News Desk
- 'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with DementiaResearchers analyzed 1,900 virtual events to find the best indicator of social engagement in older adults with dementia. Group dynamics - more than individual traits - drove connection and eased isolation.
- Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science?FAU College of Education researchers have turned to nanotechnology - an increasingly relevant and multidisciplinary field - to cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills in elementary students.
- 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 Professor Highlighted for Park Designed for Coastal ResiliencyJeffrey E. Huber, professor in the School of Architecture within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic, was recently featured in Architectural Record magazine for a park.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Professor Highlighted for Park Designed for Coastal ResiliencyJeffrey E. Huber, professor in the School of Architecture within the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic, was recently featured in Architectural Record magazine for a park.
- FAU Foundation Raises $72M in 2025 Fiscal YearThe Florida Atlantic University Foundation (FAUF) raised more than $72.5 million from nearly 11,000 donors at the end of the 2025 fiscal year - the second largest amount raised in the university's history.
- Adams Center Director Wins Award for Entrepreneur Boot CampThe Academy of Management awarded Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the distinguished 2025 Entrepreneurship Practice Award .
- FAU Expert: Student Athletes Face New Challenges with NIL PoliciesThe lack of clear guidelines on contracts with student-athletes under NIL policies underscores the need for business education, according to a sports management expert at FAU.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Harbor Branch to Host Film FestivalFlorida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute will host a day of the 2025 International Ocean Film Festival Florida tour on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m.
- FAU Receives $2.6 Million to Expand Hillel on the Boca Raton CampusFAU 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.
- FAU Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in FAU'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 FAU Presents Bob Woodward and Carl BernsteinOsher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
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
- 'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with DementiaResearchers analyzed 1,900 virtual events to find the best indicator of social engagement in older adults with dementia. Group dynamics - more than individual traits - drove connection and eased isolation.
- Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science?FAU College of Education researchers have turned to nanotechnology - an increasingly relevant and multidisciplinary field - to cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills in elementary students.
- FAU Report: Business, Job Growth Jumps in South FloridaSouth Florida's economy continues to outpace national growth, driven by strong employment gains and a surge in business creation, according to a new economic outlook report from Florida Atlantic University.
- Study Refutes Blood Thinner Brain Bleed Risk After Falls in SeniorsFAU researchers found that warfarin use - even at high blood-thinning levels - did not significantly raise brain bleeding risk among 2,700 older adults admitted to the ER with fall-related head injuries.
Student Announcements
- Freshman Convocation 2025UPDATE: Freshman Convocation 2025 Friday, August 15, 2025; Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Boca Raton Campus.Due to the size of this year’s incoming class, there will be two ceremonies, one at 3pm to 4pm and 5pm to 6 p.m.The Freshman… Read more ›
- OCR9 Fall Lunch and Learn Webinar SeriesOCR9 will host four (4) webinars during the fall semester. The webinars will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information about the webinars, please visit the OCR9 website. Individuals interested in participating in the webinars should select… Read more ›
- 15th Annual White Coats-4-Care ReceptionJoin us for the Schmidt College of Medicine’s 15th Annual White Coats-4-Care Reception on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at The Addison of Boca Raton. Since its inception, White Coats-4-Care has raised more than $2.5 million in philanthropic support for scholarships, biomedical research, innovation in medical… Read more ›
- SPOT (Student Perception of Teaching) Summer 2025 – Full Term and Second Half DatesSPOT is an anonymous and effective tool given at the end of each term to help evaluate the quality of instruction and improve the university’s education standards. TERM OPEN DATE AT 12:01 AM CLOSE DATE AT 11:59 PM Full Term… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- SOFTBALL TRYOUTSInterested in trying out for the club softball team? Bring your equipment to school this year, open to all grades. For more information, email mdutton2024@fau.edu Follow us on Instagram @fauclubsoftball
- Apply for the BPW Scholarship House Today!Are you interested in living in the only scholarship house on campus? Apply for the Business & Professional Women's Scholarship House today! The BPWSH is a cooperative living/learning facility where 17 women share leadership experience and develop life skills and community responsibilities. Applications are submitted on a rolling basis. Link to Apply: https://fau.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/123028
- Visual Story tellers club meetingJoin us every Friday at 3pm in room 337 of the Arts and letters building for our weekly Visual Storytellers meeting. At the moment our team is working on a visual novel titled " Can I find a girl who isn't a bug monster in a world invaded by praying mantis shapeshifters". We welcome all 2D artists, 3D artists, SFX, environment artists, script writers, or any other talent you have that may help.
