FAU Scientist Helps Discover New Miniature Shark Species
It's a foot long, has a huge nose and glows in the dark. It took more than 17 years to identify this new species but was worth the wait as this elusive creature has yet to be seen in the wild.
Slower Boat Speeds May Cause Manatees More Harm than Good
Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not according to FAU researchers. In fact, the very laws enacted to slow down boats in manatee habitats may actually be doing more harm than good.
FAU Receives $1.4 Million Grant for Nurse Practitioners
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.4 million federal grant to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver primary care services for underserved populations in Broward County.
College for Design and Social Inquiry Names New Dean
esley Hawkins, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry at Florida Atlantic University, following a national search.
FAU Lab Schools Designated as 2017 Google Reference District
Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools has been named a 2017 Google for Education Reference School District. It is the only district in Florida with the distinction, and one of only 109 districts in the world.
FAU National Index Shows Hispanics Optimistic About Economy
Hispanics in the U.S. are more optimistic about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole but their dissatisfaction for U.S. President Donald Trump continues to increase.
FAU to Offer Two New Degree Programs This Fall
Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will offer two new degree programs this fall.
Overqualified Employees Experience Psychological Strain
Feel like you're a big fish in a small pond? If you're an employee who perceives you're overqualified for your position, chances are you're unsatisfied with your job and experience psychological strain.
Sexism is Alive and Well, But this Time Men are the Target
A new study debunks a long-standing theory that sexual assault isn't as emotionally traumatizing for men as it is for women and that it doesn't result in similar emotional impacts, especially depression.
FAU's School of Social Work Celebrates 1000th Graduate
FAU's Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work recently celebrated Shanekia Calbert as its 1,000th graduate of the Master of Social Work program.