NEWS ARCHIVE


ֱProfessor Serves as Guest Curator for MoMA Exhibit

By | July 10, 2018

Vladimir Kulić, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture within the College for Design and Social Inquiry, is a guest curator for an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

ֱNames Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D. as University Provost

By | July 9, 2018

ֱ has named Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D. as its provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1.

Professor Invited to Speak at President's Palace in Malta

By | July 9, 2018

Eileen Ariza, Ed.D. was a guest speaker at the second Frederick Ofosu Memorial Lecture under the distinguished patronage of Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca.

'Skinny Fat' in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer's Risk

By | July 5, 2018

A novel study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass - may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.

School of Social Work Professor Named 'Educator of the Year'

By | June 25, 2018

Marianna Colvin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry recently was named the “2018 Social Work Educator of the Year” by ... MoreThe National Association of Social Workers for her outstanding contributions in social work education in the areas of teaching, research and service.

ֱEnrolling for Alzheimer's Prevention Research Program

By | June 21, 2018

FAU's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health is now enrolling patients for the pioneering Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program that is made up of two clinical trials.

Report Gives 24-hour View of Cyberattacks in Florida, U.S.

By | June 20, 2018

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently launched FloridaSOAR, a first-of-its-kind, large-scale analysis of the magnitude of compromised Internet of Things devices globally.

Deep-sea Sponges May Hold Key to Antibiotic Drug Resistance

By | June 19, 2018

Scientists from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have identified several strains of actinobacteria derived from sea sponges that have potent antifungal, anti-MRSA and antibacterial activities.

Virtual Reality Headset Reduces Children's Fear of Needles

By | June 18, 2018

A study led by an affiliate faculty member in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is the first to use a 3D virtual reality headset to test this tool as a distraction method in a pediatric setting.

HRSA $2.8 Million Grant Will Enhance RN Role in Primary Care

By | June 14, 2018

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing will establish a primary care workforce of BSN degree students who are practice ready and willing to serve veterans and patients in rural and underserved communities.