Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters Names New Dean
Michael J. Horswell, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University, following a national search.
Simple Tactic Results in Dramatic Water Conservation
Rain or shine has new meaning thanks to an innovative and simple tactic developed by researchers that will really change how people think about watering their lawns. The tactic? A straightforward road sign.
Floridians Doubt Trump Policy Changes will Help Cuban People
Floridians support former U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to normalize relations with Cuba over U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to restrict those relations, according to a survey by FAU>
Closing Failing Banks Sooner Could Save Billions of Dollars
Billions of dollars could be saved if Congress revises a law to allow regulators to be more aggressive in reducing losses from insolvent banks, according to a recent study co-authored by FAU faculty member
FAU Professor Admitted to The Royal Irish Academy
J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., a professor ofÌýpsychology, biological sciences and biomedical science atÌýFlorida Atlantic University, recently was admitted to The Royal Irish Academy (RIA).
FAU's College of Nursing Launches New Online à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is launching a new online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentration that will be offered as a post-master's certificate beginning in the fall.
Courses and Boot Camp in Entrepreneurship Offered This Fall
Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will host a series of courses in entrepreneurship, as well as an Entrepreneur Boot Camp, open to the FAU community and public this fall.
Rising House Prices Move Markets in the Direction of Renting
Slowing rents coupled with rising home prices and mortgage rates are pushing U.S. housing markets into rent territory, according to the latest national index from FAU and FIU.
Copaiba: Silver Bullet or Snake Oil?
Researchers caution that randomized trials are needed to discern whether treatment with the essential oil copaiba is effective or that it turns out to be "yet another beautiful hypothesis slain by ugly facts."
Corporate Social Responsibility Not a Profitable Investment
Companies that try to "do good" are likely to find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is bad for their bottom lines, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University's College of Business.