaceans compete for survival in an evolutionary "arms race" with changing pathogenic threats like Red Tide.
October 10, 2018

Study Uncovers 'Sextortion' Prevalence in Teens
A study on sextortion, the fastest-growing cyberthreat to children, is the first to empirically examine the prevalence of this behavior among adolescents across the United States.
October 9, 2018

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Improves as Optimism Grows
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. improved in the third quarter of 2018 as optimism has grown about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole, a new Index finds.
October 9, 2018

Diplomacy Program Students Attend World Leadership Forum
Five students in the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at recently traveled to New York City to attend the Foreign Policy Association's World Leadership Forum.
October 9, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Theatre Lab
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present 's Theatre Lab's Playwright's Forum Series, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 17.
October 8, 2018

Study Pinpoints Pathway Impacting Autism Features
A team of scientists has uncovered a brain-signaling pathway that can be pharmacologically manipulated in genetically engineered mice to reverse an autism-related pathway.
October 8, 2018

"Sea-Level Rise Resilience Collaborations" at MetroLAB
Environmental studies' researchers, organizations, business leaders and elected officials recently discussed sea-level rise resilience efforts at the MetroLAB in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
October 8, 2018

Harriet L.Wilkes Honors College Receives Top National Rating
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College (WHC) of Florida Atlantic University recently received a top rating in the fall 2018 edition of Inside Honors.
October 8, 2018

First in Florida to Partner with Barron's in Education
's College of Business announces new partnership with Barron's in Education program, sponsored by wealth management firm PagnatoKarp, whose founder and CEO Paul A. Pagnato is an alumnus.
October 4, 2018

Educate Tomorrow at Holds Inaugural Celebration Event
Educate Tomorrow at within University Advising Services recently hosted its inaugural celebration event for students in the program.
October 3, 2018

Michael Zager Inducted into Legends of Vinyl Hall of Fame
October 3, 2018

Professor, MSD Senior Collaborate on Homicide Trends
An professor and a senior from MSD High School have published a study in "The American Journal of Medicine" on the vast differences in homicide rates between Baltimore and New York City.
October 2, 2018

to Host Events in Honor of LGBT History Month
will celebrate LGBT History Month with a series of events for students and staff beginning Monday, Oct. 1 through Wednesday, Oct. 31 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
October 1, 2018

's ADHUS Named 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) as an National Blue Ribbon School for 2018.
October 1, 2018

Osher LII at Jupiter Presents Hilary Rosen
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter presents Hilary Rosen, political analyst and founding chair of the Time's Up legal defense fund, on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 2:30 p.m.
September 26, 2018

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. at
Kennedy is an American environmental attorney, author and activist.
September 26, 2018

Tech Runway to Celebrate 2018 Maverick Reception
Tech Runway® will host its 2018 Maverick Reception on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. at its headquarters, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.
September 26, 2018

Shark Researcher Receives Leon H. Charney Foundation Gift
An internationally renowned scientist at will collaborate with researchers from the University of Haifa in Israel on shark research in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
September 25, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Presents Lien-Hang Nguyen, Ph.D.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter presents Lien-Hang Nguyen, Ph.D., the Dorothy Borg Associate Professor in the History of the United States and East Asia at Columbia University.
September 21, 2018

Firms Going Public Reduce Underpricing with a Two-Stage IPO
Firms that are planning to go public may want to consider a two-stage Initial Public Offering to reduce underpricing and volatility of the stock, according to research by faculty at 's College of Business.
September 20, 2018

Poll Finds Tight Races for Florida Governor, U.S. Senate
Bill Nelson and Rick Scott are in a statistical tie in Florida's U.S. Senate race, while Andrew Gillum holds a narrow lead on Ron DeSantis in the battle to be the state's next governor, a new poll finds.
September 20, 2018

Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Fall Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Oct. 16.
September 19, 2018

Events in Honor of 2018 Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
will celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage with a series of events for students and staff beginning Friday, Sept. 14 through Monday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.
September 13, 2018

Among Most Ethnically Diverse Universities
For the second year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has included Florida Atlantic University on the list of the most ethnically diverse universities in the United States.
September 12, 2018

ED Awards Federal Assistance for Displaced Students
was recently awarded $88,400 in new federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education to assist in the continued cost of educating students displaced by the 2017 hurricanes.
September 7, 2018

Past Memory Cues Help People Juggle Pieces of Information
A study using EEG suggests that the brain has several different mechanisms to help boost memory performance following a sudden change in the priority or relevance of a given piece of information.
September 6, 2018

Alexander Hamilton: Blood, Honor and Politics
The lecture will examine what drove U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr to fatally shoot his fellow revolutionary, Alexander Hamilton, on the banks of the Hudson River in 1804.
September 4, 2018

U.S. Housing Markets As a Whole Moving into Rent Territory
U.S. housing markets are now in rent territory, meaning renting and reinvesting, on average, will outperform owning and building equity in terms of wealth creation, according to latest index from and FIU.
August 30, 2018

New Indexes Evaluate College Football Kickers and Punters
The on-the-field performance of two of the most often overlooked positions in college football - kicker and punter - are the focus of new indexes developed by a College of Business instructor.
August 29, 2018

Manmade Mangroves Could Address Threats to Coastal Areas
With threats of sea level rise and other natural disasters, researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science are turning to nature to create bioinspired materials that mimic mangrove trees.
August 29, 2018

Immigration and the First Amendment with Maria Hinojosa
Hinojosa is anchor and executive producer of NPR's "Latino USA," and the PBS series "America By the Numbers with Maria Hinojosa."
August 27, 2018

Endowment to Name LeRoy Collins Public Ethics Academy
's Public Ethics Academy recently received a $475,000 endowment from the LeRoy Collins Legacy Group, Inc. to name the LeRoy Collins Public Ethics Academy in honor of former Florida Gov. LeRoy Collins.
August 23, 2018

Researcher Examines Bilingual Development in Children
Bilingual children from immigrant families should not be expected to be two monolinguals in one. It takes them longer to learn two languages at once compared to just one, but a researcher says, "Don't worry."
August 23, 2018

DeSantis and Putnam Tied, Graham Leads Pack in Governor Race
In the race for Florida's next governor, Ron DeSantis and Adam Putnam are in a statistical tie on the Republican side and Gwen Graham has opened up a 12-point lead on Philip Levine among the Democrats.
August 22, 2018

Annual Pap Test a 'Thing of the Past?'
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2012 guidelines for cervical cancer screening. A leading OB/GYN physician provides an important review of these new guidelines in an editorial in "JAMA."
August 21, 2018

Women in Leadership Program Tackles Gender Bias in Workplace
With women continuing to be underrepresented at all levels in corporate America, launches new program to provide highly driven professionals with the skills to succeed in executive management positions.
August 21, 2018

In Teen Friendships, Misery Does Love Company
A study that examined anxiety, depression, social withdrawal, and submissiveness found that teens with similar levels of anxiety and depression are more likely to remain friends from one year to the next.
August 20, 2018

Southeast Florida Real Estate Above Long-term Pricing Trends
Residential real estate markets in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are all well above their long-term pricing trends, according to a new market update produced by College of Business faculty.
August 20, 2018

's ADHUS Ranked Second in the Country
's A.D. Henderson University School has been named the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and the No. 8 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.
August 20, 2018

Manuel Oliver to Speak at 's Student Activism Program
“The Barb Schmidt Fellowship: Cultivating Community Involvement, Activism and Social Change,” will launch on Saturday, Aug. 25
August 20, 2018

FLDOE Awards $100,000 to 's Holocaust Education Center
The Florida Department of Education recently awarded 's CHHRE $100,000 to serve as the administrator of the Commissioner's Task Force on Holocaust Education.
August 17, 2018

James M. Sullivan, Ph.D., to Lead 's Harbor Branch
James M. Sullivan, Ph.D., an internationally renowned researcher and a leading oceanographer, has been named executive director of 's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
August 10, 2018

Medical Students Receive First Doctor's White Coat
's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated its eighth White Coat Ceremony to officially welcome its newest medical students during a symbolic ceremony.
August 10, 2018

and Sheba Medical Center Partner on Emergency Management
In this collaboration, Sheba's world-class experts will work with to develop and deliver educational programs, conduct research and build additional response and leadership capabilities in Florida.
August 9, 2018

Graduate, 81, Fulfills Lifelong Dream and Receives Degree
If you looked at Nicoletta Sorice’s bucket list, you would find “Receive my Degree” written at the very top.
August 9, 2018

Scientist Receives Grant for Cancer Metastasis Research
A leading scientist has received $708,044 from the Florida Department of Health to identify what contributes to the ability of tumor cells to move through the body and find other places to "set up shop."
August 8, 2018

Celebrates Summer 2018 Commencement
will confer more than 1,800 degrees today during three commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
August 7, 2018

Graduate Looking To Revolutionize Oil Spill Clean Up
A disabled veteran with an entrepreneurial spirit, Frederick Brunn always dreamed of being a successful mechanical engineer.
August 7, 2018

Places No. 1 in Florida for R.N. Licensure Exam
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing placed No. 1 in Florida for the graduates of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing who had a 100 percent passage rate on the National Council Licensure Examination.
August 6, 2018

Wilkes Honors College of Joins The Common Application
Students applying to the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University () for 2018-2019 will have the ability to do so through The Common Application.
August 1, 2018

NSF Grant Will Support Health Care Delivery Network Systems
's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $599,983 NSF research grant for data mining models and algorithms for complex dynamic information networks for health care delivery.
August 1, 2018

$1.8 Million NIH Grant Will Address Pain, Addiction
A scientist's ground-breaking work on the basic mechanisms and biochemical basis of chronic pain and drug addiction have opened new avenues of research and identified novel drug targets for these disorders.
July 31, 2018

Scott Maintains Lead on Nelson in Florida U.S. Senate Race
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has maintained a slight lead over U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in the U.S. Senate race, according to the statewide survey by 's Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
July 26, 2018

Team Places in Top Three at International Submarine Race
The College of Engineering and Computer Science Human-Powered Submarine team placed third overall at the fourth biennial European International Submarine Race in Gosport, England.
July 24, 2018

Ken Johnson is New President of American Real Estate Society
Ken Johnson, associate dean of graduate programs and professor of finance in the College of Business at , is the new president of the American Real Estate Society.
July 23, 2018

Where Baby White Sharks 'Hang Out' in the North Atlantic
A study is the first to confirm the movement patterns and seasonal migrations of baby white sharks in the north Atlantic Ocean. Results provide novel insights into this vulnerable early stage of life.
July 18, 2018

and Collaborators Receive $1.68 Million NIH Grant
neuroscientist Alex Keene, Ph.D., is working on a joint project that uses genomic and transgenic technology in Mexican cavefish to identify genetic loci that contribute to sleep, feeding, and metabolism.
July 17, 2018

Team Takes First Place at SECME Nationals
The ADHUS SECME team recently took first place in the mousetrap car competition in the 2018 SECME National Competition at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.
July 16, 2018

Professor Serves as Guest Curator for MoMA Exhibit
Vladimir Kulić, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture within the College for Design and Social Inquiry, is a guest curator for an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
July 10, 2018

Consumer Confidence Deteriorating Among Hispanics in U.S.
Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. has deteriorated, as concerns have grown over the perceived rising cost of living, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by .
July 10, 2018

Professor Invited to Speak at President's Palace in Malta
Eileen Ariza, Ed.D. was a guest speaker at the second Frederick Ofosu Memorial Lecture under the distinguished patronage of Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.
July 9, 2018

Names Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D. as University Provost
Florida Atlantic University has named Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D. as its provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.
July 9, 2018

'Skinny Fat' in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer's Risk
A novel study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass - may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.
July 5, 2018

Selected for Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program
has been selected as a network partner by the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, which offers qualified veterans the opportunity to receive an entrepreneurship education.
July 3, 2018
's CHHRE Hosts Summer Institute
's CHHRE recently hosted a three-day Summer Institute titled "The Holocaust in the Western Hemisphere: Before, During and After the War."
June 28, 2018

Pine Jog Celebrates 10 Years of Schools 'Going Green'
Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center recently celebrated the Green Schools Class of 2018 at the 10th annual Green Schools Awards at 's Boca Raton campus.
June 26, 2018

School of Social Work Professor Named 'Educator of the Year'
Marianna Colvin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry recently was named the “2018 Social Work Educator of the Year” by The National Association of Social Workers for her outstanding contributions in social work education in the areas of teaching, research and service.
June 25, 2018

Enrolling for Alzheimer's Prevention Research Program
's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health is now enrolling patients for the pioneering Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program that is made up of two clinical trials.
June 21, 2018

Report Gives 24-hour View of Cyberattacks in Florida, U.S.
Researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently launched FloridaSOAR, a first-of-its-kind, large-scale analysis of the magnitude of compromised Internet of Things devices globally.
June 20, 2018

Deep-sea Sponges May Hold Key to Antibiotic Drug Resistance
Scientists from 's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have identified several strains of actinobacteria derived from sea sponges that have potent antifungal, anti-MRSA and antibacterial activities.
June 19, 2018

Virtual Reality Headset Reduces Children's Fear of Needles
A study led by an affiliate faculty member in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is the first to use a 3D virtual reality headset to test this tool as a distraction method in a pediatric setting.
June 18, 2018

HRSA $2.8 Million Grant Will Enhance RN Role in Primary Care
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing will establish a primary care workforce of BSN degree students who are practice ready and willing to serve veterans and patients in rural and underserved communities.
June 14, 2018

Four High Students Named National Merit Recipients
Four Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named winners of the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
June 14, 2018

Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotic Medications in Youths
A study led by a researcher at is the first to use gold-standard measures to show that antipsychotic medication use in youths adversely affects body fat and insulin sensitivity.
June 13, 2018

Renters Create More Wealth than Home Buyers in Many Markets
Renters who reinvest their money have an increasingly better chance at creating wealth than individuals who purchase a home, according to the latest national index produced by and FIU faculty.
June 6, 2018

Teams Win Top Awards at SeaPerch Competition
Six teams from Florida Atlantic University High School and A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) recently competed in the 2018 International SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Championship at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
June 6, 2018

Common Myths and Truths About Alzheimer's Disease
One of the country's leading neuroscientists has developed eight myths and truths about Alzheimer's disease to shed light on this form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
June 4, 2018

Alumna's Gift Establishes Women in Leadership Program at
Kathleen E. Brush, who earned an M.B.A. from in 1980, has donated more than $1.3 million to the College of Business to establish the Kathleen Brush Program for Women in Leadership.
May 30, 2018

Research Park at to Celebrate 2018 Awards
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently named the recipients of its fourth annual Research Park Annual Awards.
May 29, 2018

Lack of Paid Sick Leave Increases Poverty
Research conducted by Florida Atlantic University and Cleveland State University has, for the first time, quantified the relationship between the lack of paid sick leave and poverty in the United States.
May 24, 2018

Architecture Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Jean Martin Caldieron, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture, has been selected for the J. William Fulbright Scholarship award to conduct research in Mozambique.
May 24, 2018

Gift Will Establish 'Gangal Family Endowed Scholarship Fund'
's College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $500,000 gift from the Gangal family's nonprofit foundation to establish an endowed scholarship fund for engineering graduate students.
May 24, 2018

Awarded $1.25 Million by United States Navy
's College of Engineering and Computer Science has been awarded a $1.25 million grant by the United States Navy for research on autonomous unmanned marine vehicle platforms.
May 23, 2018

Statement Regarding Inaccurate Palm Beach Post Story
Today, Florida Atlantic University issued the following statement in direct response to what it considers inaccurate and misleading reporting by the Palm Beach Post.
May 18, 2018

New Method Proposes to Diagnose Dopamine-Linked Disorders
If the "eyes are the window to the soul," then new studies suggest that they may also be a window into diagnosing and treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other dopamine-linked disorders.
May 17, 2018

First Lady Carolyn Kelly Honored with Service Award
Florida Atlantic University's Board of Trustees has awarded First Lady Carolyn Kelly with this year's BOT Service Award.
May 16, 2018

Predicting Who Seeks, Stays in Substance-use Treatment
In a new study, researchers investigated treatment readiness, or the characteristics that are likely to promote treatment engagement, to predict who seeks and who stays in substance-use treatment.
May 16, 2018

Research Park at Releases 2017 Report
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® today released its annual report to the community.
May 15, 2018

and Barb Schmidt Launch Student Activism Fellowship
Fellowship is for high school students interested in community involvement and social change. Students can earn 6 college credits and a stipend.
May 15, 2018

Department of Theatre Presents 'Easy Virtue'
Graduate students are joined by professionals in this breezy, wonderful splash of comedy.
May 14, 2018

Tech Runway® Reveals its Largest Class
Tech Runway® held its 2018 Launch Competition and Demo Day, revealing its sixth and largest class. The top seven winners each received a $15,000 check, totaling $105,000 in cash investments.
May 11, 2018

How Parents Cause Children's Friendships to End
A new study reveals why childhood friendships fall apart and is the first to demonstrate that parents are an important source of these breakups.
May 10, 2018

Poll Finds Florida U.S. Senate Race Remains Close
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has opened a four-point lead on U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, 44 to 40 percent, with 16 percent undecided, according to a statewide survey by 's Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
May 9, 2018

Osher LLI at Announces Summer Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the summer semester, which begins Tuesday, May 15.
May 8, 2018

Student Wins CFGS 3MT Competition
Florida Atlantic University student Keith Murphy recently won the Conference of Florida Graduate Schools (CFGS) 3MT Competition with his presentation, "Using Light to Control Meal Size."
May 7, 2018

Honors 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee & Distinguished Alumni
The AA hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception.
May 3, 2018

Graduate Finding New Ways to Study Sea Level Rise
Mosquitoes, alligators, crocodiles and pythons haven't stopped Hannah Cooper from collecting important data on the impacts of sea level rise deep within the Florida Everglades.
May 2, 2018

Graduate Leading the Way for Women in Tech
Océane Boulais, a self-described "theater geek," took one engineering class during her freshman year at and became hooked.
May 2, 2018

Lock It Plates Wins First Place in Business Plan Competition
Lock It Plates, a product devised as a more convenient way to transport food, won first place and $12,000 in prize money at the Business Plan Competition, hosted by 's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.
April 30, 2018

New Physicians Will Serve in U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force
Red, blue, and now white, brought new meaning for 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine as five members of its graduating class proudly represented three branches of the U.S. military during graduation.
April 27, 2018

and Max Planck Team Up on First Joint Position
As of May 1, Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D., will be newly appointed to the role of associate vice president for strategic initiatives and head of institutional partnerships for and Max Planck.
April 26, 2018

Bio-inspired Robotics Lands Professor $500,000 NSF Award
Using the knifefish for inspiration, a researcher from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed bio-inspired flexible structures for underwater vehicles and robotic systems.
April 26, 2018

Study Looks Beyond Peer Influence on Teen Substance Use
Parents spend a lot of time worrying about the influence of peers on teen substance use. A new study examines if there is a genetic component that drives their desire for risk taking and novelty.
April 25, 2018

Engineering Colleges Showcase High-Tech Talent Pipeline
The deans of 10 engineering colleges throughout Florida have formed a first-of-its-kind partnership in an effort to demonstrate the impact their colleges have on the state's and the nation's innovation economy.
April 25, 2018

School of Architecture Wins National AIA Honor Award
The School of Architecture's design research project, "Salty Urbanism: A Sea Level Rise Adaptation Design Framework for South Florida," recently won a 2018 AIA Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design.
April 24, 2018

Monkeys See, Monkeys Do Cross Species Boundary
A study is the first to provide genetic evidence of two distinct species of guenon monkeys in Gombe National Park that have been mating and producing hybrid offspring for hundreds maybe even thousands of years.
April 23, 2018

High Student Places First at 2018 State Science Fair
Vithulan Suthakaran, 17, a junior at Florida Atlantic University High School, recently placed first in the environmental engineering category at the 2018 State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida.
April 23, 2018

Wave Competition Celebrates Innovative Student Research
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the annual Wave Competition, an undergraduate research competition organized by Tech Runway and the Division of Research.
April 20, 2018

AACSB Extends Accreditation for College of Business
Following an extensive peer-review process, 's College of Business has earned an extension of its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
April 20, 2018

Tech Runway and ARI Release Report on Angel Investing
The Angel Resource Institute and 's Tech Runway have released the 2017 HALO Report analyzing investment activities of angel investors in the U.S.
April 20, 2018

