Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
FAU's Career Center Unveils 'Industry to Campus Lab'
FAU has recently unveiled its Industry to Campus Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the connection between academic programs and the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.
A.D. Henderson Ranks Among the Best in the State by Niche
Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025.
New Parasite Revealed Amid Decline of California's Channel Island Fox
FAU was part of a collaborative effort that identified the parasite infecting San Miguel Island foxes, one of the world's smallest species, using morphological and molecular methods, and necropsy records.
Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study
A study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.
FAU BEPI Poll: Hispanics Wary of Economic Outlook Ahead of Election
Hispanic consumers are hesitant about the long-term outlook for the United States economy as the presidential election approaches, according to a new poll from the Business and Economic Polling Initiative.
MediaLab@FAU Receives $100,000 Grant
Florida Atlantic University's MediaLab@FAU has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national initiative aimed at revitalizing local news and strengthening communities.
Supply Chain Index Hits Highest Score in Two Years
The supply chain index rose to its highest reading in the past two years in September, signaling that the logistics industry has recovered, according to researchers at FAU and four other schools.
FAU Hosted U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson
FAU recently hosted U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) to speak about the security of the U.S. and Israel. His presentation was during an event that highlighted FAU's deep ties to the Jewish community and Israel.
Iliamna Lake Harbor Seals Genetically Isolated from Pacific Ocean
A new genetic study led by FAU Harbor Branch researchers indicates that Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals may represent a unique, endemic form of harbor seal.