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FAU's Incoming Freshman Class Boasts Highest GPA Ever
Florida Atlantic University's incoming freshman class boasts the highest GPA in the university's history.
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New Collaboration Stations to Help FAU's Online Students
Florida Atlantic University's Center for e-Learning has gifted collaboration stations to the Wimberly Library.
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Compound from Marine Sponge Reduces Pancreatic Tumor Size
A deep-water marine sponge that contains leiodermatolide has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and block cancer cells from dividing using extremely low concentrations of the natural compound.
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FAU Celebrates 2016 College Colors Day
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 2.
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A.E. Backus and Florida's Highwaymen Exhibition
University Galleries presents the exhibition, "A.E. Backus and Florida's Highwaymen: History, Commerce and Art."
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Study Sheds Light on Efficacy of Sexual Assault Hotlines
Today, there are more than 1,000 crisis hotline affiliates in the United States alone. Yet, despite their widespread use, much remains unknown or unclear about their service efficacy.
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FAU Graduate Named College President
Joaquin Martinez, Ph.D., received his doctorate in higher education leadership from FAU on August 9.
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Left-Most Digit on Home's Asking Price Matters Most
The best technique for pricing a home when listing it for sale is setting the asking price just below a round number, according to recent research published by the Journal of Housing Research.
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Former Runner Swaps Sneakers for Lab Coat
Jana Olivova received bachelor's degrees in neuroscience and psychology from Florida Atlantic University on Tuesday, August 9.
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FAU Graduate Studying Deadly Bacteria in Florida
Gabrielle Barbarite received her doctorate in integrative biology on Tuesday, August 9.