Hosts 49th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Gary W. Perry will host the University's 49th annual Honors Convocation.
April 18, 2018

Study on Arthritis Trends Turns Up Some Unexpected Results
To get a closer look at U.S. trends of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other types of arthritis, a study examined data from 43,706 participants, turning up some unexpected findings.
April 17, 2018

Daniel and Debra Cane Donate $1 Million to ADHUS & High
A.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School announced a $1 million gift today from Daniel Cane, CEO and co-founder of Modernizing Medicine, and his wife, Debra Cane. The gift will establish The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at Henderson/ High, which will serve as the school’s epicenter for research, education and technology transfer.
April 17, 2018

Joins the Higher Education Anchor Mission Initiative
Florida Atlantic University has been selected as an inaugural member of the Higher Education Anchor Mission Initiative.
April 16, 2018

Creating Culture of Undergraduate Research
More than 250 undergraduate students recently participated in Florida Atlantic University's eighth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at 's Student Union.
April 16, 2018

's OwlThon Continues to Break Fundraising Record
Florida Atlantic University's annual dance marathon fundraiser, known as OwlThon, recently raised $244,654.90 for charity.
April 16, 2018

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Gary Wiren, Ph.D.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter will present a lecture by author and founder of the Professional Golf Management program, Gary Wiren, on April 23 at 's John D. MacArthur Campus.
April 13, 2018

Hispanics in U.S. Optimistic about their Personal Finances
Hispanics in the U.S. are more optimistic about their financial situation and their economic conditions have generally improved in the first three months of 2018, according to a national index conducted by .
April 12, 2018

Visionary Edwin Link Inducted Into Inventors Hall of Fame
The late Edwin A. Link, a driving force behind bringing 's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute to Fort Pierce, is being inducted into the 2018 class of the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.
April 12, 2018

Finalists Compete April 20 in Business Plan Competition
The competition encourages students, faculty, staff and recent graduates to pitch their game-changing ideas for a chance to obtain funding for their new ventures.
April 12, 2018

Stroke Discovery Will Be Developed by CHS Pharma, Inc.
Researchers from 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine have developed a novel approach to treat ischemic stroke and have joined forces with CHS Pharma, Inc., a South Florida-based biotechnology company.
April 11, 2018

Charisma Trumped Narcissism for Voters in 2016 Election
New study suggests charisma counterbalances the negative effects of a narcissistic personality in people's perceptions of a leader and may have helped push U.S. President Donald Trump to victory in 2016.
April 10, 2018

Celebrates 2018 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its eighth annual gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
April 10, 2018

Study of Everyday Language Reveals How People Mature
By examining 44,000 brief samples of text collected over 25 years, a study of ego level and language may provide new insights into the state of moral, social and cognitive development.
April 9, 2018

Like Human Societies, Whales Value Culture and Family Ties
In a groundbreaking genetic kinship study, an international team is the first to reveal that just like human societies, beluga whales appear to value culture and their ancestral roots as well as family ties.
April 5, 2018

Named Lewy Body Dementia 'Research Center of Excellence'
The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) named as a LBDA Research Center of Excellence, a nationwide collaboration of 24 pre-eminent academic medical research centers.
April 4, 2018

Research Provides Hope for Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Looking at dopamine neurons in a tiny worm's brain, scientists have identified a novel pathway that sustains the health of these cells. These findings may lead to developing Parkinson's disease medications.
April 4, 2018

Personality Has a Big Impact on How Well Expatriates Adjust
study shows that expatriates' personality characteristics have a lot to do with how well they adjust and whether they succeed and provide a return on a company's considerable investment in an individual.
April 3, 2018

Could a Cup of Joe a Day Keep the Doctor and Death Away?
What is it about the link between drinking coffee and longevity? Is it the 200 plus organic compounds in the coffee bean itself or its proven benefits of reducing inflammation? Or could it be something else?
April 3, 2018

Osher LLI at Presents General Ernest C. Audino
Senior Military Fellow at the London Center for Policy Research and Retired U.S. Army General to Give Lecture on Syria, Iraq
April 2, 2018

Hosts Third Annual Women's Leadership Institute
More than 80 aspiring women leaders recently attended Florida Atlantic University's third annual Women's Leadership Institute.
April 2, 2018

Accreditation Assessment Invites Public to Comment
A team of Assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will examine all aspects of the Florida Atlantic University Police Department.
March 28, 2018

Study Shows Vulnerable Inmates More Fearful of Prison Rape
Using data from 400 male inmates in 23 maximum-security prisons, a new study examines factors related to fear of rape in prison and the likelihood of inmates seeking mental health treatment while incarcerated.
March 28, 2018

Grants Assist Breast Cancer Research in Minority Populations
A nursing professor in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently received two research grants to enhance diversity and to investigate breast cancer in minority populations.
March 27, 2018

Diplomacy Program Receives Distinguished Delegation Award
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations competition in New York City.
March 23, 2018

Dusty May Named 's Head Men's Basketball Coach
Dusty May has accepted the challenge of building Florida Atlantic University's men's basketball program into a team that will consistently compete on the national stage.
March 22, 2018

Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing ranks No. 32 and No. 54 in latest 'U.S. News & World Report' national ranking of best graduate nursing programs.
March 20, 2018

Public Ethics Academy Honored By Palm Beach County
The Public Ethics Academy at has been honored by the Palm Beach County Commission with a proclamation naming April "Ethics Awareness Month."
March 19, 2018

Medical Students Celebrate at 'Match Day'
The soon-to-be graduates in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine participated in a "rite of passage" to find out where they will be spending the next several years of medical training as residents.
March 16, 2018

Steve Forbes Visits to Deliver First Phil Smith Lecture
Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes Media and a two-time candidate for President of the United States, delivered a lecture and met with members of the university community.
March 16, 2018

Voice Pitch Sways Voters, Doesn't Result in Better Leaders
People with lower-pitched voices are more likely to win elected office because they are believed to be superior leaders. A new study examines if voice pitch is a reliable signal of leadership quality.
March 14, 2018

Signs Pointing Toward a Peak in the U.S. Real Estate Cycle
Most U.S. housing markets are approaching a peak in the real estate cycle, but there's little evidence to suggest prices will plummet as they have in the past, according to a national index from and FIU.
March 8, 2018

Local Neuroscientists Gather for SYNAPSE 2018
's JLSI hosted "SYNAPSE 2018," an annual neuroscience networking event for students and scientists in collaboration with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Scripps Florida Research Institute.
March 6, 2018

Osher LLI at Announces Spring Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester.
March 6, 2018

and Kellogg School of Management Co-host EMBAC Meeting
's College of Business recently teamed up with Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management to host the Executive MBA Council's USA/Southeast regional meeting in Coral Gables, Fla.
March 6, 2018

Research Park at Re-Elects Officers
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University recently re-elected its 2018 officers.
March 5, 2018

Paid Sick Days Impact Use of Preventive Care Like Flu Shots
A new study is the first to measure the link between an employee's number of paid sick leave days and the use of vital preventive health care services like getting a flu shot.
March 5, 2018

Brian White Named Vice President and Director of Athletics
Florida Atlantic University’s rapid rise to an elite national athletic program will continue under the leadership of Brian White, who was hired today as ’s vice president and director of athletics.
March 3, 2018

to Host Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses to celebrate Women's History Month.
March 1, 2018

They're Back! Shark Migration Season Begins in S.E. Florida
Blacktip sharks are headed south in the largest migration in U.S. coastal waters. Researchers estimate the population of these "snowbirds of the sea" to be one-third of what they have seen in previous years.
March 1, 2018

Kit Promises 'Hassle Free' Way to Test Male Fertility
To address embarrassing, inconvenient and costly male fertility testing, researchers are developing a home-based kit that provides a complete semen evaluation using microfluidics, an app and a smartphone.
February 28, 2018

New Poll Finds Floridians Support Stricter Gun Laws
A vast majority of Floridians support stricter gun laws, including a ban on assault-style rifles, universal background checks and raising the minimum age for gun purchasers, according to a statewide survey.
February 28, 2018

to Celebrate 2018 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its eighth annual gala on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium.
February 26, 2018

Announces Winners of 'IOT Hardware Hackathon'
Three teams of students from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently took home a cash prize for winning 's IoT Hardware Hackathon, Make 2018.
February 26, 2018

Start-Ups That Get Business Loans More Likely to Survive
Start-up firms that take out loans in the name of the business, as opposed to personal debt obtained in the name of the firm's owner, are significantly more likely to survive, according to new study.
February 26, 2018

Brain Institute Awarded $780,000 to Launch ASCEND
's Brain Institute has received a $780,000 grant from the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to launch an innovative STEM program targeted at middle and high school students in Palm Beach County.
February 22, 2018

's CHHRE to Recognize Outstanding Holocaust Educators
Florida Atlantic University's Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education (CHHRE) recently hosted the annual Educator Appreciation Dinner, sponsored by Polen Capital.
February 21, 2018

's Board of Trustees Elect New Vice Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees met recently to make several decisions related to the University's operations, including electing its new vice chair, Abdol Moabery.
February 21, 2018

Intervention Helps Couples Affected by Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers from 's Christine E. Lynn College Nursing have developed a first-of-its-kind in-home intervention for couples affected by dementia, which can improve communication behavior in just 10 weeks.
February 21, 2018

Tech Runway Reveals Third Annual Economic Impact Report
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® has released the results of its third annual economic impact report.
February 19, 2018

Hosts 11th Regional Competition for Science Olympiad
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science hosted its 11th annual southeast Florida regional competition for the Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 17.
February 19, 2018

Osher LLI at to Host National Film Festival
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University will host the LUNAFEST® Film Festival on Thursday, March 15 at 6 p.m.
February 19, 2018

Approved for First Fellowship in Cardiology
Just in time for Valentine's Day, 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received accreditation for its first fellowship in cardiology, which will be based at Delray Medical Center.
February 14, 2018

to Celebrate National Engineers Week
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science will celebrate "Engineers Week 2018: Engineering Reality, From Imagination to Realization" from Monday, Feb. 19 to Friday, Feb. 23.
February 14, 2018

Osher LLI at Presents John Feinstein
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at in Jupiter will present a lecture by award-winning columnist, sports commentator and author John Feinstein on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
February 12, 2018

FL SBDC Network, Announce Selection of Regional Director
The Florida SBDC Network, the state's principal provider of small business assistance, and are pleased to announce the selection of Rafael Cruz as the regional director of the Florida SBDC at .
February 8, 2018

Who's Your Daddy? Good News for Threatened Sea Turtles
researchers are the first to document multiple paternity in sea turtle nests and hatchlings to uncover "who are your daddies?" Results of the study are very good news for this female-biased species.
February 8, 2018

Approved for Neurology Residency Program
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received approval for a University-sponsored residency program in neurology, in collaboration with Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Delray Medical Center.
February 7, 2018

'Washington Post' Editor Eugene Robinson at
Robinson will present the lecture "Covering the Presidency in the Modern Media Age."
February 7, 2018

Floridians Support Dreamers and are Split on Building a Wall
Floridians support permanent legal status for children who were brought illegally to the United States, but Florida voters are split on whether a wall should be built on the U.S. border with Mexico.
February 7, 2018

Blind Cavefish, Extreme Environments and Insomnia
A new study provides the first genetic insight into the evolution of sleep loss and may explain variation in sleep between animal species, or even between individual people.
February 6, 2018

Appoints New Ethics Commissioner
Peter L. Cruise, Ph.D., executive director of the Public Ethics Academy, was appointed by President John Kelly to the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics for a four-year term.
February 6, 2018

New Board of Trustees Appointments
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Brent Burns and Brad Levine and reappointed Mary Beth McDonald to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.
January 31, 2018

to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February.
January 31, 2018

Tech Runway & GCVCA to Host 'Meet the Angels' Event
Tech Runway® and Gold Coast Venture Capital Association will host the annual "Meet The Angels" event on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tech Runway.
January 30, 2018

Honors JM Family's Brown as Business Leader of the Year
's College of Business honored Colin Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., on Friday as its 2017 Business Leader of the Year.
January 29, 2018

Leading Addiction Researcher Joins
Lawrence Toll, Ph.D., a renowned scientist whose research focuses on the management of pain and drug addiction through pharmacology and new drug discovery, recently joined .
January 25, 2018

's Schools Receives U.S. Department of Education Grant
Florida Atlantic University Schools (S) recently received the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant to study, enhance and replicate S' highly successful early college model.
January 24, 2018

Study Finds Bank Lending to Small Businesses Still Depressed
Bank lending to small businesses, a major contributor to local economies and job creation around the country, is still depressed several years after the end of the U.S. financial crisis that started in 2008.
January 23, 2018

to Offer Entrepreneur Boot Camp on Wednesday Nights
This fast-paced certificate course empowers promising entrepreneurs and ambitious small business owners.
January 22, 2018

Study Shows Male Sea Turtles are Vanishing Closer to Home
Male sea turtles are disappearing and not just in Australia. researchers are the first to show why and how moisture in addition to heat affects the development and sex ratios of turtle embryos.
January 22, 2018

Dedicates Phil Smith Hall and Center for Free Enterprise
Family, friends and colleagues of the late South Florida businessman and philanthropist Phil Smith gathered with the community to dedicate Phil Smith Hall and the Center for Free Enterprise.
January 19, 2018

Nursing Homes Gaming System to Improve Medicare Star Ratings
Study by and UConn faculty finds some nursing homes inflate their self-assessment reporting to improve their score in the Five-Star Quality Rating System employed by Medicare to help consumers.
January 17, 2018

Jupiter Campus Welcomes Renowned Author and Photographer
's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, in collaboration with 's Brain Institute, Jupiter Life Science Initiative and Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, will present a lecture Bill Hayes.
January 16, 2018

Theatre Lab Receives Three Carbonell Award Nominations
The nominations went to Niki Fridh for best supporting actor in "Most Wanted"; Kent Barrett for best scenic design in "Motherland"; and Karen Stephens for best actress in "Motherland."
January 12, 2018

Celebrates MLK Day with Series of Events
Florida Atlantic University will host a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 15 through Friday, Jan. 19.
January 12, 2018

Ranks 19th for Intellectual Contributions in Real Estate
Research faculty at rank 19th in the world for their intellectual contributions to the real estate industry through their publications in top real estate academic journals.
January 12, 2018

NSF Awards Grant for Undersea Communications, Surveillance
Engineering researchers have received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a first-of-its-kind software-defined testbed for real-time undersea wireless communications and surveillance.
January 11, 2018

Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics in the U.S. is Strong
Consumer confidence is up among Hispanics in the U.S., who are optimistic about their financial situation going into 2018 despite continued dissatisfaction with U.S. President Donald Trump, new index says.
January 11, 2018

Study Finds Cause of Algal Blooms and the Results Stink
Toxic green algal blooms wreaked havoc on Florida's St. Lucie Estuary in 2016. A new study contradicts the widespread misconception that periodic discharges from Lake Okeechobee were responsible.
January 9, 2018

Programs Among the Best in 'U.S. News & World Report'
's College of Business, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and College of Education are listed in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report national rankings for "Best Online Graduate Programs."
January 9, 2018

& Latin American Training Center Inaugurate Partnership
The first initiative of the partnership is a Brazilian film series, opening with "Dear Ambassador" - the story of the Brazilian ambassador that saved hundreds of Jews in France during World War II.
January 9, 2018

Gaelynn Lea to Perform, Speak at in January
Gaelynn Lea, the 2016 winner of the National Public Radio Music Tiny Desk Concert and an advocate for people with disabilities, will present a concert and lecture in January at .
January 3, 2018

Osher LLI Presents at Jupiter Presents Arts Pioneer
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter Presents Arts Pioneer Alexander W. Dreyfoos.
January 1, 2018

Tiny Treadmills Help Test Sea Turtle Hatchling Stamina
Disoriented sea turtle hatchlings take hours instead of minutes to get to the ocean from their nests. A new study is the first to test the physiological effects of this extended crawling on swimming ability.
December 19, 2017

Online MBA Student Takes Home Top Prize in Competition
Jazmin Campos-Chiodin won the X-Culture Business Proposal Elevator Pitch Award at the 2017 AIB-SE conference in Washington D.C., where students from around the world pitched a business idea in a real elevator.
December 18, 2017

Celebrates Fall 2017 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,790 degrees today and tomorrow during five commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
December 14, 2017

NIH Awards $4 Million to for Prescription Opioid Study
A researcher from the Schmidt College of Medicine is conducting a novel study to figure out if there is a unique genetic signature of patients who are most susceptible to prescription opioid-use disorder.
December 13, 2017

Receives 2017 Urban Education Impact Award
, Broward County Public Schools and the School District of Palm Beach County received the 2017 Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz Urban Education Impact Award.
December 13, 2017

Randy Blakely and Amy Wright Named as 2017 NAI Fellows
Randy Blakely, Ph.D. and Amy Wright, Ph.D. have been named NAI Fellows.
December 12, 2017

and Max Planck Unveil First-of-its-kind Honors Program
President John Kelly, Max Planck Society President Martin Stratmann, and David Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI), announced a new partnership between and MPFI.
December 11, 2017

Osher LLI at Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester.
December 6, 2017

Good Deals Much Harder to Find in Tight U.S. Housing Market
The really good deals on homes are becoming increasingly harder to find as the U.S. housing market remains ever so slightly in buy territory, according to the latest national index produced by and FIU.
December 5, 2017

High Student Named to 'Forbes' '30 Under 30' List
Florida Atlantic University High School junior Hannah Herbst has been named to the 2018 Forbes "30 Under 30" list in the energy sector.
December 4, 2017

Study Shows 'Sweet Spot' Could Improve Melanoma Diagnosis
Too much, too little, just right. It might seem like a line from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," but actually describes an important finding that will enhance computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) of melanoma.
November 28, 2017

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Michael Tougias
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter presents a lecture by Michael Tougias Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute complex at 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
November 20, 2017

Homeowners Can't Count on Property Appreciation for Wealth
A new study finds that the property appreciation most homeowners expect when buying a home may be relatively meaningless in terms of building wealth.
November 16, 2017

Honors Local Veterans with Flag Pole Dedication
A new flag pole now sits in front of the Student Union on Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus.
November 16, 2017

Experts Team Up on Study to Save Endangered African Penguins
There are less than 25,000 breeding pairs of African Penguins in existence today. A first-of-its-kind study on prognostic health indicators in this seabird provides invaluable information to help preserve them.
November 15, 2017

First-of-its-kind Bioengineered Robotic Hand to Sense Touch
has received a $1.3 million NIH grant for a "living" robot with its own nervous system. Researchers are creating a living pathway from the robot's touch sensation to the user's brain to help amputees.
November 14, 2017

New Program Supports Foster Care and Homeless Students
Less than 3 percent of youth raised in foster care graduate from a four-year college.
November 13, 2017

Most Hospice Workers Don't Have an Advance Directive
A new study finds that the majority of hospice providers don't have end-of-life wishes themselves. Procrastination, fear of the subject and costs were reported as the most common barriers.
November 9, 2017

Recognized as a 2018 Military Friendly® University
Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2018 Military Friendly® School Designation by Victory Media.
November 9, 2017

Most Floridians Pleased with Hurricane Irma Response
A majority of Floridians are pleased with the state's preparedness for and response to Hurricane Irma and believe it will boost Gov. Rick Scott's expected 2018 run for the U.S. Senate, according to an poll.
November 8, 2017

Osher LLI Presents Diabetes 101 Lecture Series
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at in Jupiter will present a free lecture series on diabetes prevention and management beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at , Jupiter.
November 7, 2017

Diplomacy Program Places Second Overall at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C.
November 6, 2017

A.D. Henderson Teacher Wins Hispanic Heritage Month Award
Florida Gov. Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott recently awarded Tzeitel Chacon-Rosado the 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.
November 2, 2017

Tech Runway Celebrates Annual Maverick Reception
Tech Runway® recently celebrated its 2017 Maverick Reception at Tech Runway in Boca Raton.
November 2, 2017

Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Receives Gift
The $125,000 gift from the Board of the Feminist Scholarship Fund, Inc. will support educational and research opportunities for WGSS students and faculty.
November 1, 2017

The Osher LLI Presents Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will show a pre-recorded National Theatre Live presentation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
October 30, 2017

