NEWS ARCHIVE


From Selfies to Self-diagnosing Disease with Smartphones

By | February 14, 2019

Scientists from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cell phone imaging algorithm that makes a smartphone camera as powerful as spectroscopy, a device used in scientific research.

FAU Poll Finds Florida Gov. DeSantis Off to a Good Start

By | February 12, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis is enjoying widespread popularity from Florida voters who support his proposals to reduce the impacts of harmful algae blooms and eliminate Common Core standards, according to a new survey.

Study Examines Aspirin Use to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

By | February 7, 2019

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined if high risk patients with advanced colorectal polyps reported taking aspirin to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and the recurrence of advanced polyps.

Two FAU High Students Named Regeneron Science Scholars

By | February 7, 2019

FAU High School students Hannah Herbst and Vithulan Suthakaran were named scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition.

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

By | February 1, 2019

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

FAU's Owls Care Leader Program Named No. 1 in the Nation

By | January 28, 2019

FAU's Owls Care Leader Program has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for educating students about mental health, drugs, and alcohol awareness, as well as named "Outstanding Peer Education Group".

FAU and Coral Springs Fire Department Team Up for Trauma Day

By | January 22, 2019

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and Coral Springs Fire Department teamed up for "Trauma Day" as part of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program.

FAU to Host Social Justice Week 2019

By | January 18, 2019

Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting Social Justice Week.

FAU Programs Among the Best in 'U.S. News & World Report'

By | January 15, 2019

FAU's nursing, business and education programs are listed in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report national rankings for "Best Online Graduate Programs." Nursing is ranked No. 23 nationwide and No. 1 in Florida.

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence is Strong Going into 2019

By | January 14, 2019

Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. improved in the fourth quarter of 2018 as optimism grew about their financial situation as well as the nation's economic outlook, a new FAU index says.