FAU Moves Up in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 List of Top Universities
Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of “Top Public Schools,” moving up to No. 103 from No. 112 in this year’s ranking of the nation’s best universities. ... more
FAU Awarded $10M to Train People with Disabilities for High Tech Jobs
The rising demand for tech jobs presents an outstanding opportunity for growth and inclusivity in the industry. Developing accessible training programs tailored for individuals with disabilities can foster a more diverse workforce.... more
Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study
The metaverse, a space where the lines between physical and digital realities blur, is rising among younger populations. As of March, 33% of teens own a virtual reality (VR) device and 13% use it weekly.... more
FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
FAU has recently unveiled its Industry to Campus Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the connection between academic programs and the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.
Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025.
Florida Atlantic University's MediaLab@FAU has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national initiative aimed at revitalizing local news and strengthening communities.
FAU received a gift commitment of $2.6 million from Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach for the Hillel space within the S.E. Wimberly Library on its Boca Raton campus.
Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."
Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," moving up to No. 103 from No. 112 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.
