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FAU Board of Trustees Elects New Chair
The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees today unanimously voted to elect Piero Bussani board chair.
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Follow Your Heart: Participants Needed for Harmful Algal Blooms Study
FAU researchers are asking Stuart and nearby community residents to "follow their hearts" on Valentine's Day and participate in a study to help evaluate the possible impacts of harmful algal blooms exposure.
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FAU Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings
Florida Atlantic University's online MBA program is ranked No. 94 in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 95 in 2023.
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Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?
U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? An FAU study explores a new approach to measuring the personality of communities.
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FAU and Mainstreet Research Poll Shows Tight U.S. Presidential Race
Former U.S. President Donald Trump takes slight lead over incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden by 4 percent, according to the latest poll from the FAU and Mainstreet Research.
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Study: The Best Housing Market to Buy in Based on Past Pricing Trends
As many Americans struggle to find homes to buy, one place has emerged as the best area to purchase a home in the country, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and FIU.
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Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., Elected American Astronomical Society Fellow
FAU's Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., is among 21 new fellows of the American Astronomical Society, elected for his 'stellar' achievements in astrophysics.
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Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities
A study by FAU researchers shows how heritage culture shapes language in second-generation Latina mothers and their U.S.-born children.
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FAU Students Host Events in Honor of Black History Month
Florida Atlantic University student groups will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.
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Research Park Board at Florida Atlantic Elects FAU President as Chair
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has elected FAU President Stacy Volnick as chair of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority Board (the Authority) for 2024.