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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.
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College of Business Launches Center for Forensic Accounting
FAU'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.
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FAU's Diplomacy Program Earns Top Award at Model U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at FAU recently received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations competition in New York City.
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FAU'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.
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FAU 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.
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FAU 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.
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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 FAU
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FAU Jupiter's LLS Announces Summer Schedule
FAU Jupiter's Lifelong Learning Society announced its course offerings for the summer semester, which begins Monday, May 15.
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FAU’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.
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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.