Study Shows Alarming Number of Teens Cyberbully Themselves
A new form of self-harm in youth has emerged and is cause for concern. "Digital self-harm," where adolescents post, send or share mean things about themselves anonymously online, could be a cry for help.
October 30, 2017

Home Mask Relations-A Social Art Project by Isabel Berglund
This participatory art project explores the social spaces of "togetherness," "relationships" and "home."
October 27, 2017

Unveils New Medical Simulation Center
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to observe the official launch of its newly expanded, 15,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Simulation Center.
October 26, 2017

Diplomacy Program Students Named Sackler Fellows
Three students in the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University were recently named Sackler Fellows by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA).
October 24, 2017

Lab Schools Named 'Schools of Excellence'
's A.D. Henderson University School, High School and Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition have been named Schools of Excellence.
October 24, 2017

Contributes to Groundbreaking Discovery
Methods developed by 's numerical relativity group contributed to a recent groundbreaking discovery of merging neutron stars.
October 20, 2017

to Host 'Wayzgoose' to Celebrate Hand Papermaking Lab
The Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts at Florida Atlantic University's Wimberly Library will host an "Autumn Wayzgoose" to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the opening of its hand papermaking lab.
October 20, 2017

Launches Graduate Neuroscience Training Program
Florida Atlantic University's Brain Institute is now accepting applications for its new Graduate Neuroscience Training Program, which will begin in fall 2018.
October 20, 2017

Being Behind the Curve Can 'Sting'
research shows what a tiny ant and indigenous cultures can teach medical and scientific communities by solving a medical mystery that has puzzled them for decades.
October 19, 2017

Daszkal Bolton Fund to Reward Teaching and Research at
South Florida accounting and advisory firm Daszkal Bolton will reward faculty teaching and research excellence at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business by establishing a fund with a gift of $50,000.
October 17, 2017

Panel Discussion on the U.S. Economy under President Trump
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Jupiter Presents a Panel Discussion on the U.S. Economy under President Trump.
October 16, 2017

High Student Competes in Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Florida Atlantic University High School freshman Devin Willis will compete to become America's Top Young Scientist during the Discovery 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
October 16, 2017

Libraries to Commemorate 500th Anniversary of '95 Theses
Libraries will mark the 500th anniversary of the publication of the "95 Theses" with "The Protestant Reformation: Impacts & Legacies."
October 13, 2017

FPL Donates $100,000 to Tech Runway
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) continues its longstanding support of technology and innovation by announcing a $100,000 gift to help renovate the entrance to Tech Runway®.
October 12, 2017

to Celebrate 'A New OWLeans' Homecoming 2017
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "A New OWLeans" Homecoming 2017 beginning Saturday, Oct. 14 through Saturday, Oct. 21.
October 12, 2017

to Host Events for LGBT History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate LGBT History Month with events throughout the month of October at its Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses.
October 12, 2017

Recognized as Leader in Undergraduate Research
The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) has selected Florida Atlantic University as one of three recipients of the 2017 Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA).
October 12, 2017

Index Shows Hispanics Souring on Direction of Economy
Hispanics in the U.S. are souring on the direction of the economy and showing growing dissatisfaction with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by .
October 11, 2017

Lecture: 'The Modern Presidency from Kennedy to Trump'
Duke University's William H. Chafe will examine how personality helped shape the politics of many of our modern presidents.
October 11, 2017

Study Reveals if a Child Survives or Thrives When Bullied
Why are some children devastated by bullying while others are not? A new study validates how "resilience" differentiates children who just survive bullying from those who thrive when faced with adversity.
October 11, 2017

Re-Launches Public Ethics Academy
Florida Atlantic University has re-launched the Public Ethics Academy within the School of Public Administration at the College for Design and Social Inquiry.
October 10, 2017

Size Doesn't Matter - At Least for Hammerheads and Swimming
Researchers from have conducted the first study to examine the whole body shape and swimming kinematics of two closely related yet very different hammerhead sharks, with some unexpected results.
October 10, 2017

Financial Awards Can Actually Discourage Whistleblowers
Financial awards can unintentionally discourage a whistleblower from reporting fraud in a timely manner by hijacking their moral motivation to do the right thing, according to a new study.
October 5, 2017

Young-onset Dementia Costs Nearly Twice That of Alzheimer's
The first economic study on frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), the most common dementia for people under age 60, shows that FTD inflicts a much more severe burden on families than Alzheimer's disease.
October 5, 2017

Seven High Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Seven Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition.
October 4, 2017

Team Wins International Solid Waste Design Competition
A student team from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently took home first place at the International Solid Waste Student Design Competition.
October 4, 2017

3MT® Competition to Showcase Graduate Student Research
Can an 80,000-word thesis or dissertation be explained in three minutes or less?
October 3, 2017

Walk to Benefit 's Memory and Wellness Center
The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University will host the 12th annual "Keep Memories Alive.
October 2, 2017

AA Honors 2017 Outstanding Young Owl Award Recipients
The Alumni Association recently hosted its fourth annual Outstanding Young Owls (OYOs) Ceremony & Reception to honor exceptional young alumni.
October 2, 2017

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents William H. Chafe
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter presents William H. Chafe on Oct. 26 in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute complex at 's John D. MacArthur Campus.
October 2, 2017

to Host Events for Disability Awareness Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses to commemorate Disability Awareness Month during October.
October 2, 2017

Hoot/Wisdom Recordings Receives Second Grammy Nomination
The album "Pá Qué Más" has received a GRAMMY nomination in the "Best Folk Album" category for the 18th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®.
October 2, 2017

Hosts 10th Annual iLead Student Leadership Conference
More than 900 students from Florida Atlantic University and other local colleges and high schools recently attended 's 10th annual iLead Student Leadership Conference.
September 29, 2017

's Theatre Lab Welcomes Playwright Nilo Cruz
Nilo Cruz received the Pulitzer Prize in 2003 for his play "Anna in the Tropics."
September 28, 2017

New Way to Assess Safety of Aging Timber Railroad Bridges
In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, researchers from 's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cutting-edge way to gauge the condition of aging timber railroad bridges.
September 27, 2017

JM Family's Colin Brown is 2017 Business Leader of the Year
's College of Business will honor Colin Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of JM Family Enterprises, Inc., as its 2017 Business Leader of the Year on Jan. 26, 2018 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club
September 26, 2017

'Out-of-the-box' Thinking May Build a Better Brain
The "Dementia Prevention Initiative" abandons generalized methods used to research and treat Alzheimer's disease. The secret weapon: a novel "N-of-1 design" that personalizes medicine down to a single patient.
September 25, 2017

Tech Runway to Celebrate Annual Maverick Reception
Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2017 Maverick Reception on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton.
September 21, 2017

NIH Grant to Further Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research
A $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant will help neuroscientists to continue research to better understand and treat several neuropsychiatric disorders including depression and autism.
September 20, 2017

Homeowners Coming Out Ahead of Renters, But Just Barely
According to the latest national index produced by and FIU faculty, owning and renting are in a virtual tie in terms of wealth creation.
September 20, 2017

's A.D. Henderson Among Florida's Best Public Schools
's A.D. Henderson University School has been named the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School in Florida by Niche
September 19, 2017

U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave Endure Mental Distress
A new study is the first to show the link between psychological distress and paid sick leave among U.S. workers and illuminates the effects of exacerbated stress on Americans without paid sick leave.
September 18, 2017

to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Events
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with a series of events for students, faculty and staff.
September 15, 2017

Professor Receives Award for Academic Advising
Jennifer Bloom, Ed.D., an associate professor in the College of Education at , will receive the Virginia N. Gordon Award for Excellence in the Field of Advising.
September 5, 2017

Presents 2017 Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition
This exhibition features the work of more than 30 faculty members who simultaneously continue their practice as professional artists.
September 1, 2017

ITWomen Leadership Summit to Take Place at Tech Runway
ITWomen, in partnership with Tech Runway, will host the inaugural ITWomen Leadership Summit on Friday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton.
September 1, 2017

Placenta-on-a-Chip: Microsensor Mimics Malaria in the Womb
By combining microbiology with engineering technologies, researchers are developing a novel 3D model to study malaria-infected placenta, and have received a $400,000 NIH grant to develop this microsensor.
August 29, 2017

Theatre Presents a Season of Comedies
The first show of the season is "The Government Inspector," by Nikolai Gogol.
August 29, 2017

One Year from Primary, Poll Shows Tight Race for U.S. Senate
With the 2018 state primary election now one year away, voters in Florida give a slight edge to Sen. Bill Nelson over current Gov. Rick Scott in a hypothetical matchup in the U.S. Senate race, poll says.
August 29, 2017

Psychotic Disorders and Obesity: Blame Big Waistlines
A researcher in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators are the first to compare the long-term course of weight across different psychotic disorders in a newly published report.
August 23, 2017

's Incoming Freshmen Set Record for GPA, Test Scores
Florida Atlantic University's incoming freshman class has the highest GPA and test scores in the University's history.
August 21, 2017

Keep Safety in Mind during Solar Eclipse
It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the first solar eclipse in more than 40 years. Experts at Florida Atlantic University caution safety first to ensure that the experience is a pleasant one.
August 18, 2017

Uncovering One of Cuba's Hidden Natural Treasures
An ocean exploration led by 's Harbor Branch with scientists from the U.S. and Cuba has explored never-before-studied mesophotic coral reefs during a month-long circumnavigation of the entire coast of Cuba.
August 17, 2017

Graduate Researching Potential Ebola and Zika Vaccines
While teaching microbiology in Nigeria in 2014, Olumide Adenmosun, 31, witnessed firsthand the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history and knew he had to help
August 15, 2017

Mascot Wears Owlsley Feet One Last Time
Joshua Puchferran, 23, had been serving as mascot, Owlsley, since 2013.
August 15, 2017

Researchers 'Count Cars' - Literally - to Manage Traffic
Researchers are "counting cars" to improve traffic on overcrowded roads. And with more than 263 million passenger vehicles in the U.S. and more than 14 million vehicles in Florida alone, this is no small feat.
August 9, 2017

Celebrates Summer 2017 Commencement
conferred more than 1,800 degrees during three commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.
August 8, 2017

Nursing Home Guide Could Save U.S. Millions of Dollars
An innovative yet simple and inexpensive approach using a guide for residents in nursing homes and their families could have a dramatic impact nationwide on health care savings, morbidity and quality of life.
August 8, 2017

Research Park at to Celebrate 2017 Awards
he Research Park at Florida Atlantic University recently named the recipients of its third annual Research Park Annual Awards.
August 7, 2017

White House Correspondent April Ryan at
Ryan at to participate in Constitution Day symposium.
August 7, 2017

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Announces Schedule
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Oct. 16.
August 7, 2017

Students Receive First Doctor's White Coats at Ceremony
The 64 members of the incoming class of 2017 in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine each received their first doctor's white coat today during the symbolic White Coat Ceremony.
August 4, 2017

It's Not Just What You Eat, It's What's Eating You
A new study shows that it's not just what or how much you eat that matters. Smelling food in addition to consuming calories could influence the aging process and provide clues for a longer lifespan.
August 2, 2017

Student, Alumnus Recognized as Emerging Scholars
Florida Atlantic University student Gabrielle Rind and recent graduate Dawit Rumicha were each awarded the Emerging Scholar Award.
August 2, 2017

Appoints Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., as Dean
Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., will lead 's College of Engineering and Computer Science and brings vast leadership and research expertise in secure communications and information systems.
August 1, 2017

and U.S. Southern Command Team Up
Florida Atlantic University and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) have signed memorandums of understanding to pursue common goals for research collaboration and student internships.
July 27, 2017

's Division of Research Affiliates with DKJA
I-SENSE has entered into an agreement with the Donna Klein Jewish Academy to allow high school students to participate in tours, seminars and research training opportunities.
July 26, 2017

Scientist Helps Discover New Miniature Shark Species
It's a foot long, has a huge nose and glows in the dark. It took more than 17 years to identify this new species but was worth the wait as this elusive creature has yet to be seen in the wild.
July 25, 2017

Companies in Research Park at Continue to Succeed
GrowFL named Yachtico Inc., a company within the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, a "Florida Company to Watch."
July 25, 2017

Slower Boat Speeds May Cause Manatees More Harm than Good
Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not according to researchers. In fact, the very laws enacted to slow down boats in manatee habitats may actually be doing more harm than good.
July 20, 2017

Receives $1.4 Million Grant for Nurse Practitioners
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.4 million federal grant to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver primary care services for underserved populations in Broward County.
July 18, 2017

- SCI Partnership Yields First Careers
's new workforce training partnership with Sancilio & Company (SCI) has yielded new careers.
July 13, 2017

College for Design and Social Inquiry Names New Dean
esley Hawkins, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry at Florida Atlantic University, following a national search.
July 13, 2017

Lab Schools Designated as 2017 Google Reference District
Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools has been named a 2017 Google for Education Reference School District. It is the only district in Florida with the distinction, and one of only 109 districts in the world.
July 12, 2017

National Index Shows Hispanics Optimistic About Economy
Hispanics in the U.S. are more optimistic about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole but their dissatisfaction for U.S. President Donald Trump continues to increase.
July 11, 2017

Overqualified Employees Experience Psychological Strain
Feel like you're a big fish in a small pond? If you're an employee who perceives you're overqualified for your position, chances are you're unsatisfied with your job and experience psychological strain.
July 10, 2017

Theatre Lab at Announces 2017-18 Season
The season includes a world premiere from Peter Sagal, playwright and host of NPR's "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me."
July 10, 2017

Sexism is Alive and Well, But this Time Men are the Target
A new study debunks a long-standing theory that sexual assault isn't as emotionally traumatizing for men as it is for women and that it doesn't result in similar emotional impacts, especially depression.
July 10, 2017

to Offer Two New Degree Programs This Fall
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will offer two new degree programs this fall.
July 10, 2017

Submarine Named 'Fastest' Among Colleges
's Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) team placed second overall in the absolute speed category at the 2017 International Human-Powered Submarine Races.
July 6, 2017

's School of Social Work Celebrates 1000th Graduate
's Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work recently celebrated Shanekia Calbert as its 1,000th graduate of the Master of Social Work program.
July 6, 2017

Team Takes Second Place at SECME Nationals
A team from 's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) recently took second place in the mousetrap car competition at the 2017 SECME National Competition
July 3, 2017

Names New Assistant VP of Alumni and Community Affairs
has appointed Meghan DeFord as its new assistant vice president of alumni and community affairs within the Division of Institutional Advancement.
June 30, 2017

Study Illuminates Serotonin Contributions to Cocaine's Lure
A new study reinforces long-held suspicions that the brain chemical serotonin, a molecule usually associated with mood, appetite and libido, makes a direct contribution to the actions of cocaine.
June 28, 2017

Receives $50,000 Gift for Vocal Scholarships
's Department of Music in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters received a $50,000 donation for the Georgina Dieter Dennis Vocal Scholarship Fund.
June 28, 2017

Bernard Osher Makes a $4M Grant to Lifelong Learning Society
The Bernard Osher Foundation recently approved a $4 million endowment grant to support Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society.
June 27, 2017

Physician Heal Thyself: Simple Coping Strategies
Physicians in general have burnout rates that are twice the rate of working adults. Obstetricians and gynecologists in particular experience professional burnout rates between 40 to 75 percent.
June 26, 2017

Student Named Florida's 'Student of the Year'
Florida Atlantic University graduate Tevin Ali has been named the 2017 Student of the Year by the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers.
June 22, 2017

Receives $1 Million Grant for Dementia Prevention
A $1 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation will establish the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine for a unique dementia prevention program.
June 22, 2017

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters Names New Dean
Michael J. Horswell, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University, following a national search.
June 21, 2017

Simple Tactic Results in Dramatic Water Conservation
Rain or shine has new meaning thanks to an innovative and simple tactic developed by researchers that will really change how people think about watering their lawns. The tactic? A straightforward road sign.
June 20, 2017

Floridians Doubt Trump Policy Changes will Help Cuban People
Floridians support former U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to normalize relations with Cuba over U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to restrict those relations, according to a survey by >
June 20, 2017

Closing Failing Banks Sooner Could Save Billions of Dollars
Billions of dollars could be saved if Congress revises a law to allow regulators to be more aggressive in reducing losses from insolvent banks, according to a recent study co-authored by faculty member
June 19, 2017

TechGarage Team Wins eMerge Americas Hackathon
A group of high school students from Florida Atlantic University's TechGarage program at Tech Runway recently took first place in the 2017 eMerge Americas Hackathon.
June 16, 2017

Rocketry Team Takes Top National Award
A middle school rocketry team from Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School recently won first place in the nation in the SECME rocketry contest.
June 15, 2017

Professor Admitted to The Royal Irish Academy
J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., a professor of psychology, biological sciences and biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, recently was admitted to The Royal Irish Academy (RIA).
June 14, 2017
Pine Jog Hosts Environmental Education Center's Benefit
Florida Atlantic University's Pine Jog Environmental Education Center recently hosted its annual benefit event, "Pine Jog @ Night: See What Comes Out at Night."
June 13, 2017

's College of Nursing Launches New Online Program
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is launching a new online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration that will be offered as a post-master's certificate beginning in the fall.
June 13, 2017

Pine Jog Recognizes Green Schools
Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center celebrated the Green Schools Class of 2017 at the ninth annual Green Schools Awards Luncheon.
June 13, 2017

Courses and Boot Camp in Entrepreneurship Offered This Fall
Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will host a series of courses in entrepreneurship, as well as an Entrepreneur Boot Camp, open to the community and public this fall.
June 12, 2017

Rising House Prices Move Markets in the Direction of Renting
Slowing rents coupled with rising home prices and mortgage rates are pushing U.S. housing markets into rent territory, according to the latest national index from and FIU.
June 7, 2017

Copaiba: Silver Bullet or Snake Oil?
Researchers caution that randomized trials are needed to discern whether treatment with the essential oil copaiba is effective or that it turns out to be "yet another beautiful hypothesis slain by ugly facts."
June 6, 2017

Corporate Social Responsibility Not a Profitable Investment
Companies that try to "do good" are likely to find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is bad for their bottom lines, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.
June 1, 2017

Method Tested at First to Examine Dolphin Immune System
With the drastic increase in unusual dolphin strandings and deaths along the southeastern coast of the U.S. and elsewhere, finding specific antibodies to test and monitor their immune health is critical.
May 25, 2017

Teams Win Top Awards at National SeaPerch Competition
Five teams from Florida Atlantic University High School and A.D. Henderson University School competed in the 2017 National SeaPerch Challenge.
May 24, 2017

Archaeologist Involved in Ancient Peru Discovery
An archaeologist from 's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is among a team of scientists who made a groundbreaking discovery in coastal Peru - home to one of the earliest pyramids in South America.
May 24, 2017
Tech Runway Announces Fifth and Largest Class
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® has selected its fifth and largest Venture class of startup and early-stage companies to participate in its business accelerator program.
May 23, 2017

Owls Racing Has Best Finish in History at 2017 FSAE Michigan
Owls Racing, Florida Atlantic University's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) team, finished 21st overall out of 110 teams at the Formula SAE Michigan.
May 19, 2017

Launches Nation's First M.D. Pipeline Program
"Signing Day" brought new meaning for four of the nation's brightest teens as they were officially accepted into an innovative medical school pipeline program through the " High School M.D. Direct" program.
May 19, 2017

Female Faculty Face Strong Glass Ceiling in Academia
Female faculty members hoping to advance to the highest ranks of academia face significant barriers due to male-dominated environments at colleges and universities, according to a new study.
May 18, 2017

Recognized for Innovative Advising Program
Florida Atlantic University recently was recognized for its efforts to provide academic advising to students in on-campus parking garages.
May 17, 2017

Study and New Tool Proves 'All Is Not Lost' to Dementia
A researcher in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has developed the first tool to accurately measure communication in couples affected by dementia.
May 11, 2017

Approved for Psychiatry Residency Program
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation for a University-sponsored residency program in psychiatry, in collaboration with its member teaching hospitals.
May 9, 2017

Blind Student Graduates With Music Degree
Ndjuma Joseph becomes the first blind student to graduate from 's Department of Music within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
May 9, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Awards Scholarships
The Lifelong Learning Society at Florida Atlantic University's John D. MacArthur Campus awarded 11 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Northern Campus Achievement Awards.
May 8, 2017

Celebrates Spring 2017 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,230 degrees today and tomorrow during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
May 4, 2017

