NEWS ARCHIVE


Worm Holds Key to Treating Epilepsy and Rapid Drug Discovery

By | September 26, 2016

Researchers from FAU, in collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute, have opened up the possibilities for rapid drug screens to treat seizures in the near future by using a microscopic nematode worm.

Hispanics Backing Clinton Over Trump in Five Key States

By | September 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump among Hispanics in the key battleground states of Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Colorado and North Carolina, according to a new survey by FAU.

Max Planck-FAU Premier Doctoral Program

By | September 22, 2016

The nation's first International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Brain and Behavior via FAU collaboration launched this fall semester with five students from FAU.

Jose Alvarez Speaks at FAU to Celebrate International Peace Day

By | September 21, 2016

In celebration of United Nations Peace Day, the FAU Peace, Justice and Human Rights Initiative in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art hosted a talk by nationally known artist Jose Alvarez.

NSF Funds Design of Holographic Underwater Microscope

By | September 20, 2016

The National Science Foundation recently awarded a multi-year grant to a group of FAU Harbor Branch scientists to pursue work on an underwater holographic imaging system.

Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Announced

By | September 14, 2016

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., a leading astronomer and researcher, has been named as the dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science effective January 2017. He comes to FAU from the University of Florida.

FAU to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Events

By | September 14, 2016

Florida Atlantic University will commemorate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with a series of events for students, faculty and staff.

Index Shows Housing Market Moving Deeper into Buy Territory

By | September 13, 2016

The latest national index produced by FAU and FIU faculty indicates the U.S. housing market as a whole is moving marginally deeper into buy territory.

Hospitality Management Program Ranked Among Top 30 in U.S.

By | September 13, 2016

Florida Atlantic University's Hospitality & Tourism Management program is among the top 30 in the United States, according to the latest rankings published by The Best Schools Magazine.

'Keep Memories Alive - Walking with the Stars Affair'

By | September 12, 2016

FAU's Caring Hearts Auxiliary of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center will host "Keep Memories Alive -- Walking with the Stars Affair" on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton.