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FAU's Theatre Lab Presents a New Play Festival
This jam-packed festival welcomes some of the nation's most prominent playwrights as they present readings of their newest work before it lands on stages across the country.
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FAU Hosts 48th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Gary W. Perry will host the University's 48th annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 19.
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FAU Jupiter's LLS Partners with National Theatre Live
Florida Atlantic University's Lifelong Learning Society Jupiter has announced it will show pre-recorded presentations by National Theatre Live and the Bolshoi Ballet.
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Hispanic Consumers in Florida Optimistic About Economy
Hispanics in Florida are optimistic about their financial situation despite concerns about rising costs and interest rates, according to a new statewide survey conducted by FAU
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FAU Jupiter's LLS Announces Summer Schedule
FAU Jupiter's Lifelong Learning Society announced its course offerings for the summer semester, which begins Monday, May 15.
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FAU’s OwlThon Sets New Record in Fundraising
Florida Atlantic University’s annual Dance Marathon fundraiser raised a record $242,718.17 for the Children’s Miracle Network.
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Expanding Waistlines and Link to Metabolic Syndrome
For decades, American waistlines have been expanding and there is increasing cause for alarm. Researchers make the case that metabolic syndrome is the new silent killer and that the "love handle" can be fatal.
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Course Prepares Students with Disabilities to Join Workforce
An innovative FAU college course improves the chances of college students with disabilities finding employment and succeeding in the workforce.
FAU Celebrates 2017 President's Gala
Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its seventh annual gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of FAU Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.
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Does the Smart Songbird Always Get the Girl?
If the early bird catches the worm, then does the smart songbird get the girl? FAU study tests the links between cognition, sexiness and male songbirds' ability to serenade.