Poll Shows Americans Split on Tax Reform Proposals
Americans are split on the tax reform proposals being considered in Washington, D.C., and most believe U.S. President Donald Trump should release his own tax returns, according to a national survey by .
May 4, 2017

Honors Arthur Evans, Jr. as 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee
The AA hosted its Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception. The event brought together alumni to celebrate the accomplishments of their most outstanding peers.
May 4, 2017

Festival Rep Entertains All Summer Long
Professional actors join students to present "Sense and Sensibility," "Into the Woods," and more.
May 1, 2017

Detecting and Treating Alzheimer's Disease at Home
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a grant to test a novel mechanism for early detection and treatment of Alzheimer's disease in the home setting in underserved communities.
May 1, 2017

Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Donate $7M to Name School of Social Work
announced a $7 million gift from longtime benefactors Phyllis and Harvey Sandler to name The Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry.
April 28, 2017

Confers M.D. Degrees to Class of 2017
It's official. The 61 members of the class of 2017 of 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine are now the nation's newest physicians.
April 28, 2017
2017 Wave Competition Announces Winners
Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research has announced the winners of the 2017 Wave Competition, an undergraduate and entrepreneurial research contest.
April 28, 2017

Diplomacy Program Earns Top Award at Model E.U. in Indiana
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently received the Best Commissioner Award at the Model European Union competition in Bloomington, Indiana.
April 26, 2017

Study Reveals How Language Develops in Bilingual Children
When bilingual children learn any two languages from birth each language proceeds on its own independent course, at a rate that reflects the quality of the children's exposure to each language.
April 20, 2017

College of Business Launches Center for Forensic Accounting
's College of Business has launched a new Center for Forensic Accounting, which will develop and disseminate knowledge on this growing area of study to students, government and the business community.
April 19, 2017

's Diplomacy Program Earns Top Award at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at recently received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations competition in New York City.
April 18, 2017

's Theatre Lab Presents a New Play Festival
This jam-packed festival welcomes some of the nation's most prominent playwrights as they present readings of their newest work before it lands on stages across the country.
April 18, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Partners with National Theatre Live
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced it will show pre-recorded presentations by National Theatre Live and the Bolshoi Ballet.
April 17, 2017

Hosts 48th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Gary W. Perry will host the University's 48th annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 19.
April 17, 2017

Hispanic Consumers in Florida Optimistic About Economy
Hispanics in Florida are optimistic about their financial situation despite concerns about rising costs and interest rates, according to a new statewide survey conducted by
April 13, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Announces Summer Schedule
Jupiter's Lifelong Learning Society announced its course offerings for the summer semester, which begins Monday, May 15.
April 13, 2017

’s OwlThon Sets New Record in Fundraising
Florida Atlantic University’s annual Dance Marathon fundraiser raised a record $242,718.17 for the Children’s Miracle Network.
April 12, 2017

Expanding Waistlines and Link to Metabolic Syndrome
For decades, American waistlines have been expanding and there is increasing cause for alarm. Researchers make the case that metabolic syndrome is the new silent killer and that the "love handle" can be fatal.
April 6, 2017

Course Prepares Students with Disabilities to Join Workforce
An innovative college course improves the chances of college students with disabilities finding employment and succeeding in the workforce.
April 5, 2017
Celebrates 2017 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its seventh annual gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
April 4, 2017

Does the Smart Songbird Always Get the Girl?
If the early bird catches the worm, then does the smart songbird get the girl? study tests the links between cognition, sexiness and male songbirds' ability to serenade.
April 3, 2017

Theatre Lab is New Home for the 24-Hour Theatre Project
The event, to be held Sunday, April 30 to Monday, May 1, unites local playwrights, actors, directors and technicians for a 24-hour period to write, rehearse and perform up to nine short plays.
April 3, 2017

Teams Place in Top Three at Hybrid Rocket Competition
Florida Atlantic University's Technology and Aerospace Club (TAC) recently placed third in two categories at the 2016-17 Hybrid Motor High-Powered Rocket Competition.
March 30, 2017

Smoking Risks and Need for Wider Use of Varenicline to Quit
More than 35 million Americans are trying to quit smoking. Experts reassure clinicians that varenicline is a safe and effective way to stop smoking and that not using this drug has caused needless deaths.
March 27, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Presents Elise Jordan
Jupiter's Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture by Elise Jordan on Tuesday, April 4 at 2:15 p.m. at 's John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.
March 27, 2017

's SNMREC Lands $360,000 Grant from NSF
's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center, a U.S. Department of Energy designated center, has received a $360,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for undergraduate research.
March 23, 2017

Named 'Voter-Friendly Campus'
Florida Atlantic University is one of 83 campuses nationwide to be designated as a "Voter-Friendly Campus."
March 23, 2017

Places in Top Five at 2017 ASCE SE Student Conference
Florida Atlantic University's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) team placed fifth overall in the 2017 ASCE Southeast Student Conference, hosted by .
March 21, 2017

Presents 'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot'
From the dazzling imagination of one of America's most passionate and powerful young playwrights comes this critically acclaimed, thrilling retelling of the plight and fate of Judas Iscariot.
March 21, 2017

And the Envelope Please...It's a Match!
The soon-to-be graduates of 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine participated in a "rite of passage" during Match Day to learn where they will spend the next years of medical training as residents.
March 17, 2017

Nursing Programs Ranked in Latest 'U.S. News & World Report'
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is ranked for its Doctor of Nursing program and for its Master of Science Nursing program by the 'U.S. News & World Report' 2018 Best Graduate Schools Guidebook.
March 14, 2017

Medical Students Inducted into AOA Honor Society
Ten students from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine were recently inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AOA), a national medical honor society.
March 14, 2017

Brain Institute Commemorates 'Brain Awareness Week'
Headed by molecular neuroscientist Randy Blakely, Ph.D., 's Brain Institute is commemorating "Brain Awareness Week" (March 13-19) to promote the public and personal benefits of brain research.
March 13, 2017

Launches New Intercampus Shuttle Route
Need a ride to Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter campus from the Boca Raton campus? Have no fear - there is now a free mode of transportation to get you there.
March 13, 2017

Rising Rents Making This a Good Time to Buy a Home in U.S.
Rising rents and narrowing spreads between the cost of ownership and the cost of renting are making this a good time to buy a home in most cities in the U.S., according to national index by and FIU faculty.
March 9, 2017

New Study Shows How Eyewitness Testimonies Go Wrong
Beyond a reasonable doubt? A psychology study gives new meaning to "guilt by association" and shows how human memory as well as police use of mugshots and subtle innuendo can contaminate eyewitness testimonies.
March 9, 2017

Joins Collaboration to Create Veterans' Action Leagues
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has joined forces with powerhouse teams of researchers as well as committed veteran leaders to improve health outcomes of military veterans.
March 7, 2017

Americans Are Having Less Sex than Ever Before Study Shows
Across the board, Americans are less sexually active than ever with the sharpest decline among people in their 50s, people with a college degree, people with school-aged children, and people in the South.
March 7, 2017

to Host Events in Honor of Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Women's History Month with a series of events throughout the month of March at its Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses.
March 6, 2017

Owls Racing Takes Second at Formula South Invitational
Owls Racing, Florida Atlantic University's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) racing team, recently took home second place at the fifth annual Formula South Invitational.
March 3, 2017

's 11th Annual Global Shemin Trialogue
The Trialogue was founded to encourage communication and understanding between the three Abrahamic faiths.
March 1, 2017

U.S. Workers without Paid Sick Leave Forgo Preventive Care
A new study is the first to use data after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act to get to the root of what factors are contributing to the low rates of preventive health care use in this country.
March 1, 2017

Hosts Florida Undergraduate Research Conference
Florida Atlantic University hosted the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) 2017 on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 on its Boca Raton campus.
February 28, 2017

I-SENSE Lands $339,984 National Science Foundation Grant
's I-SENSE has received a National Science Foundation grant for a "Research Experiences for Undergraduates" program and will host an intensive summer program for top undergraduate students nationwide.
February 28, 2017

Jupiter's LLS to Host National Film Festival
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society will host LUNAFEST® Film Festival on Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m.
February 27, 2017

Cavefish May Help Humans Evolve to Require Very Little Sleep
We all do it; we all need it - humans and animals alike. The tiny Mexican cavefish is shedding light on how sleep evolves and how human brains could evolve to require very little sleep, just like the cavefish.
February 23, 2017

Hosts 10th Regional Competition for Science Olympiad
Students from 19 middle and 45 high schools from Palm Beach, Broward, Lee, Martin and Miami-Dade counties competed.
February 23, 2017

New Device Could Rapidly Detect Zika Virus at Airports
About the size of a tablet, a portable device that could be used in many settings like an airport, may hold the key to detecting the Zika virus accurately, rapidly and inexpensively using just a saliva sample.
February 22, 2017

Three SeaPerch Teams Qualify for National Competition
Florida Atlantic University's SeaPerch teams recently won 15 awards at a regional competition hosted by 's A.D. Henderson University School and High School.
February 22, 2017

National Bullying Study Finds Major Issues Impacting Teens
One of the latest and most ambitious studies on bullying and cyberbullying in middle and high school students begs to differ with the adage, "sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can't hurt me."
February 21, 2017

Celebrates National Engineers Week
The annual week of events is designed to increase awareness of the engineering profession and recognize the accomplishments and contributions engineers make to society.
February 20, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Spring Course Schedule
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Wednesday, March 15.
February 20, 2017

Tech Runway® Appoints Chairman of Advisory Board
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® has recently appointed Donald Kiselewski as the new chairman to its advisory board.
February 16, 2017

' Day' Celebrated at the Florida Capitol
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated " Day" at the Florida Capitol.
February 15, 2017

in Top 25 for Intellectual Contributions in Real Estate
Research faculty at rank 24th in the world for their intellectual contributions to the real estate industry through their publications in top peer-reviewed journals.
February 15, 2017

Respected and Successful Florida Policymaker Will Join
Jeff Atwater, member of the Governor’s cabinet with years of experience in public and private finance, will become 's vice president for strategic initiatives and chief financial officer.
February 10, 2017

Marine Sponge May Provide Antibacterial Solutions for MRSA
A compound extracted from a deep-water marine sponge is showing potent antibacterial activity against the drug resistant bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus also called the "super bug."
February 8, 2017

Poll Shows Floridians Support Sanctuary Cities
A majority of Floridians favor sanctuary city policies that offer safe harbor for undocumented immigrants, according to a statewide survey by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
February 7, 2017

Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
has received federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, which only is awarded to colleges and universities with enrollment of full-time Hispanic undergraduate students of at least 25 percent.
February 7, 2017

Panel Discussion with Visiting Activist Filmmakers
Iris Morales and Andrew Padilla will give a brief presentation on their careers as activist filmmakers, followed by a discussion and Q&A.
February 2, 2017

Honors Heiko Dobrikow as Business Leader of the Year
More than 500 guests turned out to celebrate Florida Atlantic University's College of Business' 25th annual Business Leader of the Year, Heiko Dobrikow, on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
February 2, 2017

Libraries, JCS to Present 'Fiddler on the Roof'
's Libraries and the Jewish Cultural Society will present "Fiddler on the Roof: In Concert," along with Aaron Kula's 23-member Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) and a cast of 16 principal singers.
February 1, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Provides Internships for 's ACI Students
Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Lifelong Learning Society (LLS) announces an internship program for 's Academy for Community Inclusion students
February 1, 2017

First Video Footage of Monkey Population Nearing Extinction
Using remote sensing cameras and sound recorders, scientists are the first to capture rare video footage of a newly discovered population of critically endangered monkeys in a remote region in the world.
February 1, 2017

to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses.
January 31, 2017

and Sancilio Team Up on Therapy for Inherited Blindness
Researchers from and Sancilio and Company, Inc. are collaborating to develop a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, an inherited disease that causes severe progressive vision impairment and blindness.
January 30, 2017

Study Shows Public View of Police and Body-worn Cameras
There is limited research and only anecdotal evidence suggesting that the public supports the use of body-worn cameras in policing. A new study reveals general public perceptions with some unexpected results.
January 26, 2017

Golf Courses Boost Home Prices and Draw Potential Buyers
While golf courses around the country face an uncertain economic future, homes adjacent to them continue to command higher prices from prospective buyers, according to a new real estate study by .
January 25, 2017

Daniel Beaty Presents 'Emergency' at
"Emergency" is an explosive solo tour de force featuring slam poetry, multi-character transformation and song.
January 25, 2017

Tech Runway® Releases Second Annual Economic Impact Report
's Tech Runway® has released the results of its second annual economic impact report.
January 23, 2017

Exhibition: "Sharon Daniel-Secret Injustices 2007-2016"
The exhibition features the work of Sharon Daniel, who creates interactive and multimedia installation projects that document the criminal justice system.
January 20, 2017

Tick-borne Disease Advocate Has Voice in Future Research
Alana Edwards served on review panels to select applications submitted to the Department of Defense to decide how the $5 million appropriated by Congress will be spent on future tick-borne disease research.
January 20, 2017

Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking for the Schmidt Family Complex
Transformational facility to play central role in 's athletic program and help student-athletes excel in the classroom, on the field.
January 20, 2017

Experts Urge for Wider Prescription of Statins
Researchers from and Harvard address the possible but unproven link between statins and diabetes and emphasize that the link to diabetes is questionable and inconsequential.
January 18, 2017

'A New President Confronts the World' with Jeffrey Morton
Foreign Policy Association Fellow and Professor Jeffrey Morton has published across several important fields including international law, security studies and international relations.
January 17, 2017

Celebrates MLK Day with Series of Events
Florida Atlantic University will host a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 16 through Friday, Jan. 20.
January 13, 2017

Nursing and Business Rank High in 'U.S. News & World Report'
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, as well as 's College of Business, are both listed in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report national rankings for "Best Online Graduate Programs."
January 12, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Celebrates 20 Years
Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Lifelong Learning Society (LLS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary during the 2017 winter and spring semesters.
January 12, 2017

Presents the Elie Wiesel Memorial Symposium
Eight scholars from around the country who have served as members of the readers committee for the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest will talk about their collaborations with Wiesel.
January 11, 2017

Hispanics Divided Along Party Lines on Economic Outlook
As the nation approaches the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States this month, Hispanic Republicans and Democrats differ greatly in their opinions about the economy.
January 11, 2017

Chair Yoga Effective Way to Treat Osteoarthritis
The first study to examine the effects of chair yoga on pain and physical function in older adults with osteoarthritis is proving to be an effective way to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
January 11, 2017

Exhibition Highlights Civil Rights Movements
"Community Justice: The Black Panther Party and Other Civil Rights Movements," explores and examines the social justice movements of the late 60s and early 70s.
January 10, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Presents Ed Davis
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter will present a lecture by Ed Davis on Thursday, Feb. 2
January 10, 2017
Lecture Series at on Holocaust and Judaic Studies
"Reflections of a Holocaust Survivor" and "The Longest Hated Renewed: Reflections on Today's Antisemitism" to be presented in January.
January 9, 2017

Theatre Lab at Presents 'Motherland'
In Gregory's new play, a self-made woman does her crafty best to protect her wayward children, keep her food truck business thriving, and impart some kind of moral code in a city battling collapse.
January 9, 2017

Jupiter's LLS Presents Francis J. 'Bing' West
Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture by the Honorable Francis J. "Bing" West on Tuesday, March 21 at 2:15 p.m.
January 8, 2017

Graduate Puts His Future in Hands of His Own Imagination
David Parshenkov is developing a mobile application that utilizes dynamic augmented reality, technology that pulls graphics out of a phone or computer display and integrates them into real world environments.
December 21, 2016

Graduate Has a Heart for Volunteering
graduate Justin Cooke has volunteered more than 1,000 hours while pursuing his degree in biology.
December 21, 2016

Graduate Earns Prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Ramon Garcia-Areas' groundbreaking research on breast cancer has earned him a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at Institut Curie Pasteur in Paris, one of the world's leading research institutes.
December 21, 2016

Army Veteran pursues degree to help protect others
December 21, 2016

Graduate Fueled by Her Passion for Leadership
Former Student Government (SG) president Kathryn Edmunds took advantage of 's opportunities for student involvement.
December 21, 2016

's College of Nursing Receives $275,000 Gift
Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently received two gifts totaling $275,000 from local philanthropist, business owner and nurse Christine E. Lynn.
December 21, 2016

Theatre Lab Hosts Playwright's Forum and Master-Class
Theatre Lab presents the third of its "Playwright's Forum and Master-Class Series" with Allison Gregory, nationally renowned playwright and author of Theatre Lab's upcoming production "Motherland."
December 19, 2016

Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss at
Beschloss to present 'Critical Moments of the American Presidency: Past, Present, and Future.'
December 19, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Presents Ballet Photographer
"Staying Power: A Balanchine Dancer's Story of Survival," sponsored by Rita Stein, will include the professional and personal milestones and setbacks via compelling, uncensored tales.
December 19, 2016

College of Arts and Letters' Distinguished Lecture Series
The series includes lectures presented by faculty on topics that range from the origins of Judaism and Christianity to visual arts in the early 20th century.
December 16, 2016

Celebrates Fall 2016 Commencement
will confer more than 2,680 degrees today and tomorrow during five commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
December 15, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Millions
will lead the Freight Mobility Research Institute to improve the nation's mobility of people and goods. A combined match from the state and private sectors will result in more than $10 million in total.
December 14, 2016
Love Music Scholarship
Fara Love recently established the Jerry and Devon Love Endowed Commercial Music Scholarship to create scholarships for outstanding students in 's commercial music program.
December 14, 2016

Novel Study Demonstrates Role of Parkin Gene in Eye Lens
A new study at is the first to demonstrate that the Parkin gene is turned on when cells are exposed to environmental insults that cause free radical formation and cataract formation.
December 13, 2016

Record High Home Prices Being Supported by Rising Rents
Record high home prices in the U.S. housing market are being driven upward by rising rents in cities across the country, according to the latest national index produced by and FIU faculty.
December 13, 2016

Hispanics Think Trump Will Not Be Good for U.S. Economy
A majority of Hispanics think U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not be good for the country's economy or the United States' relationships with other countries, according to a new national poll.
December 12, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Announces 'Opening Week'
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced its lecture and performance offerings for the "2016 Opening Week," which begins Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
December 12, 2016

Venture Investment Beats Bank Loans to Boost Small Business
Investment from venture capital appears to help new startup businesses grow and boost entrepreneurship better than funding from bank loans, according to a new study.
December 8, 2016

Study Shows How Social Media Sites Help Transplant Patients
Researchers in 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing conducted a unique study to explore how transplant recipients use social media sites for support and healing.
December 8, 2016

Janet Robishaw to Lead Department of Biomedical Sciences
Janet Robishaw, Ph.D., a leader in functional and translational genomics, has been appointed as chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
December 6, 2016

Student Government Honors its Very First President
In 1965, just one year after Florida Atlantic University opened its doors, Daniel Mica, BA '66, became the University's very first Student Government (SG) president.
December 5, 2016

Brain Institute Designated 'Nikon Center Of Excellence'
Florida Atlantic University's Brain Institute in Jupiter is now home to a Nikon Center of Excellence.
December 1, 2016

Having Former Politicians on Board Helps Complete Mergers
Study finds appointing former politicians and regulators to boards of directors or management teams influences corporate mergers and acquisitions and improves the financial performance of acquiring companies.
November 30, 2016

and Neuro Pharmalogics Enter into Licensing Agreement
has entered into a licensing agreement with Neuro Pharmalogics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for patients with rare neurological diseases.
November 29, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Announces Winter Schedule
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
November 28, 2016

alumnus Eduardo Padrón Receives Medal from Obama
Eduardo Padrón, president of Miami Dade College and an alumnus of Florida Atlantic University College of Business, was one of 21 people to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday at the White House.
November 22, 2016

Tech Runway® Graduates 'Venture Class III' Entrepreneurs
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® recently celebrated the graduation of "Venture Class III", a special ceremony to commemorate the third class of companies to complete the Tech Runway® program.
November 17, 2016

Foundation Board Appoints Three New Members
The Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Marny Glasser; Michael L. Miller; and Bernard Paul-Hus.
November 17, 2016

Diplomacy Team Earns Top Honors at National Model United Nations Competition
Florida Atlantic University's Diplomacy Program recently received three awards for academic excellence at the National Model United Nations simulation in Washington, D.C.
November 17, 2016

