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College of Nursing Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger

Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger in memory of his wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger, to establish an endowed professorship in hospice and palliative care nursing. ... more

FAU Kicks Off Construction of Wallach Building

Florida Atlantic University celebrated the start of construction of its Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building.... more

FAU Ranks in ā€˜Washington Monthly’ Top 40

Washington Monthly ranked Florida Atlantic University at No. 39 on the ā€œAmerica’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollarsā€ list among the nation’s best public and private universities, in the publication’s annual College Guide. FAU also was ranked No. 5 in the ā€œBest Bang for the Buckā€ for Southeast colleges and on the ā€œTop 25 Best-in-Class Collegesā€ list.... more

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FAU/Baptist Health AI Spine Model Could Transform Back Pain Treatment

Lower back pain is a leading cause of disability. To address this, researchers created a groundbreaking AI system that automates personalized lumbar spine modeling for more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Researchers Show How Healthy Habits Can Improve Cognitive Decline

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say cognitive decline is not inevitable with age and that up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors like poor diet, inactivity and isolation.

Study: AI Agents Shift How Hotels Build Guest Loyalty

The rise of artificial intelligence agents will introduce a new layer of complexity in how the hospitality industry navigates customer loyalty, according to four researchers at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU High School Merit Scholars on the Rise

The class of 2026 at FAU High School continues to exemplify outstanding academic achievements, with 23 seniors named as National Merit Scholar semifinalists, and 43 designated as "commended ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć."

College of Nursing Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger in memory of his wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger.

Record Number of Merit Scholars Attending FAU

Florida Atlantic University is welcoming 40 National Merit Scholars this semester, with 19 of them returning and 21 of them attending FAU for the first time.

The Jerusalem Ballet Comes to Florida Atlantic

Florida Atlantic University's Department of Theatre and Dance in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents the Jerusalem Ballet

Theatre Lab Begins Second Decade of ą£ą£Ö±²„Šćming New Work

Theatre Lab announced its 2025-26 season, marking the start of its second decade of programming.

FAU Career Center Awarded 2025 'Best of Florida'

Florida Atlantic University's Career Center has been named 2025 "Best of Florida" for College & Career Planning Services, as part of The Guide to Florida's annual reader awards.

FAU Provost Russell Ivy, Ph.D., Earns National APLU Award

FAU's Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Russell Ivy, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2025 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award.

FAU Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean Economy

Housed at FAU, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.

FAU IN THE NEWS

Narwhals may be using their tusks to play, new study finds

Scientists say they have the first recorded video evidence of narwhals using tusks not only to strike and manipulate fish during feeding but also engage in what appears to be playful behavior, according to the latest research....

Florida Atlantic University Magazine Spring 2025 Issue