Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow
Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.
School of Architecture to Participate in Venice Architecture Biennale
Florida Atlantic University's School of Architecture has been invited to showcase two research projects at La Biennale Architettura.
FAU Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama
FAU's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.
All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls
Researchers from FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.
Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?
Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. FAU Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.
FAU Earns Military Friendly® Status for 12th Consecutive Year
For the 12th straight year, Florida Atlantic University is being recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution" designation.
Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.
Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at FAU and FIU.
FAU Hosts Events for Women's History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host more than a dozen events to celebrate Women's History Month at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses.
Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use
FAU physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.