News Desk
- Report: Suppliers Stock Up Inventory Ahead of TariffsInventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible tariffs from the current administration, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
- Generations 'Sync' Up in Rural 'Glades' to Boost Health Tech UseA pilot study by FAU nursing researchers paired teens and older adults with smartwatches to test monitoring health in a rural community in Florida to support aging in place.
- E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of InventorsE. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
- A.D. Henderson Students Celebrate 2025 Career DayA.D. Henderson University School at Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its 2025 Career Day.
Academic & Campus Life
- A.D. Henderson Students Celebrate 2025 Career DayA.D. Henderson University School at Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its 2025 Career Day.
- Inaugural Winners of Biotech Bridge Hackathon AnnouncedFAU's Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has announced the inaugural winners of its Biotech Bridge Hackathon.
- 'Frontiers in Science' Presents Lecture on Safeguarding our CoastlinesThe 2025 Schmidt College of Science "Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series" at FAU will host "Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow," on Feb. 19.
- FAU Board of Trustees Select Adam Hasner to be Eighth PresidentThe Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Adam Hasner the university's eighth president.
Arts & Culture
- 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 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.
FAU Athletics
- Men's Basketball to Highlight This Week's Radio ShowBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, continues the 2024-25 schedule on Tuesday, Mar. 4, from 5-6 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton.
- Prestige Windows Student-Athletes of the Month NamedBOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic Athletics has named its Prestige Windows & Doors Student-Athletes of the Month for February with men's golfer NaShawn Tyson and Charlotte Perkins from the women's golf team receiving the honors.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP24BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic's Inside the Owls' Burrow is in its ninth season. The show originates on FanDuel Sports Network Florida (formerly Bally Sports Florida) and can also be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. Episode 24 first airs on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, Mar. 1 at 11:30 a.m.
- Radio Show to Highlight Men's and Women's Basketball, No. 25 SoftballBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, continues the 2024-25 schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6-7 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton.
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. ยท First-Year Students: Aug. 15… Read more ›
Research
- Report: Suppliers Stock Up Inventory Ahead of TariffsInventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible tariffs from the current administration, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
- Generations 'Sync' Up in Rural 'Glades' to Boost Health Tech UseA pilot study by FAU nursing researchers paired teens and older adults with smartwatches to test monitoring health in a rural community in Florida to support aging in place.
- E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of InventorsE. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
- Drone Captures Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Explore, Forage and PlayFAU Harbor Branch and collaborators provide the first evidence of this 'unicorn of the sea' using their tusks in the wild, revealing behaviors of this Arctic whale never seen before.
Student Announcements
- Owl Innovator Workshop: Commercializing Software InnovationsReview the options available for bringing a new software product to the market at noon on Tuesday, March 18. Register for this event on Zoom
- Owl Innovator Workshop: Commercializing Software InnovationsReview the options available for bringing a new software product to the market on Wednesday, March 19 at noon. Register here.
- Harnessing AI for Public Service: Promises and PitfallsPanel discussion on the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in public services, its benefits and the obstacles encountered. Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union. Learn more here. For more information… Read more ›
- Career Center Events Coming SoonThe Technology & Engineering Career Fair Thursday, March 13, 11 am – 3 pm Attend Florida Atlantic’s Technology and Engineering Career Fair on Thursday, March 13 and explore internship and full-time job opportunities locally and nationally. Students from all majors… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Flower FestStudents will craft beautiful flowers using pipe cleaners and learn about exciting opportunities in undergraduate research. Refreshments will be provided!
- ASA Master Group will be hosting a Welcome-back Coffee Networking Event on January 15th!Dear ASA Member, The FAU School of Accounting ASA Master Group is excited to host the Welcome-back Coffee Networking for the Spring 2025 semester on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The event is exclusive to current Master of Accounting students. While RSVP is not required, please email us (jcatto2021@fau.edu) for detailed venue information. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Best regards, ASA Master Group Team
- RSVP for the MAcc Graduation Banquet Lunch today!Dear ASA member, The FAU School of Accounting and Accounting Student Association (Master Group) are excited to announce the inaugural MAcc Graduation Banquet Lunch on Wed, December 11, 2024 (11:30 am) to celebrate the December 2024 graduates and Summer 2024 graduates. The event is exclusive to Master of Accounting students and graduates. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, December 4th, 11:59 p.m., via: jcatto2021@fau.edu Best regards, ASA Team
- SUTURE WORKSHOP: W/ SGU SCHOOL OF MEDICINEJoin AMWA at FAU, in collaboration with St. Georgeโs University School of Medicine, for an exclusive Suturing Workshop designed just for our members! Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 โฐ Time: 6:00 PM Location: Student Union, UN - 31 Grand Palm Room 4 Sharpen your skills with practical suturing techniques and enjoy great food and fun while connecting with fellow members! โจ Member Exclusive Event โ Donโt miss this opportunity to learn and network! Follow @FAUAMWA on instagram for more updates. ***Note: This event is exclusive to members who have paid their dues.
