Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Greater Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
FAU researchers found that adults whose diets were highest in ultra-processed foods had a 47% higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those who ate the least, even after adjusting for other factors.
FAU Poll: Hispanic Consumers More Optimistic Heading into New Year
Hispanic consumer confidence rebounded sharply at the end of 2025, offering an early signal of improving economic sentiment heading into the new year, according to new data from FAU's BEPI.
FAU Nursing Named Lead Academic Affiliate in Caring Science
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is designated Lead Caring Science Academic Affiliate by the Watson Caring Science Institute, honoring 40 years of global leadership in caring science education.
FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
FAU has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to advance national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.
Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon
Rising COâ‚‚ and nutrient pollution are weakening the Indian River Lagoon's ability to support shell-building life. A new FAU Harbor Branch study maps where shell growth is most at risk across the lagoon.
FAU Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
FAU engineering's Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE) advances innovation in engineering and computation, using AI-driven analytics to extract insight from biological data research.
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.
FAU Becomes State's First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer
FAU leaps ahead to become Â̲èÖ±²¥'s first university to host a public, onsite quantum computer - powering breakthrough research, hands-on learning, and real-world innovation through a partnership with D-Wave.
FAU 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch
Millions of sharks die as bycatch each year. FAU researchers have developed a zinc and graphite device that repels sharks from hooks, cutting bycatch by more than 60% without affecting target fish like tuna.
FAU's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE
Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., in FAU's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, one of the highest honors in higher education research.