ʦapp Joins the Nation’s Most Elite Research Universities and Colleges
Florida Atlantic shares this R1 status with less than 5% of the nearly 4,000 universities in the United States.... more
ʦapp Board of Trustees Select Adam Hasner to be Eighth President
The ʦapp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Adam Hasner the university’s eighth president, his start date is to be determined pending confirmation by the State University System’s Board of Governors.... more
ʦapp Secures $21M Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Broward UP
The "Broward Unlimited Potential Promise Neighborhood" (Broward UP) initiative aims to provide children with access to quality education and strong community support, ensuring successful transitions to college or careers.... more
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ʦapp Joins the Nation's Most Elite Research Universities and Colleges
Florida Atlantic now holds the esteemed designation of 'R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Study Takes a 'Bite' Out of Shark Depredation Using Citizen Science
Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida. Now, ʦapp Harbor Branch researchers have identified Florida's ocean 'bandits' and the most common depredated species.
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ʦapp Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt
A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.
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Inaugural Winners of Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced
ʦapp's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has announced the inaugural winners of its Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
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'Frontiers in Science' Presents Lecture on Safeguarding our Coastlines
The 2025 Schmidt College of Science "Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series" at ʦapp will host "Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow," on Feb. 19.
ʦapp Board of Trustees Select Adam Hasner to be Eighth President
The ʦapp Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Adam Hasner the university's eighth president.
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ʦapp Receives $2.6 Million to Expand Hillel on the Boca Raton Campus
ʦapp received a gift commitment of $2.6 million from Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach for the Hillel space within the S.E. Wimberly Library on its Boca Raton campus.
ʦapp Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'
Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in ʦapp's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."
OLLI at ʦapp Presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at ʦapp presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
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Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at ʦapp's CrocTank
An entrepreneur from ʦapp's Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."
ʦapp Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the ʦapp Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
ʦapp Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind Competition
The judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to ʦapp for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
Fear the Tails, Not the Jaws, of These ‘Weirdo’ Sharks
Scientists studied how thresher sharks use “extreme yoga” to whip their tails at prey....