Hispanics More Cautious about Holiday Spending and Economy
Hispanics are more cautious about their holiday spending this year with 1 in 5 saying they will not be shopping at all, according to a national survey by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
November 17, 2016

Climate Warming and Melting Sea Ice Impacts on Arctic Whales
Harbor Branch study shows the relationship between changing sea ice and beluga whale migration and habitat patterns of several populations over two decades of dramatic sea ice changes in the Pacific Arctic.
November 17, 2016

Former NBA Player Inducted into Halls of Fame
's Schmidt College of Medicine's advisory board member and donor Jack Laub was recently inducted into the James P. Kelly University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame and the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame.
November 16, 2016

Scientists Recreating Cancer-Fighting Sea Sponge Compound
Harbor Branch scientists are researching ways to create a biosynthetic version of a compound found in a sea sponge that is very active against cancer cells.
November 15, 2016

Does a 'Bad' Apple Spoil the Bunch?
researchers and collaborators conducted a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study on twins to identify the degree to which siblings contribute to the increase in delinquent behavior and alcohol misuse.
November 14, 2016

Students Support Haiti with Relief Effort
The community came together to start a Help for Haiti relief effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
November 14, 2016

Adams Center Hosts 'HatchPad Engage! Boca Raton' Nov. 16
will host "HatchPad Engage! Boca Raton" on Wednesday at the College of Business.
November 14, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Hosts Ambassador Ken Adelman
Jupiter's LLS present's a lecture by Ambassador Adelman on Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Society complex at 's John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.
November 14, 2016

Celebrates International Education Week
Florida Atlantic University's International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from Monday, Nov. 14 through Friday, Nov. 18.
November 10, 2016

Conducts Professional Development in Egypt
Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Education recently traveled to Egypt to deliver intensive professional development to hand-picked educators in Cairo.
November 4, 2016

Honors Art2Music Awards Recipients
Luis Castillo and Sarah Rabinowitz received awards.
November 3, 2016

and Friends Honor Phil Smith for His Generosity
Friends and colleagues gathered at Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale recently to honor Phil Smith, a leading Broward County businessman who recently gave his alma mater, , a generous gift.
November 1, 2016

Honors 2016 Talon Award Recipients
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2016.
October 31, 2016

U.S. Department of Education Awards $4.4 Million Grant
This Hispanic Serving Institution project (Title III) will increase underrepresented Hispanics in computer-related careers, and facilitate successful post-degree employment or graduate school enrollment.
October 26, 2016

Trump Closing to Within Three Points of Clinton in Florida
Donald Trump has closed to within three points of Hillary Clinton in what the Republican nominee has called the "must-win" state of Florida, according to a poll of 500 likely Florida voters conducted by .
October 26, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Presents Former NASA Astronaut Sandra Magnus
Lecture by Former NASA Astronaut Sandra Magnus on Thurs, Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Society complex.
October 19, 2016

Women's Scholarship House Celebrates 20 Years
Built in 1996, the BPWSH is an on-campus residence hall for women with strong academic promise that are in need of outside financial assistance.
October 19, 2016

Can a Toothpaste Save Your Life?
A study on a plaque identifying toothpaste has shown significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body. These findings support the premise of reductions in heart attacks and strokes.
October 19, 2016

to Celebrate Homecoming 2016 'Owlympics'
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Homecoming 2016 "Owlympics" beginning Saturday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 29, on 's Boca Raton, Broward and Jupiter campuses.
October 19, 2016

's College of Education Receives $5.6 Million Grant
The Wallace Foundation has selected Florida Atlantic University as one of seven universities to participate in a national $47-million initiative.
October 19, 2016

Supports Graduate Research with 3MT Competition
A group of Florida Atlantic University graduate students have three minutes to explain their research to an audience with no background in their area of study.
October 18, 2016

Clinton Opens Six-Point Lead over Trump in Florida
Hillary Clinton has opened up a six-point lead over Donald Trump in the critical battleground state of Florida, according to a new survey by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
October 13, 2016

Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Announced
Phillip Boiselle, M.D., a leader in thoracic imaging and innovation, will serve as dean of 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine effective in January 2017. He comes to from Harvard Medical School.
October 13, 2016

Libraries to Present 'Aaron Kula's KCJO
The Libraries and the Jewish Cultural Society at will present Aaron Kula's nine-member Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra (KCJO) for a concert of traditional and beloved Klezmer tunes.
October 13, 2016

Riverside Hotel's Dobrikow is 2016 Business Leader of the Year
's College of Business to honor Heiko Dobrikow, executive vice president at The Las Olas Company, general manager of the Riverside Hotel and chairman of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.
October 12, 2016

Launches 'Healthy Campus 2020' Initiative
Healthy Campus 2020 is a national effort by the American College Health Association to improve the overall health of students, faculty and staff on college campuses nationwide.
October 12, 2016

Harbor Branch Scientists Assess Sharks and Rays in Lagoon
Two Harbor Branch scientists, along with collaborators, are assessing the health and abundance of sharks and rays in the Indian River Lagoon.
October 11, 2016

Cyberbullying Expert Provides Important Tips to Stay Safe
Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., provides important tips to prevent children and young adults from being victimized. He is internationally renowned for his groundbreaking work on cyberbullying and safe social media use.
October 11, 2016

Owls Racing Takes First Place at Formula SAE Match Race
The Florida Atlantic University Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) racing team won first place in the 3rd Annual Formula SAE Match Race at the Lamar County Speedway in Barnesville, Georgia.
October 10, 2016

to Host Events for Disability Awareness Month
Florida Atlantic University will be hosting events at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Davie campuses to commemorate Disability Awareness Month during October.
October 4, 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's Grandson Shares Lessons Learned at
Arun Gandhi felt it was important to share his grandfather’s views on nonviolence, forgiveness, and peaceful revolution.
October 4, 2016

Boynton Beach High Students Train at Simulation Center
Students from Boynton Beach High School had the opportunity to experience what it's like to be a physician for the day as they learned how to respond to medical emergencies using simulation technology.
September 30, 2016

Exhibition Features Pop Culture Political Paraphernalia
University Galleries presents "Political Sideshow 2016: From 'Bitch' to (Big) 'Nuts' and Beyond," an exhibition of election campaign paraphernalia and artworks examining the current presidential campaign.
September 30, 2016

Former U.S. Ambassador 'Skipp' Orr to Lecture at
Robert "Skipp" Orr, former U.S. ambassador and alumnus, presents "The Evolution of a U.S. Ambassador: Policy and Perspective in a Global Age."
September 29, 2016

and Sancilio & Company to Train Skilled Workforce
Scientists from Sancilio & Company, Inc., a local biotech company, have joined forces with 's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology to train a biopharmaceutical and drug development workforce.
September 29, 2016

Alumni Association Honors 2016 Outstanding Young Owls Award Recipients
The Alumni Association recently hosted its third annual Outstanding Young Owls Ceremony & Reception to honor exceptional young alumni.
September 27, 2016

's COM Affiliates with Local Jewish Academy for Medical Studies Program
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has entered into an agreement with the Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) to create a Medical Studies Program.
September 27, 2016

Worm Holds Key to Treating Epilepsy and Rapid Drug Discovery
Researchers from , in collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute, have opened up the possibilities for rapid drug screens to treat seizures in the near future by using a microscopic nematode worm.
September 26, 2016

Jupiter Presents Award-Winning Author
Jupiter LLS and Honors College Presents Author Edwidge Danticat
September 26, 2016

Max Planck- Premier Doctoral Program
The nation's first International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Brain and Behavior via collaboration launched this fall semester with five students from .
September 22, 2016

Hispanics Backing Clinton Over Trump in Five Key States
Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump among Hispanics in the key battleground states of Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Colorado and North Carolina, according to a new survey by .
September 22, 2016

Jose Alvarez Speaks at to Celebrate International Peace Day
In celebration of United Nations Peace Day, the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art hosted a talk by nationally known artist Jose Alvarez.
September 21, 2016

NSF Funds Design of Holographic Underwater Microscope
The National Science Foundation recently awarded a multi-year grant to a group of Harbor Branch scientists to pursue work on an underwater holographic imaging system.
September 20, 2016

Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Announced
Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., a leading astronomer and researcher, has been named as the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science effective January 2017. He comes to from the University of Florida.
September 14, 2016

to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Events
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with a series of events for students, faculty and staff.
September 14, 2016

Hospitality Management Program Ranked Among Top 30 in U.S.
Florida Atlantic University's Hospitality & Tourism Management program is among the top 30 in the United States, according to the latest rankings published by The Best Schools Magazine.
September 13, 2016

Index Shows Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory
The latest national index produced by and FIU faculty indicates the U.S. housing market as a whole is moving marginally deeper into buy territory.
September 13, 2016

's Hispanic Honor Society Earns National Award
's Rho Omicron Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, received the prestigious Ignacio and Sophie Galbis Award, presented to the most outstanding chapter nationwide.
September 12, 2016

'Keep Memories Alive - Walking with the Stars Affair'
's Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center will host "Keep Memories Alive -- Walking with the Stars Affair" on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton.
September 12, 2016

The Thrill of the Vote: Episodes in Democracy
The exhibition includes rare books, newspaper illustrations and other pieces that portray the history of voting rights.
September 9, 2016

Student Group Celebrates Women in Computing
ACM-W has more than 100 chapters worldwide, and supports, celebrates, and advocates internationally for the full engagement of women in all aspects of the computing field.
September 9, 2016

'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur Daymond John Shares Success Story
Celebrated fashion pioneer, best-selling author and branding guru Daymond John shared his rags-to-riches story and the lessons he's learned as a successful entrepreneur with an audience of more than 2,000.
September 9, 2016

Poll Shows Hispanics Turn to Social Media for Political News
Hispanics in the United States are increasingly optimistic about the nation's economy and their own personal financial situation, according to a new national survey by .
September 8, 2016

New Graduate Study Lounge for Students
Graduate students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University, as well as students within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, now have an exclusive lounge in the Wimberly Library.
September 8, 2016

Executive Director Named at Harbor Branch
Anton Post, Ph.D. will lead Environmental and Ocean Science research at Florida Atlantic University.
September 8, 2016

New Technology Provides a 'Voice' for Hospitalized Patients
A tablet-based communication application called "Speak for Myself(TM)," developed at 's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is proving to be an invaluable tool empowering patients who are voiceless.
September 8, 2016

New Distinguished Lecture Series
The series begins on Wednesday, Oct. 5 and includes lectures presented by faculty in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters.
September 8, 2016

Study Shows Americans More Politically Polarized than Ever
Results of a study using nationally representative surveys of 10 million U.S. residents show that Americans are not only more politically polarized than ever but that more people identify as independent.
September 7, 2016

New Advancement Vice President Hired
Florida Atlantic University has appointed one of the country's most successful fundraisers to lead the university into a new era of donor relations and to spearhead a capital campaign.
September 6, 2016

Dept. of Theatre & Dance Presents 'Omnium Gatherum'
Finalist for the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Omnium Gatherum" is a delicious gathering of people, opinions, food and frenzy all swirling over the global implications of 9/11.
September 6, 2016

Celebrates Constitution Day
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Constitution Day with a series of events on Thursday, Sept. 15
September 1, 2016

Receives $2 Million Grant for Advanced Nursing Program
's College of Nursing will use the grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to grow South Florida's primary care workforce and address unmet health care needs of underserved populations.
August 30, 2016

Affordable Care Act Improves Access but Disparities Persist
Faculty at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Miami reviewed nearly 100 studies of the ACA, dating back to 2010, compiling key findings about the ACA's impact on the U.S. health care system.
August 29, 2016
to Host Annual Letterpress Appreciation Day Celebration
The Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts at will celebrate Letterpress Appreciation Day with an open house on Sunday, Sept. 18, and on Monday, Sept. 19, from noon to 5 p.m. each day.
August 24, 2016

Receives $5 Million Gift from Phil and Susan Smith
announces a $5 million gift from Phil and Susan Smith to establish The Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise at the College of Business, which will name its main tower Phil Smith Hall in his honor.
August 24, 2016

Poll Finds Trump Edging Out Clinton in Florida
Republican nominee Donald Trump leads Democrat Hillary Clinton in Florida 43 to 41 percent, with Libertarian Gary Johnson taking 8 percent, Green Party candidate Jill Stein 2 percent and 5 percent undecided.
August 24, 2016

'Cans for Cites' to Benefit Beyond Food Program
Florida Atlantic University faculty, staff and students who find a parking ticket on their windshield this week can hold on to their money.
August 23, 2016

' Guardian' to Enhance Student Safety
's Police Department is launching " Guardian," a free mobile app that turns any smartphone into a personal safety device.
August 22, 2016

Not In My Town
Not in My Town is a musical drama in one act based on the events surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard
August 19, 2016

Compound from Marine Sponge Reduces Pancreatic Tumor Size
A deep-water marine sponge that contains leiodermatolide has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and block cancer cells from dividing using extremely low concentrations of the natural compound.
August 18, 2016

's Incoming Freshman Class Boasts Highest GPA Ever
Florida Atlantic University's incoming freshman class boasts the highest GPA in the university's history.
August 18, 2016

New Collaboration Stations to Help 's Online Students
Florida Atlantic University's Center for e-Learning has gifted collaboration stations to the Wimberly Library.
August 18, 2016

Celebrates 2016 College Colors Day
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 2.
August 16, 2016

Study Sheds Light on Efficacy of Sexual Assault Hotlines
Today, there are more than 1,000 crisis hotline affiliates in the United States alone. Yet, despite their widespread use, much remains unknown or unclear about their service efficacy.
August 11, 2016

A.E. Backus and Florida's Highwaymen Exhibition
University Galleries presents the exhibition, "A.E. Backus and Florida's Highwaymen: History, Commerce and Art."
August 11, 2016

Former Runner Swaps Sneakers for Lab Coat
Jana Olivova received bachelor's degrees in neuroscience and psychology from Florida Atlantic University on Tuesday, August 9.
August 10, 2016

Graduate Studying Deadly Bacteria in Florida
Gabrielle Barbarite received her doctorate in integrative biology on Tuesday, August 9.
August 10, 2016

Left-Most Digit on Home's Asking Price Matters Most
The best technique for pricing a home when listing it for sale is setting the asking price just below a round number, according to recent research published by the Journal of Housing Research.
August 10, 2016

Graduate Named College President
Joaquin Martinez, Ph.D., received his doctorate in higher education leadership from on August 9.
August 10, 2016

Professor Awarded International Distinguished Fellowship
The International Academy of Cardiology recently awarded a distinguished fellowship to Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.P.H. in 's College of Medicine, for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine.
August 9, 2016

Hosts Florida Developmental Research Schools Conference
More than 300 people attended the Florida Developmental Research Schools Conference hosted by Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School on the Boca Raton campus on August 3.
August 5, 2016

Exhibition of Works by Painter Walter Hnatysh
The University Galleries will present "Walter Hnatysh Survey: The Florida Years 1989- 2016," from Friday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 22 in the Schmidt Center Gallery.
August 5, 2016

Poll Finds Two-Thirds of Hispanics Voting for Clinton
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump nationally by 48 percent among Hispanics - nearly twice the 26 percent margin she held in May - and has greatly increased her favorability rating, according to a new poll.
August 4, 2016

Think Millennials Are the 'Hookup Generation?'
You're wrong, according to a new sex study that really contradicts the widespread notion that Millennials are the "hookup" generation, which is popularized by dating apps like "Tinder" and others.
August 2, 2016

Two Former Olympians Call Florida Atlantic University Home
Cherene Castillo and Steve Grotowski – both employees of – reflect back on their once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Castillo represented her native Canada in the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, Australia playing softball. Grotowski represented his native Great Britain in the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London, England playing beach volleyball.
August 1, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Announces Fall Schedule
Florida Atlantic University has announced the Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Monday, Oct. 10.
August 1, 2016

Daymond John of ABC's 'Shark Tank' to Speak at Sept. 8
Tickets are available at the Box Office, located in the Student Union, or online at www.fauevents.com.
July 28, 2016

Start-up Mitigates Risks from Sea-level Rise, Flooding
Coastal Risk Consulting, a new start-up company formed by an professor, has developed technology to evaluate and mitigate risks from encroaching seas along Florida's southeast coast and other regions.
July 28, 2016

Series of Courses in Entrepreneurship Open to Public in Fall
's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will host a special topic series of courses this fall in entrepreneurship, open to students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the public.
July 25, 2016

's RoboBoat Team Takes Second Place
Florida Atlantic University's RoboBoat team recently won second place out of 13 teams at the ninth annual International RoboBoat Competition in Virginia Beach, Va.
July 22, 2016

I-SENSE and Dioxide Materials(TM) Partner to Cut Energy Costs
's I-SENSE and Dioxide Materials(TM) have formed a unique partnership to develop and evaluate a novel low-cost, low-power, wireless CO2 sensing system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning applications.
July 14, 2016

New Chair of College of Nursing Advisory Board
Teresa "Terry" Fedele, a nurse and retired hospital executive who has served as a member of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing's Advisory Board since 2013, will now serve as chair of the board.
July 12, 2016

Sherry Bees Named Principal of A.D. Henderson and High
Florida Atlantic University has named Sherry Bees as its principal/director of the A.D. Henderson University School and High School.
July 12, 2016

Hispanics Consider Global Warming a Serious Problem
poll finds four out of five Hispanics believe that global warming is a serious problem and a majority of them said it's an important issue that will guide who they'll vote for in 2016 presidential election.
July 7, 2016

The 'Taboo' of Retirement for Catholic Priests
You've heard about physician shortages. But, Catholic priests? They are in a similar dilemma with fewer options to retire from their diocese. And, unlike medicine, priesthood is not a lucrative profession.
July 7, 2016

Driving, Dementia - Gauging Safe Driving in Older Adults
Almost half of all drivers are over the age of 65. With declining cognitive processes in older adults such as Alzheimer's disease, there is concern for public safety and unsafe driving in this population.
July 6, 2016

Theatre Lab to Produce a Three-play Season for 2016-17
Theatre Lab is in the process of completing a renovation of its intimate 99-seat Heckscher Stage theater space in Parliament Hall to accommodate the design elements for full production.
July 1, 2016

New Study Pinpoints Behavior Type Linked to Binge Drinking
Binge drinking -- almost a rite of passage -- peaks during the college years. So this begs the question, "Are there specific characteristics associated with high-level binge drinking habits in college students?"
June 30, 2016

Study Shows Homes in Gated Communities Command Higher Prices
Homes in gated communities command significantly higher prices, but these neighborhoods' additional amenities can also reduce sale prices because they bring maintenance costs that outweigh their benefits.
June 30, 2016

Flipping the Script on Sexual Assault
Florida Atlantic University will become the first public university in the United States to offer an evidence-based training proven to reduce a woman's risk of sexual assault.
June 29, 2016

Grant Helps Health Center Expand Care for Patients in Need
's Westgate Community Health Center has received a $600,000 grant from the Farris Foundation to increase access to nurse-led primary and mental care services for underserved populations.
June 28, 2016

Midsummer Makers Marketplace at on June 25
The Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts' Midsummer Makers Marketplace will be in full swing Saturday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the T-6 Lab, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
June 21, 2016

New Dean of Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Florida Atlantic University has appointed Ellen S. Goldey, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, effective Monday, Aug. 1.
June 20, 2016

Survival of the Fittest Sperm - New Device for Infertility
A researcher has developed a new device for assisted reproductive technology that can quickly, easily and cost effectively select only the healthiest sperm without causing DNA damage.
June 16, 2016

Remembers Victims of Orlando Shooting
Florida Atlantic University is remembering the 49 victims and dozens injured in the recent Orlando mass shooting with a series of events at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses.
June 16, 2016

Study Reveals if Spirituality Helps Grieving Parents Cope
A racially and ethnically diverse nursing study examined parents' mental health and personal growth following their child's death in the hospital, and the role of spirituality or religion in helping them cope.
June 8, 2016

and UF Study Impact of Agriculture and Food Industries
The study analyzed the role and importance of agriculture, natural resources, and food industries in Palm Beach County.
June 7, 2016

Walter and Lalita Janke Research Fund Announce Funded Projects
Florida Atlantic University recently received a $1 million gift from Dr. Walter and Lalita Janke to establish the Walter and Lalita Janke Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund.
June 7, 2016

