
Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow
Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama
51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health
A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.

Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls
Researchers from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?
Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Earns Military Friendly® Status for 12th Consecutive Year
For the 12th straight year, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is being recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution" designation.

Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use
51³Ô¹ÏÍø physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade
A study by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lands U.S. EPA Grant for 'Hands-on' Indian River Lagoon Field Trip
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Harbor Branch has received a $399,963 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Initiative Program to support a new Indian River Lagoon field trip program.

New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
51³Ô¹ÏÍø and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.