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In Our Voices: Lived Experiences of Mothers with Substance Use
December 20, 2019
Dr. Heather Howard and Dr. Marianna Colvin recently presented a PhotoVoice study which seeks to implement positive social change through the use of participants’ voices and documentary-style photographs.
Podcast Feature: Ask a Scientist
November 22, 2019
Be sure to catch Dr. Christina Spadola, Assistant Professor, as she discusses how sleep can impact our health and behavior, and how alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine may impact your night of sleep on the podcast, Ask a Scientist,...
Faculty Honored as Guest Coach
November 22, 2019
A warm Owls shout out to Dr. Precious Skinner-Osei… wait… make that COACH Skinner-Osei!
Now Open: Robin Rubin Center for Happiness & Life Enhancement
November 22, 2019
The Robin Rubin Center for Happiness & Life Enhancement is now officially open! The Center hosts free, guided meditations every Monday and Tuesday from noon to 12:45 for students, faculty and staff.
First Generation Student Featured in University Spotlight Video
November 22, 2019
FAU Bachelor of Social Work student Leona Robinson is the first person in her family to attend a 4-year university.
CHAIR YOGA MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MUSIC IN ADULTS WITH ADVANCED DEMENTIA
October 04, 2019
The chair yoga group reported a higher quality of life score, including physical condition, mood, functional abilities, interpersonal relationships, and the ability to participate in meaningful activities.
CSWE Master’s Minority Fellowship Awardee
September 30, 2019
MSW student, Cynthia Wilks was just awarded a CSWE Master’s Minority Fellowship!
Special Statement in the Aftermath of Hurricane Dorian
September 06, 2019
Earlier this week, our neighbors in the Bahamas, specifically in the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island, were catastrophically impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
SLEEP INTERRUPTED: WHAT’S KEEPING US UP AT NIGHT?
August 07, 2019
Between 50 to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Findings from this study support the importance of sleep health recommendations that promote the restriction of evening alcohol and nicotine use to improve sleep conti...
FAU Graduates First Class from Doctor of Social Work Program
July 22, 2019
FAU Graduates First Class from Doctor of Social Work Program