Sport Management MBA Ranks Among Top Three Programs in World
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business MBA in Sport Management program is among the best in the world and first in Florida, according to the latest rankings from SportBusiness International.
June 7, 2016

U.S. Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory
The latest national index produced by and FIU faculty indicates the United States housing market is moving deeper into buy territory, suggesting residential housing markets around the country are sound.
June 6, 2016

Engineered Protein May Be New Approach to Treat Cancer
researchers have developed a group of proteins called tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases designed as specific inhibitors of selected MMP targets that could potentially treat osteoarthritis and cancer.
June 6, 2016

President John Kelly Receives Award of Excellence
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly recently received the Gaeta Chairman’s Award of Excellence by the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.
June 3, 2016

Foundation Board Appoints Seven New Members
The Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed seven new members.
June 3, 2016

Instructor on Mission to Bring Hope to Ugandan Village
When Elizabeth Gillespie first traveled to Uganda in the summer of 2013, she witnessed things that would trouble most people. Still, she goes back. "You physically leave, but a part of you never really does."
June 3, 2016

Professor Receives International 'Humanity in Science Award'
Waseem Asghar, Ph.D. received the award for his work on developing a new diagnostic biosensing platform that could be used to remotely detect and determine treatment options for HIV and other diseases.
June 2, 2016

Poll Finds Hispanics Favor Clinton Over Trump by 23 Percent
Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 23 percent among Hispanics, who see her as better prepared for improving the economy and keeping them safe from terrorism, according to a new national survey by .
June 2, 2016

Major Shift in Americans' Attitudes About Same-sex Behavior
A new study shows that since the 1990s, the percentage of adults who accept same-sex behavior has quadrupled, and those who have participated in same-sex experiences has doubled.
June 1, 2016

Presented With Higher Education Leadership Award
Florida Gov. Rick Scott recently presented Florida Atlantic University with the Governor's Higher Education Leadership Award for Most Improved University in Performance Funding.
May 31, 2016

Festival Rep at
Professional actors join students to present a musical and a comedy in this summer festival.
May 31, 2016

Summer May be the Hottest Season to Buy and Sell a Home
While spring is traditionally the busiest time for real estate sales, this summer could prove to be the hottest time for buying or selling a home, according to a real estate economist at .
May 31, 2016
Tech Runway Announces Fourth Class of Companies
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® has selected its fourth Venture Vintage class of startup and early-stage companies to participate in its business accelerator program.
May 26, 2016

Paintings of Award-Winning Artist Helen Salzberg on Display
The Arthur and Mata Jaffe Center for Book Arts is currently hosting "Dialogue Revisited," an exhibition of works by award-winning artist and poet Helen M. Salzburg.
May 26, 2016

Study Documents African Monkeys Eating Bats
Interactions between primates and bats have poorly documented, and detailed reports have been rare, until now. An study is the first to report implications for animal-human disease transmission.
May 24, 2016

KCO and Aaron Kula Present ‘South Pacific'
Maestro Aaron Kula's 40-member KCO will present the concert version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 1949 Broadway musical "South Pacific."
May 23, 2016

Approved for Surgery, Emergency Medicine Residencies
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation for residency programs in general surgery and emergency medicine, in collaboration with its member teaching hospitals.
May 23, 2016

Gov. Scott Visits to Sign College Affordability Bill
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Florida Atlantic University to sign HB 7019, a bill that will offer more affordable higher education in the state.
May 23, 2016

's Theatre Lab Celebrates Successful First Season
Since its grand opening in August 2015, more than 1,500 people have attended a Theatre Lab event.
May 17, 2016

'Virtual Partner' Elicits Emotional Responses from a Human
"How does it 'feel' to interact behaviorally with a machine?" To answer that question, scientists created a virtual partner that can elicit emotional responses from its human partner in real-time.
May 17, 2016

New Board of Trustees Appointments
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Malcolm J. Dorman, M.D. and reappointed Abdol Moabery to the Board of Trustees.
May 17, 2016

Physical Activity 'Magic Bullet' for Obesity, Heart Disease
Professors have evaluated the totality of evidence and conclude that regular physical activity has the closest resemblance to a "magic bullet" to fight the epidemic of obesity and cardiovascular disease.
May 16, 2016

Alumna Honored at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Florida Atlantic University alumna Emiliana Molina recently received the Deborah Orin Scholarship from the White House Correspondents' Association.
May 12, 2016

and Town of Jupiter Celebrate Arbor Day
Florida Atlantic University and Town of Jupiter officials recently celebrated Arbor Day and Honored Former Jupiter Mayor in the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum on 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
May 11, 2016

NSF Grant Supports Research Computing Infrastructure at
A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will enable to install networking infrastructure to amplify its ability to conduct data-intensive science and engineering research.
May 11, 2016

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Bison Bones in Vero Beach
In what is considered one of the oldest and most important archaeological digs in North America, scientists uncovered what they believe are the bones of a 13,000- to 14,000-year-old extinct species of bison.
May 11, 2016

Renowned Neuroscientist to Lead 's New Brain Institute
Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a renowned neuroscientist and leading expert in synaptic pharmacology, neurotransmitter transporters, and neurogenetics, is at the helm of the newly-formed Brain Institute.
May 10, 2016

Nation's Top Archaeologists to Visit Old Vero Site Project
Members of the Society of American Archaeologists will visit the Old Vero Site, overseen by Harbor Branch.
May 9, 2016

High to Host Drone Competition
Students from across the state will travel to Florida Atlantic University for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Championship.
May 6, 2016

Fulbright Scholar Olga Bakina Graduates
Olga Bakina, a Fulbright scholar from the Ukraine, received her M.S. in biomedical science at 's graduation ceremony this morning. Bakina will be pursuing a Ph.D. at Helmholtz Zentrum in Munich, Germany.
May 6, 2016

Graduate Shares War Experiences Through Writing
After five deployments overseas with the United States Army, Patrick Martin, 30, turned to writing as an outlet from his war experiences.
May 6, 2016

Sea-level Rise Summit Sets the Stage for Adaptation
recently hosted the Third Sea-level Rise Summit with more than 250 participants in attendance. The conference featured experts from the public and private sectors, as well as scientists and researchers.
May 6, 2016

Celebrates Spring 2016 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,190 degrees today and tomorrow during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
May 5, 2016

Honors Brent Burns as 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee
Alumni from eight of 's colleges were honored for their career accomplishments, and Brent Burns, B.B.A. '81, was introduced as the 2016 inductee into the AA Hall of Fame.
May 4, 2016

Apps, Drones Part of 's Senior Design Showcase
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science will host its Senior Design Showcase on Wednesday, May 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., in Boca Raton.
May 4, 2016

Eight High Students to Also Earn College Degrees
Florida Atlantic University's spring commencement ceremonies highlights the accomplishments of eight High School students.
May 3, 2016
First Graduate of -Max Planck Degree Program
Brati Das, 32, recently became the first student approved to graduate with Florida Atlantic University's Integrative Biology and Neuroscience (IBAN) degree.
May 3, 2016

Cuba Native Secures 12-month Position to Continue Neuroscience Research
's Wilkes Honors College senior Roberto Hernandez was awarded a research supplement from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
May 2, 2016

Medical Students Become Nation's Newest Physicians
's College of Medicine celebrated a long-anticipated day as it conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees to 61 members of the class of 2016, making them the nation's newest physicians.
April 29, 2016

Sea-level Rise Summit to Coincide with Local Flooding Risks
Just as parts of South Florida are bracing for potential flooding risks in low-lying areas, is leading efforts to bring together professionals to help identify solutions and develop adaptation pathways.
April 28, 2016

State Farm Grant to Provide Financial Literacy Education
's Center for Economic Education within the College of Business has received $5,000 from State Farm to supply financial literacy educational materials and workshops for local area educators.
April 28, 2016

That’s Amoré: Ocean Drone Identifies Grouper Mating Calls
Just as the sun sets, hundreds of groupers gather at their favorite hangouts along the shelf breaks in the southeast U.S., Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Basin to spawn – and they’re pretty vocal about it.
April 27, 2016

Nursing Students, Faculty Offer Helping Hand to Feet in Need
Among the many health issues that negatively impact the homeless, issues related to their feet are ever present and often left untreated resulting in significant health risks and decreased quality of life.
April 26, 2016

Words To Assure Protection for Whistleblowers Can Evoke Fear
New study finds that vivid language intended to assure potential whistleblowers they will be protected from retaliation is instead likely to evoke fear and make them less likely to report misconduct.
April 26, 2016

Wave Competition Announces Winners
Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research recently hosted a celebratory event for the inaugural Wave Competition, an undergraduate research and entrepreneurial contest.
April 25, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Awards $11,000 in Scholarships
Jupiter's LLS awarded 11 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students.
April 25, 2016

Senator Joe Negron Visits 's College of Business
Florida's incoming Senate President Joe Negron visited Florida Atlantic University's College of Business on the last day of his four-day tour of the state university system.
April 22, 2016

Preschoolers to Rally for Earth Day
Preschool students from 's Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development will stage their support for the environment as part of 's annual Earth Day celebration.
April 21, 2016

Hosts First U.S. Clinical Trial for Lewy Body Dementia
There are currently no medications available to specifically treat Lewy Body dementia (LBD). 's College of Medicine is spearheading the South Florida site for the first U.S. clinical trial for LBD.
April 21, 2016

Steven D. Roper Named Founding Executive Director
Steven D. Roper, Ph.D., has been appointed as the founding executive director of the Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative at Florida Atlantic University.
April 20, 2016

Hosts 47th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Gary W. Perry will host the University's 47th annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 20.
April 19, 2016

MPFI Scholar Earns Top Spot in Competition
Five students participating in the MPFI Scholars program showcased research at the Symposium for Young Neuroscientists and Professors of the Southeast (SYNAPSE) in Clinton, S.C.
April 19, 2016

Researcher Receives NIH Grant for MS and Cancer Treatment
A leading scientist has received $540,250 from the NIH to continue his groundbreaking research to develop new therapeutic agents for collagen-based diseases including multiple sclerosis, cancer and sepsis.
April 19, 2016

New Video Messaging Platform Wins Business Plan Competition
student David Parshenkov is the winner of this year's Business Plan Competition with an idea for a communications tool he hopes will bring users together to share an experience via picture and video.
April 15, 2016

New Method to Preserve Device to Monitor HIV Treatment
Inspired by pregnancy tests, scientists have developed a method to store microfluidic devices for months without refrigeration, giving developing countries an inexpensive and reliable way to treat patients.
April 13, 2016

Market Returns Affected By Which Party Wins White House
Which party wins the United States presidential election in November could change how investors play the stock market for years to come, says an College of Business professor
April 13, 2016

High Student Meets President Obama
Florida Atlantic University High School student Hannah Herbst participated in President Barack Obama's sixth annual White House Science Fair on Wednesday, April 13 at 1 p.m.
April 11, 2016

Honors College Hosts Summer Program
April 8, 2016

Alaska to Florida, to Host Third Sea-level Rise Summit
The sub-tropics and the Arctic are rarely discussed together, and comparing shared experiences is expected to unlock new insights and generate a blueprint for solutions and adaptation.
April 8, 2016

Celebrates Fifth Annual Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its fifth annual gala in the Stadium.
April 8, 2016

Announces Five Finalists in Business Plan Competition
Florida Atlantic University has announced the five finalists for this year's Business Plan Competition, hosted by 's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business on Monday, April 11.
April 6, 2016

Wilkes Honors College to Host 14th Annual Symposium
Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College will host the 14th annual Honors College Symposium and Research Day on Friday, April 8.
April 6, 2016

Students Showcase Findings at Research Symposium
Florida Atlantic University's Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) hosted the sixth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
April 5, 2016

New Head of Tech Runway Announced
Rhys L. Williams has joined Florida Atlantic University as its new associate vice president and managing director of Tech Runway.
April 4, 2016

Bobby and Barbara Campbell Donate $5 Million for Athletic Complex
The gift will name the Bobby and Barbara Campbell Academic Success Center within the Complex
April 4, 2016

's OwlThon Raises Record Amount for Charity
Florida Atlantic University's annual Dance Marathon fundraiser raised a record $188,234.16 for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN).
April 3, 2016

to Host Annual Dance Marathon Fundraiser
Florida Atlantic University's annual Dance Marathon fundraiser will begin on Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m., and end on Sunday, April 3 at 2:15 a.m. in 's Recreation and Fitness Center.
April 1, 2016

Harbor Branch Project to Help Sportfishing Industry
Research funded by a grant from the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will design and test experimental means of growning bonefish for stock enhancement.
April 1, 2016

‘U.S. News & World Report’ Ranks Graduate Nursing Programs
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing rapidly rises to No. 44 and No. 46 in latest "U.S. News & World Report" national ranking of best graduate nursing programs.
April 1, 2016
A.D. Henderson to Host SeaPerch Competition
Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School will host local middle school and high school teams in a regional SeaPerch competition on Saturday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 1, 2016

Using the Human Genome to Repurpose Medicine for Zika Virus
A professor has identified 55 drug targets for the Zika virus from the human genome, leading to the identification of 79 FDA-approved drugs currently being used to treat other conditions such as cancer.
April 1, 2016

Diplomacy Team Receives Model UN Award
Florida Atlantic University's Diplomacy Program has received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations competition in New York City.
March 31, 2016
Native Orchid Discovered at 's Boca Raton Campus
The Toothed Rein Orchid, native only to central and south Florida within the United States, has been discovered along the Tortuga Trail at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus.
March 31, 2016

Gov. Scott Visits A.D. Henderson University School, High
Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited A.D. Henderson University School and High School today to witness firsthand the innovative education within the world of STEM that is being offered to its students.
March 30, 2016

Publishes Book to Honor 100 Women of Distinction
The contributions to by 100 women are celebrated in "Legacymakers: 100 Women of Distinction at Florida Atlantic University."
March 30, 2016

Receives $2.9 Million NIH Grant for Bilingual Study
A psychology professor will continue a unique longitudinal study of bilingual development in children, focusing on language, literacy, cognitive growth, and academic achievement for Spanish-speaking children.
March 30, 2016

Daymond John of ABC's 'Shark Tank' to Speak at Sept. 8
Daymond John, founder of FUBU and co-star of ABC's "Shark Tank," will speak at on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday, April 1.
March 30, 2016

New Grant for College of Nursing Doctoral Nursing Students
The College of Nursing has received a grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare to fund doctoral nursing students as part of a national initiative to support 1,000 nurse scholars.
March 29, 2016

Is HUD Housing Affordable? Not If You Factor Commute Costs
Where to live can be a dilemma for many Americans. A new study is the first to evaluate the affordability of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Multifamily recipients.
March 29, 2016

Sleep Tight, Fruit Fly - New Gene Identified
Fruit flies can tell us a lot about sleep deprivation and metabolic disorders. A study is the first to show that a conserved gene - translin - works as a modulator of sleep in response to metabolic changes.
March 24, 2016

New Study Shows Fewer Americans Now Pray, Believe in God
A new study by researchers at and their collaborators has revealed a dramatic decline in the number of adult Americans who pray or believe in God, hitting an all-time low in 2014.
March 23, 2016

Offers Free Hearing Screenings
Florida Atlantic University's Department of Communication Science and Disorders will host free hearing screenings on Tuesday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Thursday, April 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.
March 23, 2016

New Study Looks at 'Love' Hormone and Mother-Infant Bonding
The "love" hormone, oxytocin, is an indispensable part of childbirth and mother-child bonding. A new study at is looking at how a mother's levels of oxytocin might be different in women with depression.
March 22, 2016
The Passing of a Champion of Peace: Leon Charney
Leon Charney played a pivotal role in achieving the historic 1978 peace accords
March 22, 2016

INTERACT Contributes to Fewer Nursing Home Hospitalizations
Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers or INTERACT(TM) was implemented in phase I of The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' initiative to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents.
March 21, 2016

Medical Students Match 100 Percent for Residencies
The soon-to-be graduates in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine participated in "Match Day" to learn where they will be spending the next several years of medical training as residents.
March 18, 2016

Rockets to Top of BOG Performance Funding Model
today was ranked as the top-performing public university in the state by The Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees the State University System.
March 16, 2016

Hosts Pre-Health Professions Day
Pre-Health Professions Day is an opportunity for undergraduates, graduates, and the community to talk with representatives from health-related graduate and professional programs.
March 15, 2016

Receives $1.2 Million to Develop New Stroke Treatment
A biomedical scientist has received a $1.2 million grant from the James and Esther King Biomedical Research Program, Florida Department of Health, to develop a new and innovative approach to treat stroke.
March 15, 2016

Trump Up 23 Points in Florida, Where Clinton Leads by 28
Donald Trump leads Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz by 23 points in the latest survey of likely Republican voters in Florida, where Hillary Clinton leads Bernie Sanders by 28 points among Democrats, a new poll says
March 12, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Presents Harbor Branch Series
's Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture series by the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute beginning on Thursday, March 24.
March 10, 2016

to Host 2016 Gala
Florida Atlantic University will host its annual gala on Saturday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
March 10, 2016

High's Hannah Herbst Featured on Discovery Education
Florida Atlantic University High School student Hannah Herbst was featured live on Discovery Education to talk about her experience as "America's Top Young Scientist."
March 8, 2016

to Offer Criminal Justice Summer Camp
Florida Atlantic University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the College for Design and Social Inquiry will host a first of its kind criminal justice summer camp for high school students.
March 7, 2016

Troubling Outcomes for U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave
A new study is the first to examine the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and delays in medical care and forgone medical care for both working adults and their family members.
March 7, 2016

Unsteady Stocks Pushing Housing Market into Buy Territory
The latest national index produced by and FIU faculty indicates the housing market in the nation as a whole remains in buy territory, meaning homeowners can expect to build wealth faster than renters.
March 3, 2016

Experts Available on Impacts of Lake Okeechobee Discharge
Heavy rainfall led to the release of billions of gallons of water from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie River, which is damaging the delicate balance of freshwater and saltwater in surrounding estuaries.
March 3, 2016

Excavation Efforts Now Under Way At 'Old Vero Man' Site
Activity has resumed at the "Old Vero Man" Site in Vero Beach, an archaeological project that is overseen by 's Harbor Branch and Department of Anthropology.
March 2, 2016
Boys & Girls Clubs Student Exhibition
Students of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County exhibit works in photography and sculpture.
March 1, 2016

OWLs Racing Takes First Place at Formula South Invitational
Florida Atlantic University's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Racing Team recently finished first place overall at the fourth annual Formula South Invitational in Marietta, Ga.
March 1, 2016

#OscarSoWhite Boycott Unlikely to Affect Academy Awards
A boycott of the Academy Awards to protest the lack of racial diversity among the nominees is unlikely to create the change many hoped for, says an professor who has studied boycotts for almost 20 years.
February 25, 2016

Financial Analyst Team Advances in International Competition
A team of four College of Business students enrolled in the college's Financial Analyst Program are heading to Chicago after advancing to the Americas regional of the CFA Institute Research Challenge.
February 25, 2016

Diplomacy Program's First Endowed Scholarship Fund
Diplomacy Program announces its first endowed scholarship fund, established by Les and Judy Fishman.
February 24, 2016

Former Physics Professor Leaves $1.1 Million Endowment
Bjorn Nils Anders Lamborn, Ph.D., former physics professor and chair, has left a $1.1 million endowment to establish an Eminent Scholar Chair in Theoretical Physics, and a $100,000 scholarship endowment.
February 23, 2016

4-Year-Old Students Rally for Peace at
A group of preschoolers from 's Karen Slattery Center for Child Development advocated for peace on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
February 23, 2016

Celebrates National Engineers Week
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science will celebrate "Engineers Week 2016: Engineering the Tides of Change" from Monday, Feb. 22 to Friday, Feb. 26.
February 22, 2016

Making a Difference Through Mentoring
Florida Atlantic University launches the Mentoring Project to offer students extra support.
February 22, 2016

to Develop Robotic Boats with a 'Mind of Their Own'
Robotic boats that can move, think and make decisions on their own to help humans may be closer than you think. The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received an NSF grant for the project.
February 17, 2016

Honors Naren Gursahaney as Business Leader of the Year
's College of Business honored Naren Gursahaney, ADT president and chief executive officer, on Wednesday at the 24th annual Business Leader of the Year Awards breakfast at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
February 17, 2016

