NEWS ARCHIVE


The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule

By | October 26, 2021

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... More Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

FAU Celebrates 2020 Graduates with Makeup Commencement Ceremonies

By | October 26, 2021

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.

Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic

By | October 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.

'The Great Resignation' Gives Employees the Upper Hand in Job Search

By | October 25, 2021

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.

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter

By | October 21, 2021

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.

FAU Among Three Finalists for National Degree Completion Award

By | October 21, 2021

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.

Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women

By | October 21, 2021

FAU/Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and the West Palm Beach YWCA received the "2021 Community Collaborators Award."

Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods

By | October 19, 2021

FAU 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.

Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing

By | October 18, 2021

An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.

FAU Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype

By | October 14, 2021

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.