FAU Lab Schools Shine Nationwide in Niche Rankings
A.D. Henderson University School and ¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ High School ranked among the best in the country and state, according to Niche in its 2026 rankings.
Chatbots the New 'Doc?' Exploring AI in Health Behavior Coaching
Changing habits is tough. AI tools like ChatGPT now simulate motivational interviewing (MI), showing promise - but can they match MI's core and spark lasting change? FAU researchers explore the potential.
Study First to Show if Nesting Heat Affects Sea Turtle Hatchling 'IQ'
FAU researchers are the first to train loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings in a maze using visual cues to test their learning and ability, and to determine if high nest temperatures impair their cognition.
FAU Lands EPA Grant to Use Genetics in Florida Bay Sponge Restoration
Funded by the U.S. EPA, the project marks the first genetic assessment of sponge recovery in the region, with broad implications for ecosystem health and economically important species like the spiny lobster.
FAU Joins Top 100 of U.S. News & World Report's 2026 List
¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ moved up to No. 100 in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools" for 2026, rising from No. 103 in last year's ranking of the nation's best universities.
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.
FAU Career Center Awarded 2025 'Best of Florida'
¶¶ÒõÊÓƵ'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.
Research Characterizes Remarkable Skills of Octopus Arms in the Wild
Think your multitasking is impressive? A new study reveals that wild octopuses use their arms with incredible complexity. Each of the eight limbs can perform any type of movement, but clear patterns emerged.
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 students."