SNCF Supports Center for Holocaust & Human Rights Education
received a gift of $260,000 from SNCF America, Inc., to establish the SNCF America Holocaust and Human Rights Education Fund.
February 16, 2016

Department of Theatre and Dance to Present 'Country Wife'
"The Country Wife" by William Wycherley, will be presented from Friday, Feb. 19 through Sunday, Feb. 28.
February 15, 2016

to 'Tee it Up' for Veteran Student Success
Florida Atlantic University's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Project Courage Foundation, will host the first Veterans Scholarship Golf Classic.
February 15, 2016

Scientists Have Connection to Key Discovery in Physics
The recent discovery that gravitational waves exist, proving Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity, has excited physicists across the globe. scientists are no exception - and for good reason.
February 15, 2016

Tech Runway Debuts First Economic Impact Report
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway has released the results of its first-ever economic impact report.
February 15, 2016

Holds 10th Annual Global Shemin Trialogue
Florida Atlantic University presents the 10th annual Global Shemin Trialogue Seminar titled "Beating Plowshares into Swords: Religion and Violence."
February 12, 2016

Traveling Paper Studio to Stop at 's Jaffe Center for Gallery Talk
will host Jillian Bruschera, creator of The Mobile Mill traveling hand papermaking studio, on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 5 p.m.
February 12, 2016

Peter Sagal Coming to Theatre Lab
Peter Sagal of NPR's 'Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me' is coming to 's Theatre Lab as part of their Playwright's Forum.
February 12, 2016

to Host Science Olympiad
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host its ninth annual southeast Florida regional competition for the Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 11, 2016

New Tool Shows Available Computers
Florida Atlantic University has a new tool that displays the availability of the Wimberly Library's more than 230 student computers.
February 11, 2016

Honors College Student Presents at International Conference
's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College senior Lauren Goldsworthy recently presented at the 18th International Conference on Marine Biology and Ecology (ICMBE) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
February 11, 2016

Jupiter Named A '2015 Tree Campus USA' for Sixth Year
's Jupiter has received certification as a 2015 Tree Campus USA for the sixth year in a row by the Arbor Day Foundation.
February 11, 2016

Future Nurse Practitioners to Head to Guatemala
Twenty-two registered nurses studying to become nurse practitioners in 's Lynn College of Nursing will join professors on a trip that will transform their lives and how they think about providing healthcare.
February 11, 2016

Dress for Success with OWL Professional Clothes Closet
Florida Atlantic University has launched the OWL Professional Clothes Closet, a new initiative aimed at helping students dress appropriately for job interviews and networking events.
February 10, 2016

Study Shows 'A Word's Worth More Than a Thousand Pictures'
It's known that "a picture's worth a thousand words." But a new study begs to differ when it comes to young children and their influence on adults. But what's more important? How they look or what they say?
February 9, 2016

Harbor Branch Partners with Renowned Aquafeed Company
Harbor Branch recently entered into a partnership with Zeigler Bros., Inc. to collaborate on the development of high quality and more sustainable shrimp feeds.
February 9, 2016

Award-Winning Columnist, Sports Commentator and Author
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter will present a lecture by award-winning columnist, sports commentator and author John Feinstein.
February 8, 2016

NIH Awards $2.8 Million to Researchers and Collaborators
Researchers will work to define the mechanisms governing how cells decide whether to become a mature cell or whether to die. Their work will shed light on how to make transplantable tissues to cure diseases.
February 4, 2016

The President and American Capitalism since 1945
Brian Balogh will present the keynote address titled "Shopper in Chief: Presidential Leadership in America's Consumer's Republic."
February 3, 2016

Presents a French Film Festival
the Tournees Festival includes six films, running from Wednesday, Feb. 3 through Monday, Feb. 29.
February 3, 2016

Harbor Branch to Host Public Forum on Lagoon Health
The theme of the public outreach day of the 2016 Indian River Lagoon Symposium is "Engaging the Public: It's Our Lagoon!"
February 3, 2016

UN Representative at
Zainab Bangura at for Symposium on Sexual Violence in Conflict
February 3, 2016

's Schmidt College of Medicine Announces Interim Dean
Arthur J. Ross III, M.D., M.B.A., has joined 's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine as interim dean. Ross also will spearhead the national search for a permanent dean over the next several months.
February 2, 2016

focuses on student recruitment, retention and graduation
Continuing its laser-like focus on transitioning students seamlessly into the state workforce, Florida Atlantic University is investing in a number of strategic initiatives designed to enhance student success
February 2, 2016

'Beyond Food' to Help Students with Food Insecurity
Florida Atlantic University has partnered with Boca Helping Hands to launch "Beyond Food," a program aimed at helping students experiencing food insecurity.
February 1, 2016

to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses.
January 29, 2016

Honors Student Joins Ice Hockey Team Despite Challenges
Ramer studies neuroscience at the Honors College and believes his experience in the rink will help him prepare for his future.
January 29, 2016

's Vice President for Financial Affairs Recognized as Top Nonprofit CFO
Dorothy, Russell won the award for a nonprofit organization at the South Florida Business Journal's 2016 CFO Awards event.
January 29, 2016

's Board of Trustees Appointments
The Florida Board of Governors has appointed Shaun Davis and reappointed Robert Stilley to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.
January 28, 2016

's Harbor Branch to Help Relieve Poverty and Hunger
The saying, "Give a Man a Fish and You Feed Him for a Day. Teach a Man to Fish and You Feed Him for a Lifetime," aptly describes the partnership between 's Harbor Branch and Aquaculture without Frontiers.
January 27, 2016

's College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives $300,000 Gift from Bidtellect
The gift will allow the College to develop and establish curriculum, facilitate laboratory improvements, and provide an annual award to the top Bidtellect Laboratory researcher.
January 26, 2016

President Kelly Speaks at RADISE International
President John Kelly appeared at RADISE International alongside Gov. Rick Scott and Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera to discuss the company's manufacturing expansion and partnership with the University.
January 26, 2016

U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch Visits College of Medicine
U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch visited Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine to meet and discuss health policies and the changing health care system with medical students.
January 22, 2016

Hires New Head of Equal Opportunity, Title IX
Katrina Oliver, J.D., will join Florida Atlantic University as its new executive director of equity, inclusion and compliance and university Title IX coordinator on Monday, Feb. 1.
January 21, 2016

State University System kicks off pro-business campaign
Joined by state lawmakers and business leaders, members from across the State University System on Wednesday came together to celebrate its new campaign.
January 20, 2016

College of Nursing Receives $350,000 from Christine E. Lynn
's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received two gifts totaling $350,000 from local philanthropist, business owner and nurse Christine E. Lynn for faculty talent retention and student scholarships.
January 20, 2016

Latest Poll Shows Trump Surging to 48 Percent in Florida
poll shows Donald Trump has surged nearly 12 points in the last two months and is closing on half of the GOP vote in Florida, where Hillary Clinton has improved in all matchups against GOP frontrunners.
January 20, 2016

Jupiter Hosts Second Annual Owl Games Fundraiser
's John D. MacArthur Campus will host its second annual "Owl Games" fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Resources building (SR), 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.
January 19, 2016

Celebrates MLK Day with Events
Florida Atlantic University will hold a series of events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day from Monday, Jan. 18 through Jan. 21.
January 19, 2016

'Magna Carta 800 Years: Legacy of Liberty' Exhibit at Library
Exhibit traces history of one of the world's most famous documents from its British origin to its influence on the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights.
January 19, 2016

Receives NIH Grant to Develop Esophageal Cancer Stent
A bioengineer at will develop a novel biodegradable polymer stent that will be designed to prevent complications while at the same time serving as a drug delivery system for esophageal cancer therapy.
January 19, 2016

Florida First Lady Visits A.D. Henderson University School
Lab school wins first place in First Lady's 2015 Summer Literacy Adventure by reading more than 9,000 books.
January 14, 2016

Awarded First Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence
Florida Atlantic University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the College for Design and Social Inquiry has been granted the University's first-ever Fulbright scholar-in-residence.
January 12, 2016

Richard Gordon Donates $200,000 to 's Honors College
Richard Gordon, a longtime benefactor of Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, recently donated $200,000 to his two existing scholarship funds.
January 12, 2016

'Spirit of America: Colonial America Exhibition' at
Rare editions of some of the books and publications that inspired our Founding Fathers will be featured in the "Spirit of America: Colonial America Exhibition" at 's Wimberly Library.
January 9, 2016

Hal Linden at
hosts a reception with Hal Linden, legendary musician and star of Broadway, television and film.
January 6, 2016

Students Develop Meal Delivery App
students develop meal delivery app with help from new IBM software.
January 6, 2016

Study Shows Benefits of Regular Mammograms Extend to Elderly
A new study shows that black and white women ages 75 to 84 years who had an annual mammogram had lower 10-year breast cancer mortality than corresponding women who had biennial or no/irregular mammograms.
January 6, 2016

Register Now for 2016 Business Plan Competition
students, faculty and staff are invited to compete for cash and prizes in the 2016 Business Plan Competition, hosted by 's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship and the College of Business.
January 5, 2016

Names Roland Kidwell Director of Adams Center
Roland Kidwell, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Management Programs within the College of Business, has been named director of 's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.
January 4, 2016

Harbor Branch Unveils Ocean Technology Exhibit
"Sight, Sound and Dynamics in the Sea: The Role of Technology in Ocean Exploration" is the first in a series of exhibits featured under HBOI's "Mission: Ocean Discovery" program.
January 4, 2016

Jupiter's LLS Presents Kenneth R. Feinberg
Jupiter's LLS will present a lecture by Kenneth R. Feinberg on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. in the LLS complex at 's John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.
January 3, 2016
Leon Charney Awarded with Honorary Doctorate from
Florida Atlantic University has awarded Leon Charney an honorary doctorate in humane letters in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace through diplomacy.
December 21, 2015

Jupiter Lifelong Learning Society Presents Dr. Bennet Omalu
Jupiter's Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture by Dr. Bennet Omalu on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Society complex at 's John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.
December 21, 2015

Introduces 'Owl Perks' Promotional Program
Florida Atlantic University is partnering with local business owners and merchants to offer "Owl Perks," a new promotional program geared toward building University pride, community spirit and support.
December 18, 2015


Novel Mechanism Identified in Cells in Close Proximity
researchers are the first to show that cells in close proximity to each other can sense when a cell is dying due to environmental stressors like UV light and smoke, and eat the cell before it becomes toxic.
December 15, 2015

Joins Archaeological Project in Vero Beach
Florida Atlantic University is now partnering with the Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee on one of the oldest and largest archaeological digs of its kind.
December 15, 2015

$1.3 Million Grant for New Alzheimer's and Dementia Project
The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center in 's Lynn College of Nursing has received a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
December 14, 2015

First Study to Show Police Leaders' Thoughts on Body Cameras
Researchers from and collaborators measured law enforcement leadership attitudes toward police wearing body cameras, and published results of their study in the American Journal of Criminal Justice.
December 14, 2015

Fall 2015 Commencement Profile: Elizabeth Reilly
When Elizabeth "Betty" Reilly applied to work at a local library nine years ago at the age of 80, they told her she wasn't qualified because she didn't complete high school.
December 11, 2015

Fall 2015 Commencement Profile: Denise Kutnick
Denise Kutnick doesn't have to worry about finding a job after she graduates. She's already landed her dream job as a design engineer at Intel Corporation.
December 11, 2015

Celebrates Fall 2015 Commencement
will confer more than 2,530 degrees today and tomorrow during five commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
December 10, 2015

Receives Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program Grant
's Tech Runway, COB Dept. of Management Programs, Military and Veterans Affairs and the Small Business Development Center at PBSC received $135,000 from the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurial Program.
December 9, 2015

Several U.S. Housing Markets Near Pricing Bubble Territory
The latest national housing market index produced by and FIU faculty indicates the housing market in several cities -- including Dallas, Denver and Houston -- is nearing pricing bubble territory.
December 8, 2015
Therapy Dog Returns to to Support Students During Finals
will welcome back Kol, a certified therapy dog, on Monday, Dec. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Kol will provide comfort to students studying for final exams in the Wimberly Library, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
December 7, 2015

Competition Sponsored by Hoot/Wisdom Recordings'
The commercial music program recently hosted the Miklós Rózsa Film Scoring Competition, presenting awards in the form of scholarships.
December 7, 2015

Receives $1 Million Gift from Walter and Lalita Janke
Florida Atlantic University recently received a $1 million gift from Dr. Walter and Lalita Janke to establish the Walter and Lalita Janke Innovations in Sustainability Science Research Fund.
December 3, 2015

'Your Friends Were Right! Dating Has Changed You'
Results of a five-year study by researchers tested the hypothesis that adolescents become less similar to their friends and more similar to romantic partners after they start a new romantic relationship.
December 2, 2015

Ranks 19th for Intellectual Contributions in Real Estate
faculty rank 19th in the world for their intellectual contributions to the real estate industry through their publications in top peer-reviewed journals, according to the Journal of Real Estate Literature.
December 1, 2015

Study Shows 45 Percent Increase in Death by Law Enforcement
An analyses of nationwide data on individuals who were killed as a result of legal intervention or law enforcement in the U.S. between 1999 and 2013, shows a 45 percent increase mostly among non-whites.
December 1, 2015

MBA Program Ranks Fifth in the U.S. for Return on Investment
's MBA program ranks fifth in the United States in terms of a student's return on investment, according to the new best business school rankings published by SoFi, a San Francisco-based marketplace lender.
November 30, 2015

and SK Telecom Sign Cybersecurity Research Agreement
and SK Telecom, the largest telecommunications company in South Korea, have entered into a research and education agreement to collaborate on the development of secure communications using quantum physics.
November 30, 2015

Study Links Mercury in Dolphins to Exposure in Humans
For the first time, scientists have taken findings from research on marine mammals and applied it to explore potential risks facing humans with regard to mercury exposure.
November 30, 2015

Jewish Cultural Society Kicks Off Fundraising Season
The Jewish Cultural Society at recently kicked off its fundraising season with a concert reminiscent of Klezmer musical performances of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
November 24, 2015

President Kelly Delivers State of the University Address
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly delivered his second State of the University address today underlining the theme "Be Bold, Be Daring, Be ."
November 20, 2015

's Theatre Lab Premiers its New Play Festival
The six-day festival features the playwrights debuting their new works.
November 20, 2015

New Discovery of Fish Camouflage Mechanism in the Ocean
Researchers from 's Harbor Branch and collaborators have uncovered a new mechanism that fish use to hide in the vast oceans. Results of this new study are published in 'Science'.
November 19, 2015

First-year Medical Student Wants to Make a Real Impact
Benjamin R. Childs is not a typical first-year medical student. Before coming to , he was in real estate finance, taught at a public school in Harlem, and volunteered as an EMT for Central Park Medical Unit.
November 19, 2015

Trump Leads in Florida as Clinton Trails in GOP Matchups
Donald Trump has doubled the vote of his nearest challenger in Florida, where Hillary Clinton trails in matchups with GOP frontrunners, according to a poll by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
November 18, 2015

Receives $25,000 Gift from Gotta Luv Them, Inc.
Florida Atlantic University recently received a $25,000 pledge from Gotta Luv Them, Inc. to establish the Gotta Luv Them Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund.
November 13, 2015

First-of-its-kind #TwitterStudy Sheds Light About People
What can you tell about people and their situations from only 140 characters? Quite a lot according to a new Twitter study. To date, no research has tapped the vast data from social media to study situations.
November 13, 2015

Honors Outstanding Leaders at 2015 Talon Awards Ceremony
Since 1997, 's annual Talon Awards ceremony has recognized outstanding leaders from the community, as well as alumni, faculty and student body constituencies.
November 12, 2015

Neuroscientist Shares Myths and Truths About Alzheimer's
James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., has developed eight myths and truths about Alzheimer's disease to shed light on this form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
November 12, 2015

Celebrates International Education Week
will celebrate International Education Week from Monday, Nov. 16 to Friday, Nov. 20.
November 12, 2015

Hispanics Expect to Spend More Money this Holiday Season
Hispanics will be spending more on holiday shopping this year and are more likely to buy gifts online than in the past, according to a national survey by the Business and Economic Polling Initiative.
November 12, 2015

Severe Mental Illness, High Diabetes Risk and Scarce Testing
neuroscientist John W. Newcomer, M.D., co-authored a new study that showed patients with severe mental illness, who are two to three times more likely to have type 2 diabetes, rarely get tested.
November 12, 2015

Presents Several Holiday Concerts
Concerts include Handel's Messiah, An Ellington Nutcracker, Madrigal Dinner and Tuba Christmas.
November 12, 2015

First Graduates of Inducted into Majestic Owls Society
In April 1965, just seven months after opening its doors, Florida Atlantic University presented degrees to 30 students in its very first commencement ceremony.
November 10, 2015

Recognized for Its Commitment to Veterans
Florida Atlantic University has been named to Military Times "Best for Vets: Colleges 2016" rankings for the fifth year in a row.
November 10, 2015

Leading CEO Advisor John Mattone Headlines MBA Test Drive
John Mattone, one of the world's leading executive coaches and a well-known authority on leadership, will deliver a lecture to attendees at the MBA Test Drive event hosted by 's Executive Education program.
November 9, 2015

-University MRI Announce Research Partnership
and University MRI have entered into a joint research agreement to propel the University's focus in the neurosciences and provide researchers with access to the newest imaging technologies available today.
November 5, 2015

Theatre Lab's Inaugural Playwright's Forum
Florida Atlantic University's Theatre Lab welcomes master playwright Israel Horovitz for an evening of political theater.
November 5, 2015

Nick Vujicic to Deliver Message to Students
welcomes motivational speaker Nick Vujicic on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. to the Carol and Barry Kaye Auditorium in 's Student Union.
November 4, 2015

's Part-Time MBA Ranked Among the Top in the Nation
's part-time MBA is the top-ranked program in South Florida and 27th among public universities in the nation, according to rankings released by Bloomberg Businessweek.
November 4, 2015

Expands 'Get Wise' Advising
Florida Atlantic University is continuing to "Get Wise" - this time with the addition of academic advisors in another student residence hall.
November 4, 2015

Christine E. Lynn Gift Announcement
The gift, a first of its kind from Lynn to Athletics, will name The Christine E. Lynn Sports Medicine Center.
November 3, 2015

Fall Bachelor of Fine Arts Art Exhibition
"CODA" is a thesis exhibition featuring the works of 13 emerging artists and designers who are graduating from the BFA program in the Department of Visual Arts and Art History at .
November 3, 2015

Biennial Art Exhibition
The exhibition presents the works of 30 artists from around the University.
November 2, 2015

Hosts Annual Pumpkin Drop
Florida Atlantic University will host its annual pumpkin drop on Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.
October 29, 2015

ADT's Gursahaney Named 2015 Business Leader of the Year
's College of Business will honor of Naren Gursahaney, ADT president and chief executive officer, as Business Leader of the Year on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 at 8 a.m., at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.
October 28, 2015

to Host Alumnus, Retired NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson
Swanson will deliver an interactive lecture about his time as an astronaut in the NASA space program, including a 30-minute presentation of his journey to the International Space Station.
October 28, 2015

-Max Planck Sign Innovative Agreement
and Max Planck have signed an innovative agreement to facilitate a research and education program that will recruit promising scientists to 's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.
October 28, 2015

Online Brokerage Innovator Tom Sosnoff to Speak at
Online brokerage innovator and financial educator Tom Sosnoff, founder and co-CEO of dough, Inc., will speak at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
October 27, 2015

Tech Runway's First 'Venture Vintage 1' Graduation
One year after receiving $25,000 in seed funding, the inaugural class of 's Tech Runway recently participated in the "Venture Vintage 1" graduation, a special ceremony to commemorate their accomplishments.
October 26, 2015

Three-Minute Test Detects Common Form of Dementia
An neuroscientist has developed a new test that can assess clinical signs and symptoms of Lewy Body dementia, a common form of dementia that's difficult to diagnose, with 96.8 percent accuracy.
October 26, 2015

's 'Stories on the Skin' Tattoo Documentary Earns Spot in International Film Festival
"Stories on the Skin: Tattoo Culture at " is a revealing portrait of the 21st century tattoo culture to support the notion that tattooed bodies are walking books.
October 26, 2015

Celebrates Homecoming 2015
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Homecoming 2015 beginning Saturday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 31.
October 23, 2015
Holds Expo for High School Students
Florida Atlantic University's Fall Expo for high school students will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
October 23, 2015

