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Florida Board of Governors Approves ֱStrategic Plan

The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved “2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins,” ֱ’s strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution’s ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact.... more

ֱReceives DIU Grant to Transform Underwater Robotic Communication

ֱ has been awarded a $1 million grant through the AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, a trilateral defense innovation initiative supported by Australia’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator, the United Kingdom’s Defense and Security Accelerator and the United States Defense Innovation Unit.... more

ֱExperts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season

ֱ faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics including forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience, disaster recovery and economic effects. ... more



ֱI-SENSE Evolves to Reflect Decade of Impact Across Cities, Spaces

Celebrating a decade of innovation, FAU's I-SENSE has evolved into I-SENSE: The Institute for Smarter Cities, Spaces, and Health, reflecting its expanding impact on communities, technology and health.

Out of Darkness, Blind Cavefish Illuminate Brain Evolution

ֱresearchers discovered that blind Mexican cavefish have evolved brain circuits that reverse light and dark responses, offering new clues about evolution, sensory processing and neurological disorders.

ֱQueen Conch Mobile Lab Debuts in The Bahamas with First Hatch

ֱHarbor Branch's Queen Conch Mobile Lab in The Bahamas has achieved its first hatch, marking a major step toward restoring this iconic species and producing up to 2,000 juveniles annually.

Florida Board of Governors Approves ֱStrategic Plan

The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved "2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins," ֱ's strategic plan for 2026-2031

ֱLab Schools' Drone Teams Fly High in State, National Competitions

Students from ֱLab Schools recently achieved outstanding success in the "Drones in School" competition program

ֱRanked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider

FAU's Executive Education Programs was ranked No. 1 in Florida for the fourth year in a row and No. 4 in the United States for its open enrollment professional development programs by the Financial Times.

ֱAnnounces Lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026

ֱ's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026.

FAU's Diplomacy Program Receives Second Place Award at Model U.N.

ֱ's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the recent National Model United Nations in New York City.

ֱHonors Holocaust Reflection Contest Recipients

The contest invited these students to create original works responding to the prompt: "Clearly express what you learned about yourself and modern society through the survivor's story."

ֱHonors 2026 Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

ֱ recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

HHS Regional Director Visits ֱto Witness Health Impact in Action

ֱhosted HHS regional director and alumna Samantha Brown-Parks, M.D., to its Boca Raton campus for a visit highlighting workforce training, research and community health initiatives.

ֱLaunches Entrepreneurship Institute to Expand Innovation

FAU's College of Business recently launched the Entrepreneurship Institute, a dedicated program overseeing all aspects of business creation to accelerate innovation and expand entrepreneurial opportunities.

ֱIN THE NEWS

Warmer Waters Driving Sharks Closer to East Coast Beaches

Spend an afternoon with ֱprofessor Steven Kajiura, and you may get closer to sharks than you ever dreamed. CNN's Randi Kaye reports....

ֱ Magazine Spring 2026 Issue