News Desk
- FAU Career Center Awarded 2025 'Best of Florida'Florida Atlantic University's Career Center has been named 2025 "Best of Florida" for College & Career Planning Services, as part of The Guide to Florida's annual reader awards.
- FAU Hosts 'Arreva's Driven by Cause Summit' Philanthropy Summit
- FAU High School Merit Scholars on the RiseThe class of 2026 at FAU High School continues to exemplify outstanding academic achievements, with 23 seniors named as National Merit Scholar semifinalists, and 43 designated as "commended students."
- Research Characterizes Remarkable Skills of Octopus Arms in the WildThink your multitasking is impressive? A new study reveals that wild octopuses use their arms with incredible complexity. Each of the eight limbs can perform any type of movement, but clear patterns emerged.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU High School Merit Scholars on the RiseThe class of 2026 at FAU High School continues to exemplify outstanding academic achievements, with 23 seniors named as National Merit Scholar semifinalists, and 43 designated as "commended students."
- College of Nursing Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce SwillingerFAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger in memory of his wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger.
- Record Number of Merit Scholars Attending FAUFlorida Atlantic University is welcoming 40 National Merit Scholars this semester, with 19 of them returning and 21 of them attending FAU for the first time.
- FAU Ranks in 'Washington Monthly' Top 40Washington Monthly ranked Florida Atlantic University at No. 39 on the "America's Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars" list among the nation's best public and private universities.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Hosts 'Arreva's Driven by Cause Summit' Philanthropy Summit
- Theatre Lab Begins Second Decade of Programming New WorkTheatre Lab announced its 2025-26 season, marking the start of its second decade of programming.
- FAU Kicks Off Construction of Wallach BuildingFlorida Atlantic University celebrated the start of construction of its Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building.
- The Role of the Courts in Interpreting the ConstitutionFlorida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents the 2025 Constitution Day lecture "The Role of the Courts in Interpreting the Constitution."
FAU Athletics
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Parking & Transportation
- Welcome to the Fall 2023 Semester!Business Services- Parking & Transportation Services FACULTY AND STAFF ePermits for Faculty and Staff will be available starting August 3rd. Click Here and follow the prompts to register. License plate numbers serve as the vehicle identifier (license plates do not have the letter… Read more ›
- Important AnnouncementTo the FAU Community, We are excited about the new academic year for our residential communities. Fall 2023 move-in will occur from Tuesday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. · First-Year Students: Aug. 15… Read more ›
Research
- Research Characterizes Remarkable Skills of Octopus Arms in the WildThink your multitasking is impressive? A new study reveals that wild octopuses use their arms with incredible complexity. Each of the eight limbs can perform any type of movement, but clear patterns emerged.
- Study: AI Agents Shift How Hotels Build Guest LoyaltyThe rise of artificial intelligence agents will introduce a new layer of complexity in how the hospitality industry navigates customer loyalty, according to four researchers at Florida Atlantic University.
- Unrealized Losses in U.S. Banks Hold Steady in Q2Unrealized losses in U.S. banks' investment securities portfolios remained mostly unchanged in Q2, according to a screener from a banking and finance expert at Florida Atlantic University.
- High Intake of Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Systemic InflammationNew research reveals that people who eat the most ultra-processed foods show significantly elevated levels of hs-CRP - a key marker of inflammation and a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease.
Student Announcements
- FAU Test Prep – Fall Courses Starting Soon!FAU Test Preparation offers affordable, high-quality courses for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, General Knowledge (GK) Test, SAT and ACT, with live online and in-person options. Upcoming classes include LSAT and GRE in-person, GMAT Live Online, and also SAT and… Read more ›
- Art of Science Photography and Video ContestIt’s time to enter your original images and footage of the beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. The first 100 qualifying entries will receive an exclusive Art of Science item. Don’t wait, submit now.
- Revisioning Utopia: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsJoin Clara Mancini, Ph.D., professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI), The Open University, UK, for a discussion on how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, design solutions that benefit animals, and more. The event is slated for 11 a.m. on Sept.… Read more ›
- Heebie Jeebies: Tales from the Midnight CampfireDescription Florida Atlantic’s Theatre Lab presents this world premiere play from Sept. 20 through Oct. 12 at Parliament Hall. Faculty/staff ticket prices are available.Charlie HATES summer camp! After plotting her escape and sneaking out of her assigned cabin one night,… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Anti Hazing Event informationThe Anti Hazing event organization will be on September 25th on Thursday at 6-7pm at the Student Union, Barry Kaye Auditorium. Officers are encouraged to come, other club members are as well too! as your president, I will be there! see ya then! as well, please look out for when the first unofficial screening is for Moonlight. I will send an old school email shortly, Monday after 5pm President, Owl Film Club
- September 2025 Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/44e5682b9c73/october-newsletter-amwa-fau-12750282
- First Screening: MoonlightOur first screening is Moonlight some time next week, please keep look out of more information at the end of this week as followed. This is going to be an unofficial event!
