60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
A first-of-its-kind national ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Wins Inaugural Stocker Foundation Mock Trial Tournament
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ secured two of the top three finishes - including first place - at the recent inaugural Susan Stocker Foundation Mock Trial Tournament.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Hosts 57th Annual Honors Convocation
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥President Adam Hasner, along with Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Ken Dawson-Scully, recently hosted the 57th annual Honors Convocation.
HHS Regional Director Visits ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥to Witness Health Impact in Action
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥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.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥to Host Susan Stocker Mock Trial Tournament
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ will serve as both host and competitor for the inaugural Susan Stocker Mock Trial Tournament.
Some Dark Web Users Share Traits with Those Involved in Crime
Using a national survey, researchers show that dark web users are far more likely to have criminal histories, low self-control and deviant peers - revealing who is drawn to these hidden online spaces.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥to Offer 2026 Summer Camps
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Study Finds Concerning Rise in U.S. Teen Obesity Over a Decade
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥researchers report that teen obesity is rising as fewer adolescents try to lose weight, highlighting increased long-term health risks and the urgent need for stronger support and healthier habits.
Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks
A national ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥study shows teen sexting is rising fast - fueling coercion, privacy breaches and sextortion. Nearly half of those who sent images had them shared without consent, underscoring urgent safety gaps.
FAU/CSU Study: More Paid Time Off Keeps U.S. Workers From Quitting
Drawing on 18 years of data and 32,000 early-career workers, a first-of-its-kind study shows paid time off is a powerful driver of employee retention, significantly lowering voluntary resignations.