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Not In My Town
Not in My Town is a musical drama in one act based on the events surrounding the death of Matthew Shepard
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Compound from Marine Sponge Reduces Pancreatic Tumor Size
A deep-water marine sponge that contains leiodermatolide has the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and block cancer cells from dividing using extremely low concentrations of the natural compound.
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FAU's Incoming Freshman Class Boasts Highest GPA Ever
Florida Atlantic University's incoming freshman class boasts the highest GPA in the university's history.
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New Collaboration Stations to Help FAU's Online Students
Florida Atlantic University's Center for e-Learning has gifted collaboration stations to the Wimberly Library.
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FAU Celebrates 2016 College Colors Day
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Sept. 2.
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Study Sheds Light on Efficacy of Sexual Assault Hotlines
Today, there are more than 1,000 crisis hotline affiliates in the United States alone. Yet, despite their widespread use, much remains unknown or unclear about their service efficacy.
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A.E. Backus and Florida's Highwaymen Exhibition
University Galleries presents the exhibition, "A.E. Backus and Florida's Highwaymen: History, Commerce and Art."
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Former Runner Swaps Sneakers for Lab Coat
Jana Olivova received bachelor's degrees in neuroscience and psychology from Florida Atlantic University on Tuesday, August 9.
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FAU Graduate Studying Deadly Bacteria in Florida
Gabrielle Barbarite received her doctorate in integrative biology on Tuesday, August 9.
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FAU Graduate Named College President
Joaquin Martinez, Ph.D., received his doctorate in higher education leadership from FAU on August 9.