Florida Atlantic Lab Schools received a $2 million grant from The Marcus Foundation to establish the Marcus Research and Innovation Center at the A.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic High School campus in Boca Raton. The center will provide more than 12,000 square feet of STEM and research space to serve as a training center and incubator for current A.D. Henderson and FAU High students as they prepare to become researchers and innovators of tomorrow, and also offers experiential learning opportunities for middle and high school instructors.
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The College of Engineering and Computer Science and Florida Power & Light Company have unveiled a new AI-enabled center aimed to boost energy innovation, made possible by a $1 million gift by NextEra Energy Foundation, FPL’s charitable arm. The initiative seeks to harness artificial intelligence to drive advancements in energy technology and represents a significant step towards a more sustainable energy future, while serving as a hub to educate, train, and inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, researchers, and energy leaders.
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The David Waldshan Educational Endowment Fund was established to expand education and deepen knowledge of the Holocaust and human rights, in memory of Ben Waldshan’s father, a Holocaust survivor. The fund supports the mission of the Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education, providing professional learning opportunities to educators in south Florida to combat prejudice, hatred, and indifference. The Gutterman Family Center will be part of the future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building, breaking ground soon on Florida Atlantic’s Boca Raton campus.
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Florida Atlantic University’s Broward campuses received a $200,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Broward for the Bachelor of Professional Studies program, aiming to support Broward residents in completing their degree programs. The grant will fund the “Crossing the Stage” pilot project, providing personalized advising and tailored pathways for students to complete their bachelor’s degree, and addressing student challenges, such as time and financial constraints.
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Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business Executive Education program was ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for the second consecutive year by the Financial Times, highlighting the College's exceptional program offerings. The program also achieved top rankings for female participation and overall satisfaction, emphasizing its commitment to providing quality education for professionals.
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Research led by Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing highlights how pet dogs contribute to reducing stress and promoting positive outcomes in adolescents of military families. The study aims to investigate how pet dogs help counter the effects of military-specific stressors, leading to improved resilience, reduced depression, and lower perceived stress levels in adolescents.
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Florida Atlantic Football will play at least five nationally televised games in 2024 under Hagerty Family Head Football Coach Tom Herman. Several game times and TV designations have been announced, including the home opener on Sept. 7 against Army, and a Nov. 1 Homecoming matchup with in-state conference rival University of South Florida.
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