Florida Legislature Awards FAU $30M for Health Professions Facility
Florida Atlantic University has received $30 million in state funding for a new facility to expand health professions education, clinical training and patient-oriented research across three colleges.
FAU Receives $1M Gift for Athletics, Education and Holocaust Studies
Florida Atlantic University received a $1 million gift from long-time Boca Raton community member Howard Guggenheim.
FAU Study Pinpoints Non-Fatal Overdose Hotspots in Palm Beach County
An FAU study of 1,661 non-fatal overdoses in Palm Beach County found nearly half of hotspots overlapped with gas stations, pointing to new opportunities for targeted, place-based prevention.
FAU's Ali A. Danesh Named Distinguished Fellow by Audiology Academy
Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D., has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology, recognizing his exemplary contributions and sustained commitment to advancing audiology.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks
New FAU research finds men who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have up to a 30% greater risk of prostate cancer, adding to growing evidence of the health risks linked to UPFs.
FAU Among $3.8M NIH Project Team to Develop New Malaria Drugs
FAU Celebrates Six Fulbright Scholars for 2026-27 Academic Year
FAU celebrates six faculty and staff members who were selected for the prestigious 2026-27 Fulbright awards, supporting teaching, research and global engagement in six countries worldwide.
Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found striking melanoma disparities among older Floridians, with men dying at nearly twice the rate of women and non-Hispanic whites facing the highest burden.
PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
FAU researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.
FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.