News Desk
- FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.
- Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass ShootersA first-of-its-kind FAU study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.
- FAU/Mainstreet Poll Finds Intriguing 2024 Presidential Race DynamicsA poll conducted by FAU Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research offers a glimpse into the shifting tides of American politics.
- FAU Hosts 55th Annual Honors ConvocationFlorida Atlantic University President Stacy Volnick and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the University's 55th annual Honors Convocation
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical EngineeringThe College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.
- FAU Hosts 55th Annual Honors ConvocationFlorida Atlantic University President Stacy Volnick and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the University's 55th annual Honors Convocation
- FAU Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished AlumniFlorida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
- FAU Showcases Entrepreneurship, Innovation at eMerge AmericasThree colleges within Florida Atlantic University attended eMerge Americas in Miami Beach recently to showcase student innovation and commitment to entrepreneurship in the South Florida tech industry
Arts & Culture
- OLLI at FAU Presents Bob Woodward and Carl BernsteinOsher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.
- FAU Receives Gift to Support Theater Performances and Arts EducationFAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Edith and Martin Stein Family Foundation to support performances and arts education at the university's Theatre Lab.
- A Chorus Line, Big Band Concerts and MoreFAU has announced the lineup for this summer's Festival Rep.
- Laura Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush at FAUFlorida Atlantic University's 2023 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents "A Conversation with Laura W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush.
FAU Athletics
- Jakus, Clark, White Highlight Wednesday’s Radio ShowBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic University Coaches Show presented by Duffy's Sports Grill will continue its series of radio shows on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Fox Sports Florida 640 AM.
- Inside the Owls Burrow S8, EP 24
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S8, EP23BOCA RATON, Fla. - Inside the Owls' Burrow, hosted by Florida Atlantic's Frank Forte, airs weekly on Bally Sports Florida. The newest episode airs on Thursday, April 18th and Saturday, April 20th, both at 11:30 a.m.
- Student-Athletes Honored at 2024 OwlspysBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics hosted the 10th annual Owlspys, an award ceremony planned and presented by the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), on Monday evening.
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
- Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass ShootersA first-of-its-kind FAU study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.
- FAU/Mainstreet Poll Finds Intriguing 2024 Presidential Race DynamicsA poll conducted by FAU Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research offers a glimpse into the shifting tides of American politics.
- Remote Sensing Technique Captures Details of Hurricane Ian's AftermathFAU researchers are the first to use aerial imagery and LiDAR to remotely identify structural damage and beach structural changes on a barrier island in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster.
- Study: South Florida Housing Premiums Growing Despite Slowing RentsHousing premiums in the Miami metropolitan area increased once again despite rising interest rates, a potential worrying sign for the housing market, according to researchers.
Student Announcements
- Report Message ButtonUse this button to report spam or phishing messages to Microsoft and the Security team. This method of reporting messages is preferred over simply forwarding the message to the Security team as it provides an easier way for the Security… Read more ›
- Peter and the StarcatcherThe fun family musical “Peter and the Starcatcher” will be at the University Theatre Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 29. This Tony Award-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be Peter Pan. From marauding… Read more ›
- Quarantined Messages Feature in Florida Atlantic MailUsers now receive a notification listing messages the FAU mail system has quarantined because there is strong reason to believe are spam or phishing. Options are also provided for releasing or requesting the release of legitimate messages if you want… Read more ›
- White Holes: A free public lecture and book signing by Prof. Carlo RovelliA rare opportunity to hear from renowned physicist, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Loop Quantum Gravity, Professor Carlo Rovelli. Professor Rovelli guides us in exploring the exotic nature of black holes, their fate and the science behind… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- BPSA Final Training Session of Spring 2024Join Us On Our 3rd and Final Training Session of the Spring! Where: House of Chambers (CR-31-E), Boca Raton When: 04/10/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM If you have been previously certified and feel a little rusty about your ability to take blood pressure, join us, and you are eligible to receive volunteer hours to assist in the skills portion of the training session. *In-person only* Questions? DM or email us! BPSA Linktree
- Commit2FitBring water, a yoga mat/towel, and of course your friends to learn tips and tricks getting around the gym, how to feel confident in the gym, and stay happy and healthy! We can't wait to see you there!