800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta
Department of History presents lectures on Magna Carta in conjunction with exhibition.
October 22, 2015

Receives $620,000 NSF Grant for STEM Retention Program
STEM jobs are rapidly growing and technology companies alone will need to fill more than 650,000 new jobs by 2018. is directly addressing the national need to increase the number of STEM undergraduates.
October 22, 2015

Unlocking Voices of People Who Stutter
Florida Atlantic University is unlocking the voices of people who stutter in Rwanda by providing free speech therapy using video conferencing calls.
October 22, 2015

Honors College Student Achieves 99th Percentile on MCAT
Senior Kendyl Stewart recently placed in the 99th percentile among Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) takers -- an astonishing accomplishment that has opened the doors to many new opportunities.
October 22, 2015

Former Israel Surgeon General Yitshak Kreiss to Visit
Yitshak Kreiss, M.D., an internationally renowned leader in disaster, emergency and humanitarian medicine and former Israel Defense Forces surgeon general, will visit Florida Atlantic University.
October 21, 2015

Tech Runway Announces Third Class of Startup Companies
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway has selected its third Venture Vintage class of startup companies to participate in the business accelerator program.
October 16, 2015

Sex and Sea Turtles: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise Impacts
The shift in climate is shifting turtles as well, because as the temperature of their nests change so do their reproduction patterns. Warmer conditions produce females and cooler conditions produce males.
October 15, 2015

Theatre Lab's Play Slam
Theatre Lab has announced the schedule for "Play Slam," a new theater play reading series with discussion to follow.
October 14, 2015
High Student Named Top Young Scientist
Florida Atlantic University High School student Hannah Herbst was named the winner of the 2015 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, recently held at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minn.
October 14, 2015

Professor Receives Distance Learning Higher Education Award
Binu Pundir, Ph.D. recently received the Innovative Leader in Distance Learning Higher Education award from the Florida Distance Learning Association.
October 14, 2015

Eleanor Roosevelt and Human Rights
The 2015 Florida Atlantic University John O'Sullivan Memorial Lecture presents "Eleanor Roosevelt and the Battle for Human Rights: 1945 to Present."
October 13, 2015

Wins Second Place at Waste Design Competition
A group of Florida Atlantic University civil engineering students won second place at the Solid Waste Association of North America's (SWANA) inaugural National Solid Waste Design Competition (SWDC).
October 13, 2015

Offers Free Hearing Screenings
Florida Atlantic University's Department of Communication Science and Disorders will host free hearing screenings in honor of National Audiology Awareness Month.
October 12, 2015

Eleanor R. Baldwin Donates $1 Million to Athletic Complex
- Eleanor R. Baldwin, a longtime benefactor of and Athletics, has donated $1 million to name the History and Tradition Hall.
October 9, 2015

Bioinspired Robotic Finger Advances Prosthetics Technology
Most robotic parts used today are rigid, have a limited range of motion and don't look lifelike. Inspired by nature and biology, a robotic finger designed at looks, feels and works like the real thing.
October 8, 2015

Associate Director of Alumni Receives Boca Chamber Award
Paul Metcalf, Ph.D., associate director of alumni relations at , received the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce's 2015 Chairman's Award.
October 8, 2015

Project Enhances Teamwork Among Varied Health Professions
and Boca Raton Regional Hospital have partnered on a unique project to eliminate barriers between healthcare disciplines and build crucial communication and teambuilding skills to support collaboration.
October 6, 2015

Guest Artist Lectures
Lectures to feature internationally recognized artists Brookhart Jonquil and Dara Friedman, whose work is on display in "New Art.".
October 6, 2015

Disability Awareness Month Events
Florida Atlantic University will be hosting events at its Davie, Jupiter, and Boca Raton campuses to commemorate Disability Awareness Month during October.
October 5, 2015

Nursing Home Guide Will Help Avoid Unneeded Hospitalizations
has received a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Engagement Award for a guide for nursing home residents and their families to help them make optimal decisions concerning hospitalizations.
October 1, 2015

Professor Discusses Visit to Syrian Refugee Camps
This past summer, Rabil spent 16 days visiting 70 Syrian refugee camps in the Bekaa region of Lebanon and along the Lebanon-Syria border.
October 1, 2015

First Study on Hard-to-treat Depression in Older People
About half of older adults don't respond to first-line medication for depression. A new study shows that adding a second drug to treatment with an antidepressant medication alone helps many of these patients.
September 30, 2015

Receives NSF Grant for Critical Infrastructure Systems
Extreme events like hurricanes can disrupt infrastructure systems like power and water. Researchers will develop a decision framework to rapidly restore these functions and services for disaster management.
September 30, 2015

Theatre Lab's Making Musicals
Theatre Lab has announced the schedule for their "Making Musicals" musical theater concert/play-reading series.
September 30, 2015

Honors 2015 Outstanding Young Owl Award Recipients
The Alumni Association recently hosted its second annual ceremony to honor outstanding young alumni under age 40 from eight of 's colleges for their personal and professional accomplishments.
September 29, 2015

Harbor Branch ECC Takes Students to Ocean Floor of Hawaii
A new graduate course is allowing students to see Hawaii's ocean floor without leaving Harbor Branch.
September 29, 2015

Scientists Study Phytoplankton in the Pacific
A team of researchers from Harbor Branch conducted experiments to better understand phytoplankton in the Pacific Ocean.
September 29, 2015

Dramatic Increase of Alcohol Abuse in Early Maturing Girls
A new study published in 'Pediatrics' shows that early maturing girls given the most parental autonomy had the highest rates of alcohol abuse, with intoxication frequency increasing an average of 234 percent.
September 28, 2015

Hoot/Wisdom's Album Receives Latin GRAMMY Nomination
faculty and students in the Department of Music received two Latin GRAMMY nominations.
September 25, 2015

Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Autism Training Program
More students with autism are being taught in the general classroom setting. Preparing professionals to teach these students is critical in alleviating the dire shortage of special education teachers.
September 24, 2015

University Galleries Awarded $143,857 in Grants
The University Galleries were recently awarded three major grants.
September 24, 2015

University Galleries Awarded $148,320 in Grants
- The University Galleries at Florida Atlantic University were recently awarded three major grants totaling $148,320
September 23, 2015

Poll Shows Rubio Jumping to Second Place in Florida
Marco Rubio jumped into second place in Florida, a pivotal swing state where Hillary Clinton trails in most general election matchups with Republican presidential contenders, according to latest survey by .
September 23, 2015

New Technology to Monitor Blood Disorder With a Smart Phone
A researcher has a unique way to monitor sickle cell disease using a smart phone, and will develop a portable smart sensor and a phone application for patients to analyze and store their blood test results.
September 22, 2015

Medical Researcher's Gift Establishes Chair in Nursing
The Dr. Elizabeth E. Force Chair for Healthcare Research will bring a national leader in nursing research to serve in a key leadership role in the College.
September 22, 2015

Theatre Lab: 's New Professional Resident Theatre Company
Theatre Lab will be dedicated to the development and production of new work in American theater, and will provide a training ground for students.
September 22, 2015

Jupiter’s Lifelong Learning Society Presents Allida Black
Black’s lecture, “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Battle for Human Rights: 1945-Present,” is based on “ The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers.”
September 22, 2015

Harbor Branch and Amy's Island Seafood Collaborate on Cobia Project
Harbor Branch and Amy's Island Seafood are partnering on an aquaculture project that will produce healthy, safe fish for consumers.
September 21, 2015

Honors College Student Aids Community of Chuatroj, Guatemala
Sophomore Christy Folk recently returned from a six-week internship in Guatemala where she helped increase educational opportunities for Mayan villagers.
September 21, 2015

to Celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace
Florida Atlantic University will host a United Nations International Day of Peace celebration on Monday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. in the University Theatre on 's Boca Raton campus
September 17, 2015

Housing Market Trends More Favorable to Buying than Renting
The housing market index produced by and FIU faculty indicates the country as a whole is moving deeper into buy territory, as owning a home is expected to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting.
September 17, 2015

Hispanics Believe Immigration is Important Election Issue
Hispanics say immigration is an important issue in the 2016 presidential race, and they support Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, according to the latest survey.
September 16, 2015
Professor Debuts Trans-Media Opera in Miami
Joey Bargsten, Ph.D., a professor at 's School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, saw his trans-media opera, "MelanchoLalaland," make its world premiere.
September 15, 2015

Receives $25,000 from the Rotary Club of Boca Raton
Florida Atlantic University recently received a $25,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Boca Raton to establish the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Scholarship Fund.
September 15, 2015

's Hoot/Wisdom Recordings Releases Latin Tango Album
's Hoot/Wisdom Recordings recently released "Bogotá Buenos Aires," which invites listeners to experience the colorful sounds of contemporary Argentine Tango and Colombian Andean music.
September 14, 2015

University Galleries Opens the 2015-16 Exhibition Season
University Galleries at kicks off the 2015-16 season with "New Art: South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Artists Fellowship Exhibition," beginning Friday, Sept. 11.
September 14, 2015
Pomponi Part of Panel on Ocean Acidification
Harbor Branch research professor Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D. recently participated in a panel discussion organized by the Ocean Conservancy.
September 11, 2015

's Medical School to Work with foundation2recovery.org
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will work with foundation2recovery.org to combat the narcotic prescription drug epidemic using novel approaches for treatment, prevention and education programs.
September 9, 2015

Hispanics Believe Government Better at Reducing Terror Threat
Hispanics think the United States government is doing a better job at reducing the threat of terrorism but most are still worried about the possibility of a major terrorist attack on American soil.
September 9, 2015

CIOERT Explores Pulley Ridge
Harbor Branch scientists are once again involved in a research cruise investigating reefs off the southwest coast of Florida.
September 9, 2015

New Grant to Study Cyberbullying and Teen Dating Violence
Researchers have received a grant from Facebook for a study that has the overarching goal to illuminate the nationwide prevalence, frequency and scope of cyberbullying and electronic dating violence in youth.
September 9, 2015

Celebrates Constitution Day with Several Events
Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Constitution Day with a series of events on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
September 8, 2015

Keep Up with the -Miami Game on Friday, Sept. 11
For the first time ever, will host a "power five" conference member at Stadium in Boca Raton. Don't miss a minute of the action!
September 8, 2015

Harbor Branch Team Tests New Bluefin Technology
The Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research and Technology at Harbor Branch is working to adapt a new technology for benthic mapping capability.
September 3, 2015

8th Annual Bonfire and Concert
The Florida Atlantic University Program Board and Student Alumni Association invite the public to attend the eighth annual Fall Bonfire and Concert on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 's Boca Raton campus.
September 3, 2015

Sobering Statistics on Physical Inactivity in the U.S.
Researchers have published a commentary in the American Journal of Medicine that stresses how lack of physical activity in Americans poses important clinical, public health and fiscal challenges for the nation.
September 2, 2015

's OSD Receives Record Scholarship Funding
Florida Atlantic University's Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) has received more than $250,000 in scholarship funding for the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters, the most ever awarded to OSD.
September 2, 2015

Professor Expert in Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise
Colin Polsky, Ph.D., an expert on environmental research, is available to discuss how melting ice in the Arctic affects people, infrastructure, and ecosystems worldwide.
September 2, 2015

Announces the 2015-16 Theater and Dance Season
The Department of Theater and Dance in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters to present four plays and a dance production.
September 1, 2015

Harbor Branch Communication Team Wins State Award
The Harbor Branch Communication Team recently was honored with a Judge's Award from the Florida Public Relations Association for its internal weekly eNewsletter.
September 1, 2015

President Obama Honors Alumna for Her Teaching
Robin O'Brien '14 recently earned the national Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
September 1, 2015

Harbor Branch Installs Water Quality Monitoring Network
Harbor Branch recently installed the world's largest network of land ocean biogeochemical observatory units in the Indian River Lagoon.
August 31, 2015

O'Corry-Crowe and Team Publish Papers on Whale Research
Harbor Branch associate research professor Greg O'Corry-Crowe, Ph.D., and his Population Biology and Behavioral Ecology team recently published two papers in 'Marine Fisheries Review.'
August 31, 2015

St. Lucie Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Units Now Online
Harbor Branch's network of remote-controlled sensors in the St. Lucie Estuary is now disseminating real-time information, available online.
August 28, 2015

CIOERT Explores Pulley Ridge on NOAA-Funded Research Cruise
's Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research and Technology (CIOERT) is once again involved in a NOAA-funded project to investigate the role that healthy reefs play in replenishing ecosystems.
August 27, 2015

Student Spends Summer Swimming with Sharks in Africa
Honors College sophomore William Sample had the incredible opportunity to spend a month in Mossel Bay, South Africa studying great white sharks through the Oceans Research Internship.
August 26, 2015

’s Music Season Includes Variety of Genres
Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Music in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents an expanded season of music for every taste, with 50 concerts scheduled for 2015-16.
August 20, 2015
Post-Secondary Academy for Developmentally Disabled Students
The Academy for Community Inclusion is the first-of-its-kind in Florida and will be located on 's Jupiter campus. The program is made possible by a generous multi-year commitment from The Taft Foundation.
August 20, 2015

Get In The Spirit - College Colors Day
The third annual College Colors Day Celebration event will be on Friday, Sept. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Traditions Plaza in front of the bookstore on the Boca Raton campus.
August 19, 2015

Disparity in What Black and White Borrowers Pay for Mortgages
Racial disparity in mortgage rates is widespread between black and white borrowers, according to a newly published study which found more financially vulnerable black women suffer the most.
August 19, 2015

Hispanics More Confident of Personal Finances, Poll Says
Hispanics have grown steadily more confident in their personal finances over the past year, according to the latest survey conducted by the Business and Economics Polling Initiative.
August 18, 2015
'The Last Word: Our Favorite Colophons' at Wimberly Library
The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, features 43 artists' books and 21 broadsides whose colophons, or last pages, run the gamut from the historic and classic to the whimsical and brilliant.
August 17, 2015

Neuroscientist Develops New, Rapid Dementia Screening Tool
Determining whether or not an individual has dementia and to what degree is a long and laborious process that can take an experienced professional such as a clinician about four to five hours to administer.
August 17, 2015

Researcher Sheds Light on Bilingual Development in Children
A professor of psychology at provides important information that should help clinicians as they assess bilingual children and advise their parents.
August 17, 2015

Study Shows Lack of Meaning in Life Linked to Addiction
A commonly used treatment in addiction is the 12-step model developed in the 1930s. Yet, surprisingly, there is no clear understanding about how to nurture spirituality among people struggling with addictions.
August 17, 2015

Foundation Board Elects Patricia McKay as Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Foundation Board recently held its annual meeting and election of officers.
August 15, 2015

Students Return to Campus
Florida Atlantic University students will return to campus this week to mark the start of the University’s fall 2015 semester.
August 11, 2015

Study Shows Candidate Voice Pitch Influences Voters
researcher shows how tone of candidates' voices can make a difference at the polls. Findings from the study suggest a preference for age and experience and possible impact on female candidates.
August 7, 2015

Celebrates Summer 2015 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 1,700 degrees on August 4 during three commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus.
August 7, 2015

New Medical Students to Receive First Doctor's White Coats
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will celebrate its fifth White Coat Ceremony as it officially welcomes the incoming class of 2015 on Friday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m.
August 5, 2015

Pre-med Student and Surgeon Collaborate on New, Alternative Procedure to Radical Mastectomy
Elizabeth Hopkins, an aspiring physician and student, has spent more than 640 hours shadowing Hilton Becker, M.D. In 2014, she had a double mastectomy as a preventive measure, using a revolutionary procedure developed by Becker that is an alternative to radical mastectomy.
August 3, 2015

Receives Florida Department of Transportation Grant
The task of inspecting and maintaining Florida's 11,450 bridges is arduous, espcially since so many of them span rivers, canals and saltwater areas. Researchers at have received a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to develop unmanned marine vehicles for on-water bridge inspections.
July 28, 2015

Tech Runway Announces Open Call for Startup Applications
Applications are being accepted for the third class of Venture Vintage companies at Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway. Startups are sought in all industries with an emphasis in technology. The deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 21.
July 22, 2015

Florida Hispanics Better Off Financially, Latest Poll Says
A majority of Hispanics in Florida say they're better off financially than they were a year ago and expect the good times to continue for themselves and business in the United States, according to the latest survey conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative ( BEPI) in the College of Business.
July 21, 2015

RoboBoat Team Makes Waves
Florida Atlantic University's RoboBoat team recently won second place at the eighth annual International RoboBoat Competition in Virginia Beach, Va
July 21, 2015

Unique Study on Adolescent Friendships
No one likes to lose a friend, especially adolescents. But why do friendships end? Researchers in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University sought to answer this question with a study examining whether adolescent friendships end because of undesirable characteristics of friends, because of differences between friends, or both.
July 20, 2015

Students Educate the Community at Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex
Integrative biology doctoral students Alexandra Lolavar and Boris Tezak are helping to educate our community and its visitors on sea turtle research and conservation efforts.
July 14, 2015

Alumni Association Announces 2015-16 Executive Committee and New Board Members
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (AA) Board recently announced its 2015-16 executive committee.
July 13, 2015

's Unique Alzheimer's Study on Spouse-Caregiver Relationships
In a unique study conducted at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, researchers looked at how couples affected by Alzheimer's disease maintained their relationships, over the course of many years of marriage, and uncovered 10 patterns of communication that help couples sustain engagement in their relationships.
July 13, 2015

Alzheimer's Study Shows How Spouse-Caregivers Sustain Relationships
In a unique study conducted at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, researchers looked at how couples affected by Alzheimer's disease maintained their relationships, over the course of many years of marriage, and uncovered 10 patterns of communication that help couples sustain engagement in their relationships.
July 13, 2015

PlutoPalooza
Florida Atlantic University's Astronomical Observatory, Department of Geosciences, as well as the University Libraries will host "PlutoPalooza," a free, open house event that will showcase various aspects of the science involved with NASA's historic mission.
July 10, 2015

Steve Swanson's Achievements Have Made For a Stellar Career
Taking a selfie while walking down the street is about as common today as walking itself ... but what about taking one while floating in outer space?
July 10, 2015

Global Warming is a Serious Concern to Hispanics
A majority of Hispanics believe that global warming is a serious problem and an important issue in the 2016 presidential election, according to the latest survey conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative ( BEPI) in the College of Business.
July 8, 2015

Honors College Students Awarded Summer Research Scholarships
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College has granted 17 students scholarships to conduct research over the summer at Scripps Florida, the Max Planck Florida Institute and Jupiter.
July 7, 2015

Receives Grant to Fund New Mentoring Project
Florida Atlantic University's Division of Student Affairs and Division of Academic Affairs has received an anonymous grant for more than $764,000 to fund a new, comprehensive mentoring program called "The Mentoring Project at ," designed to assist with improving student success.
July 6, 2015

Awarded $2.1 Million to Study Effectiveness of Medication for Schizophrenia
's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine was recently awarded a $2.1 million, two-year contract by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. to conduct a study to examine the effectiveness of an injectable long-acting antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia and its impact on 30-day hospital readmission rates.
June 30, 2015

Implements University-Wide HeartMath Training
Florida Atlantic University is the first university nationwide to institutionalize HeartMath training for its faculty, staff and students.
June 25, 2015

Poll Says Hispanic Consumers More Optimistic About Current Conditions but Concerned About Future Economy
Hispanic consumers are more optimistic about current economic conditions but have concerns about the future, according to the latest survey conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative ( BEPI) in the College of Business.
June 16, 2015

Sport Management MBA Ranks Among Top 10 Programs in the World
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business sport management MBA program is among the best in the world, according to the latest rankings from SportBusiness International.
June 15, 2015

Leading Neuroscientist at Available as Expert on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia
Every 67 seconds someone is the United States develops Alzheimer's disease or some form of dementia. It's the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and it's the only cause of death in the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed.
June 15, 2015

Scientists at Driven to Help Transform Commutes
Traffic jams not only make daily commutes exasperating, they also contribute to excessive fuel consumption and air pollution.
June 15, 2015

Housing Market Becoming More Favorable for Renters than Buyers According to Latest Buy vs. Rent Index
The latest national housing market index produced by Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University faculty indicates it is becoming more favorable for renters than buyers in terms of wealth accumulation.
June 8, 2015