- Meeting of the MindsLearn more about some of the research going on in the College of Engineering and Computer Science! Students will have the opportunity to ask the professors questions about their academic journeys and the incredible research they've conducted Refreshments will be provided while supplies last
University Press
- Boca House rep criticized LGBTQ+ leader’s appointmentBoca Raton House Representative Augustin Gervasio faces criticism among House members after questioning the qualifications of newly appointed Associate Council of Student Organizations Director Olivia Catino. Gervasio vocalized against Catino’s credentials during a June 20 House of Representatives meeting, citing Catino’s involvement with the LGBTQ+ student organization Lavender Alliance. The House considered a censure, a...
- FAU police officially partner with ICE under 287(g) agreementAs of July 24, Florida Atlantic University Police Department has officially signed an agreement to be listed as a participating agency in the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program, which is a partnership that will enforce certain immigration laws on school grounds. ICE is partnering with state and local law enforcement to “identify and...
- From FAU to the TV screen: Alumnus Nicolas Vansteenberghe runner-up on ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the show. Florida Atlantic University alumnus Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, a finalist on the seventh season of the reality TV show “Love Island USA,” was a runner-up in the competition as viewers crowned the winning couple Sunday night. Vansteenberghe is one of five known FAU alums who appeared on the...
- Men’s basketball: One FAU alumnus drafted, two others sign with NBA teamsFrom Boca Raton to the big leagues, the Florida Atlantic men’s basketball program made history with not one, not two, but three players earning spots in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Former FAU stars Johnell Davis, Alijah Martin, and Vladislav Goldin either heard their names called or signed with NBA teams on Wednesday, June 25,...
Staff Announcements
- Freshman Convocation 2025UPDATE: Freshman Convocation 2025 Friday, August 15, 2025; Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Boca Raton Campus.Due to the size of this year’s incoming class, there will be two ceremonies, one at 3pm to 4pm and 5pm to 6 p.m.The Freshman… Read more ›
- OCR9 Fall Lunch and Learn Webinar SeriesOCR9 will host four (4) webinars during the fall semester. The webinars will take place from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information about the webinars, please visit the OCR9 website. Individuals interested in participating in the webinars should select… Read more ›
- Fall 2025 Faculty/Staff e-Permit Availability Starts August 1Fall 2025 parking ePermits for faculty/staff will be available starting August 1. Click here and follow the prompts to register. License plate numbers serve as the vehicle identifier (license plates do not have the letter “O” only number “0”), be sure… Read more ›
- 15th Annual White Coats-4-Care ReceptionJoin us for the Schmidt College of Medicine’s 15th Annual White Coats-4-Care Reception on Tuesday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. at The Addison of Boca Raton. Since its inception, White Coats-4-Care has raised more than $2.5 million in philanthropic support for scholarships, biomedical research, innovation in medical… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- Resolved – Banner Registration Intermittent IssuesWe have removed a server that was having issues serving the Registration application. Students should not have issues connecting to Registration now. We are having intermittent issues with Banner Registration currently. We have identified the problem and we are implementing… Read more ›
- Banner MaintenanceOIT will be performing Banner maintenance tomorrow, Thursday, July 31, from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. During this time, Banner will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Office of Information TechnologyFlorida Atlantic University
- Banner MaintenanceOIT will be performing Banner maintenance today, Tuesday, July 29, from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. During this time, Banner will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Office of Information TechnologyFlorida Atlantic University
- [Resolved] Ft. Lauderdale campus network outageWe are currently experiencing a network outage on the FAU Ft. Lauderdale campus. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
University Initiatives
- 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.
- FAU Exec Ed Program Ranked No. 1 in Florida for 3rd YearFlorida Atlantic University's Executive Education is ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida for the third year in a row for exceptional program offerings, according to The Financial Times.
- The Runway at Florida Atlantic Announces 15th Venture ClassThe Runway at Florida Atlantic recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 15th cohort of its Venture Program.