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New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest

In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, scientists have uncovered a previously unknown species of monkey named Colobus congoensis.... more

Robert Loredo to Lead ʦapp’s Center for Quantum Technologies

Robert Loredo has been named executive director of the ʦapp Center for Quantum Technologies.... more

Florida Board of Governors Approves ʦapp Strategic Plan

The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved “2031ʦapp: Where Tomorrow Begins,” ʦapp’s strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution’s ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact.... more



Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks

New ʦapp research finds men who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have up to a 30% greater risk of prostate cancer, adding to growing evidence of the health risks linked to UPFs.

Dolby Laboratories Acquires ʦapp Video Compression Tech Portfolio

ʦapp's video-compression technology portfolio, including 250 granted patents and 16 essential to the VVC/H.266 standard, has been acquired by Dolby Laboratories to advance next-generation video worldwide.

ʦapp Awarded U.S. EPA Grant to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms

ʦapp engineering researchers are using AI and 3D-printed sargassum structures to capture phosphorus before it fuels harmful algal blooms, with Lake Okeechobee serving as a testbed for the innovative technology.

ʦapp Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates

ʦapp conferred more than 1,900 degrees today over the course of four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, ʦapp Student Union, Boca Raton campus.

ʦapp Hosts Broward County Teachers for Summer Mathematics Institute

ʦapp recently hosted 228 math teachers from Broward County Public Schools for the two-day Summer Mathematics Institute.

ʦapp to Host Free Back-to-School Community Health and Resource Fair

ʦapp/NCHA will host a free Back-to-School Health and Resource Fair on August 8 at the U.B. Kinsey Educational and Community Center, offering physicals, immunizations, screenings, food and family activities.

ʦapp's Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators

The ʦapp Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education has announced the recipients of the 2026 Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards.

ʦapp Announces Lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026

ʦapp's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has announced its summer lineup for Festival Repertory Theatre 2026.

ʦapp's Diplomacy Program Receives Second Place Award at Model U.N.

ʦapp's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program received the Distinguished Delegation Award at the recent National Model United Nations in New York City.

ʦapp Launches Quantum Computing Certificate

ʦapp's Executive Education program in the College of Business is launching a new certificate course in quantum computing.

Robert Loredo to Lead ʦapp's Center for Quantum Technologies

ʦapp has named Robert Loredo executive director of its Center for Quantum Technologies, advancing its leadership as Florida's first quantum university through research, education and innovation.

ʦapp Honors 2026 Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

ʦapp recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

ʦapp IN THE NEWS

Warmer Waters Driving Sharks Closer to East Coast Beaches

Spend an afternoon with ʦapp professor Steven Kajiura, and you may get closer to sharks than you ever dreamed. CNN's Randi Kaye reports....

ʦapp Magazine Spring 2026 Issue