News Desk
- FAU Launches Emergency Medical Services FellowshipFAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine launched it's sixth fellowship to strengthen emergency care through Boca Raton Regional Hospital - part of Baptist Health - and fire-rescue partnerships.
- FAU Receives NIH Grant to Investigate Amphetamine AddictionWith this grant, the FAU research team will use tiny roundworms to study how amphetamines disrupt dopamine, aiming to uncover addiction mechanisms and train the next generation of neuroscience researchers.
- New Study Links NP Autonomy to Provider Shortage ReliefA new study from researchers at FAU highlights how temporary expansions in nurse practitioner (NP) autonomy during the COVID-19 pandemic helped alleviate shortages.
- FAU's Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., Awarded Fulbright U.S. ScholarCheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to study Germany's research and education systems in the academic year 2025-26, focusing on funding and university support for research.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Launches Emergency Medical Services FellowshipFAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine launched it's sixth fellowship to strengthen emergency care through Boca Raton Regional Hospital - part of Baptist Health - and fire-rescue partnerships.
- FAU Foundation Board Welcomes New MembersFlorida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Zachary "Zach" Berg '97, '00, Michael Yoon '96 and Thomas "Tommy" Zeichman '09 to its board.
- John Kelly, Ph.D., Announces Retirement from FAUAfter over a decade of dedicated service, John Kelly, Ph.D., announced his retirement from FAU. Having served as FAU's president during a transformational eight-year tenure, his last day will be June 30.
- FAU Grad Students Win Global Supply Chain Case CompetitionA team of three graduate students from Florida Atlantic University's College of Business won the second annual Supply Chain Case Competition for their theoretical applications to a current business problem
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
- FAU Receives NIH Grant to Investigate Amphetamine AddictionWith this grant, the FAU research team will use tiny roundworms to study how amphetamines disrupt dopamine, aiming to uncover addiction mechanisms and train the next generation of neuroscience researchers.
- New Study Links NP Autonomy to Provider Shortage ReliefA new study from researchers at FAU highlights how temporary expansions in nurse practitioner (NP) autonomy during the COVID-19 pandemic helped alleviate shortages.
- FAU's Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., Awarded Fulbright U.S. ScholarCheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to study Germany's research and education systems in the academic year 2025-26, focusing on funding and university support for research.
- BEPI Poll: Hispanic Economic Optimism FallsHispanic consumers are spending less as optimism about their economic outlook dwindles amid inflation and economic uncertainty, according to a poll from the Business & Economics Polling Initiative at FAU.
Student Announcements
- Active Threat Awareness and Training SessionsThe Florida Atlantic Police Department and Department of Emergency Management will host Active Threat Awareness and Training sessions on Friday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12 p.m., in the Barry Kaye Auditorium (Student Union) on the Boca… Read more ›
- Discover Florida AtlanticDiscover Florida Atlantic – a mini open house experience for prospective freshmen and transfer students. July 18 and July 28 Learn more here.
- Unlock the Secrets to a Successful Fulbright Application!We are pleased to confirm that the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is open and actively accepting applications for academic year 2026–27 and the application deadline is September 15, 2025. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 380 opportunities across more than 130 countries,… Read more ›
- Campus Rec ClosureThe Boca Recreation & Fitness Center will be closed July 17 – August 10 for facility upgrades. During this time, members can use the Davie and Jupiter fitness centers, as well as the Outdoor Basketball Courts on the Boca Campus. Select Yoga classes will still be held on… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- 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
- Flower FestStudents will craft beautiful flowers using pipe cleaners and learn about exciting opportunities in undergraduate research. Refreshments will be provided!
University Press
- 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 alumni 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,...
- DeSantis makes surprise visit to FAU, launches new higher ed accreditorFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that six state public university systems, including Florida, will launch a new accrediting body called the Commission for Public Higher Education to end “woke accreditation cartels” that certify educational institutions. DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus. In addition to Florida,...
- Gallery: Protest erupts during BOG meeting at FAUFlorida Atlantic University hosted the Florida State University System Board of Governors meeting on June 18. A protest by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University supporters turned the meeting into a public outcry over Marva Johnson’s presidential confirmation.
Staff Announcements
- Active Threat Awareness and Training SessionsThe Florida Atlantic Police Department and Department of Emergency Management will host Active Threat Awareness and Training sessions on Friday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12 p.m., in the Barry Kaye Auditorium (Student Union) on the Boca… Read more ›
- Discover Florida AtlanticDiscover Florida Atlantic – a mini open house experience for prospective freshmen and transfer students. July 18 and July 28 Learn more here.
- Unlock the Secrets to a Successful Fulbright Application!We are pleased to confirm that the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is open and actively accepting applications for academic year 2026–27 and the application deadline is September 15, 2025. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 380 opportunities across more than 130 countries,… Read more ›
- Campus Rec ClosureThe Boca Recreation & Fitness Center will be closed July 17 – August 10 for facility upgrades. During this time, members can use the Davie and Jupiter fitness centers, as well as the Outdoor Basketball Courts on the Boca Campus. Select Yoga classes will still be held on… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- OIT Systems MaintenanceOffice of Information Technology will be performing routine systems maintenance which includes but is not limited to rebooting Windows servers as deemed necessary, installing critical patches and other health checks on Wed, 7/16/2025 and Thur 7/17/2025 from 10:00PM to 7:00… Read more ›
- TeamDynamix- Technician Reports Unable to edit or CreateTeamDynamix is currently investigating Work Management issues with report creation and editing existing reports. Some technicians are currently receiving a Permission error when trying to Create or Edit existing reports. OIT will monitor the status from TeamDynamix and will post… Read more ›
- Frevvo Authenticated Forms Have Resumed Normal OperationForms.fau.edu’s Frevvo forms requiring authorization have been restored to normal operation. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
- Frevvo Authenticated Forms Currently UnavailableWe are currently experiencing issues with Frevvo online forms that require user authentication. Our team is actively investigating the problem. We will provide an update as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
University Initiatives
- 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.
- FAU's Innovation Awards Celebrate Ingenuity, EntrepreneurshipFlorida Atlantic University's recent Innovation Awards awarded more than $55,000 in prizes across four innovation and entrepreneurship competitions.
- FAU Student's FireCodes AI Wins Business Pitch CompetitionA mechanical engineering student has won the 17th annual Business Pitch Competition at Florida Atlantic University for his artificial intelligence system on fire codes.