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FAU Ranks in 'Washington Monthly's' Top 100 in the Nation

By | September 1, 2022

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.

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A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil

By | August 31, 2022

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

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Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts

By | August 30, 2022

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.

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"Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty"

By | August 29, 2022

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

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FAU, Israel Scientists 'Team Up' to Tackle AD-related Mood Disorders

By | August 29, 2022

FAU 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.

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FAU Makes History as it Welcomes Students for Fall Semester

By | August 29, 2022

Florida Atlantic University has officially welcomed the largest incoming freshman class in university history for the fall semester.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter Announces Fall Schedule

By | August 25, 2022

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.

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FAU Schools Awarded $3.1 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant

By | August 25, 2022

Florida Atlantic University Schools (FAUS) recently was awarded the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant.

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Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-processed Foods May be to Blame

By | August 25, 2022

A study by FAU'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."

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What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.

By | August 24, 2022

A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.