FAU Jupiter News



Teen Substance Use, Peer Influence, Research, Genetics, Heredity

Study Looks Beyond Peer Influence on Teen Substance Use

By | April 25, 2018

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.

Engineering Colleges Showcase High-Tech Talent Pipeline

By | April 25, 2018

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.

Gombe National Park, Guenon Monkeys, Jimmy, Hybrid Monkey

Monkeys See, Monkeys Do Cross Species Boundary

By | April 23, 2018

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.

FAU Wave Competition Celebrates Innovative Student Research

By | April 20, 2018

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the annual Wave Competition, an undergraduate research competition organized by FAU Tech Runway and the Division of Research.

Daniel and Debra Cane Donate $1 Million to ADHUS & FAU High

By | April 17, 2018

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/FAU High, which...

Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Trends, Prevalence

Study on Arthritis Trends Turns Up Some Unexpected Results

By | April 17, 2018

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.

FAU Creating Culture of Undergraduate Research

By | April 16, 2018

More than 250 undergraduate students recently participated in Florida Atlantic University's eighth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at FAU's Student Union.

FAU's OwlThon Continues to Break Fundraising Record

By | April 16, 2018

Florida Atlantic University's annual dance marathon fundraiser, known as OwlThon, recently raised $244,654.90 for charity.

FAU Joins the Higher Education Anchor Mission Initiative

By | April 16, 2018

Florida Atlantic University has been selected as an inaugural member of the Higher Education Anchor Mission Initiative.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Gary Wiren, Ph.D.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Gary Wiren, Ph.D.

By | April 13, 2018

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter will present a lecture by author and founder of the Professional Golf Management program, Gary Wiren, on April 23 at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus.