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Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµCelebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµâ€™s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 – its largest in history, with 79 graduates.... more

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµRanked No. 4 Nationally as Executive Education Provider

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµâ€™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.... more

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµBecomes State’s First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ will become the first university in Florida to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site. Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµhas signed an agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. to acquire and install the revolutionary Advantage2 system on the university’s Boca Raton campus later this year. ... more

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Acoustic Environment May Shape Which Bird Songs Last

An Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµstudy suggests the environment may help determine which bird songs survive across generations. Songs that travel more clearly through habitats were more likely to be common within populations.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµReceives DIU Grant to Transform Underwater Robotic Communication

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµengineering researchers have received a $1 million AUKUS award to create breakthrough underwater communications technology that could transform maritime security, ocean science and autonomous operations.

Melanoma Cases and Deaths Highest Among Florida's Older Adults

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµSchmidt College of Medicine researchers found striking melanoma disparities among older Floridians, with men dying at nearly twice the rate of women and non-Hispanic whites facing the highest burden.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµLab Schools' Drone Teams Fly High in State, National Competitions

Students from Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµLab Schools recently achieved outstanding success in the "Drones in School" competition program

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµRanked 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.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµMechanical Engineers Earn Third Place at NASA HERC Competition

A team of Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµmechanical engineering students secured third place in the college remote-controlled division at NASA's 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµAnnounces Lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ'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.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the recent National Model United Nations in New York City.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµHonors 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."

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµHonors 2026 Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

HHS Regional Director Visits Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµto Witness Health Impact in Action

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµhosted 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.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµLaunches 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.

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµIN THE NEWS

Warmer Waters Driving Sharks Closer to East Coast Beaches

Spend an afternoon with Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµprofessor Steven Kajiura, and you may get closer to sharks than you ever dreamed. CNN's Randi Kaye reports....

Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ Magazine Spring 2026 Issue