NEWS ARCHIVE


Ken Johnson is New President of American Real Estate Society

By | July 23, 2018

Ken Johnson, associate dean of graduate programs and professor of finance in the College of Business at FAU, is the new president of the American Real Estate Society.

Where Baby White Sharks 'Hang Out' in the North Atlantic

By | July 18, 2018

A study is the first to confirm the movement patterns and seasonal migrations of baby white sharks in the north Atlantic Ocean. Results provide novel insights into this vulnerable early stage of life.

FAU and Collaborators Receive $1.68 Million NIH Grant

By | July 17, 2018

FAU neuroscientist Alex Keene, Ph.D., is working on a joint project that uses genomic and transgenic technology in Mexican cavefish to identify genetic loci that contribute to sleep, feeding, and metabolism.

Consumer Confidence Deteriorating Among Hispanics in U.S.

By | July 10, 2018

Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. has deteriorated, as concerns have grown over the perceived rising cost of living, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by FAU.

FAU Professor Serves as Guest Curator for MoMA Exhibit

By | July 10, 2018

Vladimir Kulić, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture within the College for Design and Social Inquiry, is a guest curator for an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

FAU Names Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D. as University Provost

By | July 9, 2018

Florida Atlantic University has named Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D. as its provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.

Professor Invited to Speak at President's Palace in Malta

By | July 9, 2018

Eileen Ariza, Ed.D. was a guest speaker at the second Frederick Ofosu Memorial Lecture under the distinguished patronage of Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.

'Skinny Fat' in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer's Risk

By | July 5, 2018

A novel study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass - may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.

School of Social Work Professor Named 'Educator of the Year'

By | June 25, 2018

Marianna Colvin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry recently was named the “2018 Social Work Educator of the Year” by ... MoreThe National Association of Social Workers for her outstanding contributions in social work education in the areas of teaching, research and service.

FAU Enrolling for Alzheimer's Prevention Research Program

By | June 21, 2018

FAU's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health is now enrolling patients for the pioneering Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program that is made up of two clinical trials.