NEWS ARCHIVE


Leon Charney Awarded with Honorary Doctorate from FAU

By | December 21, 2015

Florida Atlantic University has awarded Leon Charney an honorary doctorate in humane letters in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace through diplomacy.

Jupiter Lifelong Learning Society Presents Dr. Bennet Omalu

By | December 21, 2015

Jupiter's Lifelong Learning Society will present a lecture by Dr. Bennet Omalu on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Lifelong Learning Society complex at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter.

FAU Introduces 'Owl Perks' Promotional Program

By | December 18, 2015

Florida Atlantic University is partnering with local business owners and merchants to offer "Owl Perks," a new promotional program geared toward building University pride, community spirit and support.

Novel Mechanism Identified in Cells in Close Proximity

By | December 15, 2015

FAU researchers are the first to show that cells in close proximity to each other can sense when a cell is dying due to environmental stressors like UV light and smoke, and eat the cell before it becomes toxic.

FAU Joins Archaeological Project in Vero Beach

By | December 15, 2015

Florida Atlantic University is now partnering with the Old Vero Ice Age Sites Committee on one of the oldest and largest archaeological digs of its kind.

First Study to Show Police Leaders' Thoughts on Body Cameras

By | December 14, 2015

Researchers from FAU and collaborators measured law enforcement leadership attitudes toward police wearing body cameras, and published results of their study in the American Journal of Criminal Justice.

$1.3 Million Grant for New Alzheimer's and Dementia Project

By | December 14, 2015

The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center in FAU's Lynn College of Nursing has received a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Fall 2015 Commencement Profile: Elizabeth Reilly

By | December 11, 2015

When Elizabeth "Betty" Reilly applied to work at a local library nine years ago at the age of 80, they told her she wasn't qualified because she didn't complete high school.

Fall 2015 Commencement Profile: Denise Kutnick

By | December 11, 2015

Denise Kutnick doesn't have to worry about finding a job after she graduates. She's already landed her dream job as a design engineer at Intel Corporation.