University Press
- Men’s Basketball: Owls defeat the Bulls for the second time this season 69-63Just last month on Feb. 2, the Florida Atlantic University Owls men’s basketball team (16-13, 9-7 AAC) defeated the University of South Florida Bulls (13-17, 6-11 AAC) in Boca Raton, 94-72. On March 1, the teams went head to head again on the Bulls senior night at USF’s Yuengling Center in Tampa, Fla., where FAU...
- Popular vote winners disqualified: Darsham Gonzalez and Kade Salzer win SG president, vice presidentDarsham Gonzalez and Kade Salzer of the Atlantic Party are set to lead Florida Atlantic University’s Student Government (SG) despite losing the popular vote. Supervisor of Elections Nick Stone threw out their opponents, Jean Luma and Ellie Raab — who won by over 500 votes — over what he feels were campaign violations. Both have...
- Men’s Basketball: Owls come short to the Mean Green 71-61, increasing their losing streak to threeThe Florida Atlantic Owls (15-12, 8-6 AAC) faced the North Texas Mean Green (20-6, 11-3 AAC) for the second time this season, but this time the Owls played at home in the Elly. On Feb. 27, the losing streak continued for the Owls, increasing to three after a 71-61 defeat. “I want to compliment North...
- Hitting higher hoots: FAU musicians reflect on their experiences releasing new music through the university’s record labelFlorida Atlantic University students Daniel Arteaga and Patricia Jansheski are set to release individual songs at the end of this month with Hoot/Wisdom Recordings, a student-run record label based at FAU. Hoot/Wisdom Recordings is giving students like Arteaga and Jansheski a platform to develop and share their music. Arteaga’s song, “Working Backwards” drops on March...
Staff Announcements
- Owl Innovator Workshop: Commercializing Software InnovationsReview the options available for bringing a new software product to the market at noon on Tuesday, March 18. Register for this event on Zoom
- Owl Innovator Workshop: Commercializing Software InnovationsReview the options available for bringing a new software product to the market on Wednesday, March 19 at noon. Register here.
- Harnessing AI for Public Service: Promises and PitfallsPanel discussion on the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in public services, its benefits and the obstacles encountered. Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union. Learn more here. For more information… Read more ›
- Florida Atlantic’s Center for the Future Mind Hosts ‘Mindfest 2025’The Center for the Future Mind will host AI experts from around the world on Wednesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 13 for cutting-edge discussions about the nature of mind – natural, artificial and hybrid – and the future of… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Wireless restored on the Jupiter campusAll wireless services have been fully restored.
- [RESOLVED] Partial wireless outage on the Jupiter campusWe are experiencing a partial WiFi outage on the Jupiter campus. We are working to resolve the issue. Thank you
- [RESOLVED] Papercut web printing (fauprint.fau.edu) intermittently offline between 12PM and 1PM on Tuesday 2/25/2025Maintenance has concluded. ==================================================================== We are performing maintenance on Papercut web printing between 12PM and 1PM today. This work may require the service to be offline for brief periods during this time.
- [Resolved] 02/22/2025 Research Computing OutageFAU OIT Research Computing experienced an Air Conditioning outage on the Jupiter Campus today, February 22, 2025. Physical Plant and OIT have corrected the issue, and most online services are currently available. The team is investigating the HPC clusters and… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at FAU's CrocTankAn entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."
- FAU Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative HealthThe grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the FAU Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
- FAU Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind CompetitionThe judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
- FAU Tech Runway® Hosts 2024 Maverick ReceptionFlorida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.