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FAU High Student Named to 'Forbes' '30 Under 30' List

By | December 4, 2017

Florida Atlantic University High School junior Hannah Herbst has been named to the 2018 Forbes "30 Under 30" list in the energy sector.

Study Shows 'Sweet Spot' Could Improve Melanoma Diagnosis

By | November 28, 2017

Too much, too little, just right. It might seem like a line from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," but actually describes an important finding that will enhance computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) of melanoma.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents Michael Tougias

By | November 20, 2017

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter presents a lecture by Michael Tougias Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute complex at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

Homeowners Can't Count on Property Appreciation for Wealth

By | November 16, 2017

A new study finds that the property appreciation most homeowners expect when buying a home may be relatively meaningless in terms of building wealth.

FAU Honors Local Veterans with Flag Pole Dedication

By | November 16, 2017

A new flag pole now sits in front of the Student Union on Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus.

Experts Team Up on Study to Save Endangered African Penguins

By | November 15, 2017

There are less than 25,000 breeding pairs of African Penguins in existence today. A first-of-its-kind study on prognostic health indicators in this seabird provides invaluable information to help preserve them.

First-of-its-kind Bioengineered Robotic Hand to Sense Touch

By | November 14, 2017

FAU has received a $1.3 million NIH grant for a "living" robot with its own nervous system. Researchers are creating a living pathway from the robot's touch sensation to the user's brain to help amputees.

New FAU Program Supports Foster Care and Homeless Students

By | November 13, 2017

Less than 3 percent of youth raised in foster care graduate from a four-year college.

Most Hospice Workers Don't Have an Advance Directive

By | November 9, 2017

A new study finds that the majority of hospice providers don't have end-of-life wishes themselves. Procrastination, fear of the subject and costs were reported as the most common barriers.

FAU Recognized as a 2018 Military Friendly® University

By | November 9, 2017

Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2018 Military Friendly® School Designation by Victory Media.