- Women Of Radiance BrunchWomen of Radiance Brunch, from Girlhood to Women, Girlhood to HER hosted by the student government Boca Raton Campus Governor. This Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. There will be free food, prizes, and more.
- Meeting of the MindsJoin CSI as we hear from faculty members from the college of Science about faculty research and what it is like to work in a faculty lab.
University Press
- Behind the breakfast station: Mrs. Pearl, FAU’s adored dining hall employeeBehind the clatter of plates and the aroma of morning delicacies lies a story of resilience and community spirit. It’s 4 a.m. when Mrs. Pearl’s alarm goes off, signaling the start of her day – a day not only dedicated to serving breakfast but also to serving her community. “I love the students,” Mrs. Pearl,...
- FAU Faculty Senate weary of AI, adjusts course syllabus languageInstructors at Florida Atlantic University can now emphasize their own limitations on AI technology in the classroom, the University Faculty Senate decided unanimously on Monday. At the last Faculty Senate meeting of the 2023-2024 school year, members passed a policy change that allows instructors to individually decide their approach to AI technology. Additionally, the Senate...
- Baseball: FAU goes 1-3 in last four games; 4-9 in AprilThe Owls (20-18, 7-8 AAC) have 17 games remaining in the regular season after their losses to Tulane and Miami.
- Weekly Music Spotlight: “The Tortured Poets Department” by Taylor SwiftOn April 19, Taylor Swift released her long-awaited 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” with 300 million streams in its first day, making Spotify history. The album serves as a sentiment of her perspective on the fame she has accumulated over the years, revealing that through all of the speculation about her personal life,...
Staff Announcements
- Report Message ButtonUse this button to report spam or phishing messages to Microsoft and the Security team. This method of reporting messages is preferred over simply forwarding the message to the Security team as it provides an easier way for the Security… Read more ›
- Peter and the StarcatcherThe fun family musical “Peter and the Starcatcher” will be at the University Theatre Friday, June 14 – Saturday, June 29. This Tony Award-winning play upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be Peter Pan. From marauding… Read more ›
- Quarantined Messages Feature in Florida Atlantic MailUsers now receive a notification listing messages the FAU mail system has quarantined because there is strong reason to believe are spam or phishing. Options are also provided for releasing or requesting the release of legitimate messages if you want… Read more ›
- International Travel RegistrationA reminder that international travel registration is required for all FAU personnel who are planning future travel. This included those who are recipients of grants or scholarships. If you represent FAU abroad at any capacity, you have to register via… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- Fort Lauderdale Campus Connectivity OutageA fiber outage has been detected at the Fort Lauderdale campus, a ticket with the service provider has been opened and we are awaiting resolution.
- [Completed] Banner Maintenance, Friday April 26 from 1:00AM to 5:00AMBanner MaintenanceDescription of change: OIT will be performing critical maintenance on Banner from 1:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. on April 26th. Banner will not be available during this time to allow the Ellucian support team to install the updates.Downtime window… Read more ›
- Zoom -> Mediasite Imports offlineCurrently Zoom recordings designated for import to Mediasite are not being imported. OIT is aware and is investigating the problem with the vendor. Recordings can still be uploaded manually in the web interface.
- OIT Systems Maintenance, Thurs. April 18 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AMOffice 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 Thursday, 04/18/2024 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM during… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- FAU President's Gala Benefits Scholarships and Student SuccessFlorida Atlantic University has raised more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships and student success at its recent 2024 President's Gala
- Noble Capital Markets Brings the 'Sharks' to FAU for NobleCon20Noble Capital Markets and Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host NobleCon20, the 20th annual emerging growth equity conference at the College's Executive Education Complex.
- FAU Receives Record-breaking Number of ApplicationsFlorida Atlantic University has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall - an all-time university record.
- College of Business Names Three New Department ChairsFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business has named three new department chairs.