- Women's Club Softball TryoutsThe Women's Club Softball team will be holding tryouts for the upcoming season! Tryouts will be Sunday Sepetmber 7th, Monday September 8th, and Tuesday September 9th! If you are interested join our GroupMe located in the bio of our Instagram. We will be updating it will all the tryout information. We are excited to meet everyone at tryouts! If you have anyquestions, please email mdutton2024@fau.edu
University Press
- FAU professor claims First Amendment rights violated over social media leaveA university official emailed FAU English professor Kate Polak on Monday notifying her that she had been placed on paid administrative leave while the school investigates her social media activity. Polak said she remains confused by the administration’s reasoning for the suspension, adding that she made multiple attempts to get answers from officials but received none. The...
- Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis visits FAU for Constitution Day eventOn Monday, Florida Atlantic University hosted its 13th annual Constitution Day event, which is a federally recognized observance that commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and promotes civic education, hosted by Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis. The discussion, moderated by Florida Atlantic President Adam Hasner, explored a number of topics, from...
- FAU Hockey: Overview of the Division III team’s upcoming seasonFlorida Atlantic club hockey is dual-registered to play in the American College Hockey Association as members of the College Hockey South Conference and the North American College Hockey League this season. In June 2025, the College Hockey Federation, which operated American Athletic Union College Hockey, announced it would end its partnership. CHF has since affiliated...
- FAU investigates professor Karen Leader over comments on the late Charlie KirkEditor’s note: A Sept. 15 statement from FAU College Democrats has been added. FAU placed a tenured faculty member on administrative leave pending an investigation after allegedly making comments about the shooting of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. University President Adam Hasner announced...
Staff Announcements
- Art of Science Photography and Video ContestIt’s time to enter your original images and footage of the beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. The first 100 qualifying entries will receive an exclusive Art of Science item. Don’t wait, submit now.
- Revisioning Utopia: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsJoin Clara Mancini, Ph.D., professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI), The Open University, UK, for a discussion on how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, design solutions that benefit animals, and more. The event is slated for 11 a.m. on Sept.… Read more ›
- Heebie Jeebies: Tales from the Midnight CampfireDescription Florida Atlantic’s Theatre Lab presents this world premiere play from Sept. 20 through Oct. 12 at Parliament Hall. Faculty/staff ticket prices are available.Charlie HATES summer camp! After plotting her escape and sneaking out of her assigned cabin one night,… Read more ›
- FAU Test Prep – Fall Courses Starting Soon!FAU Test Preparation offers affordable, high-quality courses for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, General Knowledge (GK) Test, SAT and ACT, with live online and in-person options. Upcoming classes include LSAT and GRE in-person, GMAT Live Online, and also SAT and… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] OnBase unavailableUpdate: The issue has been identified and corrected — OnBase is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience. OnBase is currently unavailable and we are investigating the issue.
- [Resolved] Issues with DUO multi-factor authenticationWe have identified a problem with the multi-factor authentication application when signing into FAU resources. We are working to resolve the issue.
- [RESOLVED]Cisco Finesse Call Centers UnavailableCisco Finesse call centers are currently unavailable. Users are unable to sign-in to the system. We are investigating and will post an update as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. OIT
- [Resolved] Mediasite playbackMediasite is aware of issues impacting video playback in the Video Cloud environment. Mitigation steps have been taken, and there has been no occurrence of the issue over the past several hours. Playback is currently functioning normally at this time.
University Initiatives
- FAU Career Center Awarded 2025 'Best of Florida'Florida Atlantic University's Career Center has been named 2025 "Best of Florida" for College & Career Planning Services, as part of The Guide to Florida's annual reader awards.
- FAU Provost Russell Ivy, Ph.D., Earns National APLU AwardFAU's Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Russell Ivy, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2025 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award.
- FAU Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean EconomyHoused at FAU, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.
- FAU Earns 2025 Eduventures Innovation AwardFlorida Atlantic University is one of just four higher education institutions in the nation to be recognized with the 2025 Eduventures Innovation Award, presented annually by Eduventures Research.