NEWS ARCHIVE


FAU Study Offers New Model for Coordinating Pandemic Policies

By | February 7, 2022

In a public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, imposing lockdowns across entire states or regions and enacting other sweeping policy measures aren't practical.

FAU Scientists Uncover 'Missing' Plastics Deep in the Ocean

By | February 2, 2022

A study is the first to unveil the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column in the southern Atlantic Ocean and implicates the ocean interior as a crucial pool of 'missing' plastics.

FAU to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool to Open in Fall 2022

By | February 1, 2022

Florida Atlantic University's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a 10-year facilities use agreement with Bezos Academy.

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

By | January 28, 2022

FAU will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

Both Mothers and Friends Shape Adolescent Self-esteem

By | January 27, 2022

A new longitudinal study takes a deep dive into adolescent self-esteem and the role that parents - specifically mothers - and friends play in shaping how youth feel about themselves.

Online Forums Like Reddit Could Work as Drug Use Early Warning System

By | January 26, 2022

A study is the first to evaluate the utility of online drug use forums as an early indicator of impending novel psychoactive substances intoxications or potentially lethal outcomes before they happen.

Study Ranks Florida, Ohio Housing Markets Among Nation’s Most Overvalued

By | January 25, 2022

When it comes to metropolitan areas with the nation's most overpriced homes, Florida and Ohio are leading the pack, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

FAU Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

By | January 25, 2022

Florida Atlantic University's online master's in nursing programs are ranked No. 20 in the nation for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 32 in 2021.

FAU Spring 2022 Virtual 'Research in Action' Lineup

By | January 24, 2022

FAU's Division of Research will kick off its spring 2022 "Research in Action" virtual talk series on Zoom beginning on Jan. 27 and continuing on select Thursdays at 1 p.m.

Marine Sponge Cells in 3D Could Ramp-up Production of Drug Compounds

By | January 20, 2022

FAU Harbor Branch scientists are the first to culture sponge cells in 3D to scale-up production of sponge biomass and bioactive metabolites for novel drug compounds.