NEWS ARCHIVE


New Head of FAU Tech Runway Announced

By | April 4, 2016

Rhys L. Williams has joined Florida Atlantic University as its new associate vice president and managing director of FAU Tech Runway.

FAU's OwlThon Raises Record Amount for Charity

By | April 3, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's annual Dance Marathon fundraiser raised a record $188,234.16 for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN).

Using the Human Genome to Repurpose Medicine for Zika Virus

By | April 1, 2016

A professor has identified 55 drug targets for the Zika virus from the human genome, leading to the identification of 79 FDA-approved drugs currently being used to treat other conditions such as cancer.

‘U.S. News & World Report’ Ranks Graduate Nursing Programs

By | April 1, 2016

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing rapidly rises to No. 44 and No. 46 in latest "U.S. News & World Report" national ranking of best graduate nursing programs.

Native Orchid Discovered at FAU's Boca Raton Campus

By | March 31, 2016

The Toothed Rein Orchid, native only to central and south Florida within the United States, has been discovered along the Tortuga Trail at Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus.

FAU Diplomacy Team Receives Model UN Award

By | March 31, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's Diplomacy Program has received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the National Model United Nations competition in New York City.

Daymond John of ABC's 'Shark Tank' to Speak at FAU Sept. 8

By | March 30, 2016

Daymond John, founder of FUBU and co-star of ABC's "Shark Tank," will speak at FAU on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event will go on sale Friday, April 1.

FAU Receives $2.9 Million NIH Grant for Bilingual Study

By | March 30, 2016

A psychology professor will continue a unique longitudinal study of bilingual development in children, focusing on language, literacy, cognitive growth, and academic achievement for Spanish-speaking children.

FAU Publishes Book to Honor 100 Women of Distinction

By | March 30, 2016

The contributions to FAU by 100 women are celebrated in "Legacymakers: 100 Women of Distinction at Florida Atlantic University."

Is HUD Housing Affordable? Not If You Factor Commute Costs

By | March 29, 2016

Where to live can be a dilemma for many Americans. A new FAU study is the first to evaluate the affordability of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Multifamily recipients.