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FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History

Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 – its largest in history, with 79 graduates.... more

FAU Ranked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider

Florida Atlantic University’s Executive Education Programs was ranked No. 1 in Florida for the fourth year in a row and No. 4 in the United States for its open enrollment professional development programs by the Financial Times.... more

FAU Becomes State’s First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer

Florida Atlantic University will become the first university in Florida to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site. FAU has signed an agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. to acquire and install the revolutionary Advantage2 system on the university’s Boca Raton campus later this year. ... more

 


More Jobs, More Local Living: Study Redefines the 15-Minute City

By analyzing travel patterns, FAU researchers found that job density is the strongest driver of local travel in "15-minute city" neighborhoods, with more than 86% of internal trips made on foot.

Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds

FAU researchers have developed an AI-powered acoustic system that detects shell-crushing feeding by eagle rays, enabling real-time monitoring of predator-prey interactions and coastal ecosystem health.

Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade

FAU engineering researchers trace the Journal of Big Data's rise as a leading data science and AI publication, stemming from a $600,000 NSF investment that helped launch the journal a decade ago.

FAU Ranked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider

FAU's Executive Education Programs was ranked No. 1 in Florida for the fourth year in a row and No. 4 in the United States for its open enrollment professional development programs by the Financial Times.

FAU Mechanical Engineers Earn Third Place at NASA HERC Competition

A team of FAU mechanical engineering students secured third place in the college remote-controlled division at NASA's 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History

FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.

FAU Announces Lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026

Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026.

FAU's Diplomacy Program Receives Second Place Award at Model U.N.

Florida Atlantic University's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the recent National Model United Nations in New York City.

FAU Honors Holocaust Reflection Contest Recipients

The contest invited these students to create original works responding to the prompt: "Clearly express what you learned about yourself and modern society through the survivor's story."

FAU Honors 2026 Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

HHS Regional Director Visits FAU to Witness Health Impact in Action

FAU hosted HHS regional director and alumna Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., to its Boca Raton campus for a visit highlighting workforce training, research and community health initiatives.

FAU Launches Entrepreneurship Institute to Expand Innovation

FAU's College of Business recently launched the Entrepreneurship Institute, a dedicated program overseeing all aspects of business creation to accelerate innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities.

FAU IN THE NEWS

Warmer Waters Driving Sharks Closer to East Coast Beaches

Spend an afternoon with FAU professor Steven Kajiura, and you may get closer to sharks than you ever dreamed. CNN's Randi Kaye reports.... more

Florida Atlantic University Magazine Spring 2026 Issue
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