News Desk
- FAU to Offer 2025 Summer CampsFlorida Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
- FAU Honors ROTC Cadets in Commissioning CeremonyFlorida Atlantic University's MVSS team recently hosted an official commissioning ceremony for graduating ROTC cadets.
- Cyberbullying in Any Form Can Be Traumatizing for KidsA national FAU study finds even subtle online bullying - like exclusion from group chats - is linked to PTSD symptoms, suggesting that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience.
- FAU Opens Larkin American Presidential StudyFAU's Department of History in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the S.E. Wimberly Library recently celebrated the opening of the Alan B. and Charna Larkin American Presidential Study.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU to Offer 2025 Summer CampsFlorida Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
- FAU Honors ROTC Cadets in Commissioning CeremonyFlorida Atlantic University's MVSS team recently hosted an official commissioning ceremony for graduating ROTC cadets.
- FAU Opens Larkin American Presidential StudyFAU's Department of History in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the S.E. Wimberly Library recently celebrated the opening of the Alan B. and Charna Larkin American Presidential Study.
- FAU Receives Gift for Marta and Jim Batmasian Memorial PavilionFAU has announced a $500,000 gift from benefactors Marta and Jim Batmasian to name the Marta and Jim Batmasian Memorial Pavilion for the future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building.
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
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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
- Cyberbullying in Any Form Can Be Traumatizing for KidsA national FAU study finds even subtle online bullying - like exclusion from group chats - is linked to PTSD symptoms, suggesting that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience.
- 'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAsFAU researchers have identified a never-before-seen mechanism that enables HIV-1 to evade the body's natural defenses and use it to support its survival and replication.
- Twist of Light: New Tool May Unlock Gravity, Quantum Mechanics LinkFAU physicists and collaborators have tackled one of science's biggest mysteries - how the universe works - and they believe light may hold the key.
- FAU CARD Releases Free Water Safety Guide for Children with AutismDrowning is the top cause of unintentional death for children aged 1 to 4 in Florida, and autism increases the risk. FAU's CARD is offering a free guide to help protect children with autism from drowning.
Student Announcements
- Participate in Infant ResearchAre you interested in developmental research? The Infant Cognition Lab uses neuroimaging, eye-tracking technology, and parent-reporting to investigate what infants know about their world and how they learn. The Infant Cognition Lab at FAU is looking for infants to participate in research studies at our… Read more ›
- Florida Atlantic Night at Inter Miami CFInter Miami CF is excited to host Florida Atlantic University faculty, staff, students and alumni at Chase Stadium on July 12th for College Night. https://www.gofevo.com/event/FAUNight
- Vocalis Send Off ConcertJoin Florida Atlantic’s Vocalis for an evening of music that celebrates Ireland and its Heritage on Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton. Admission free, donations welcomed. Email srossow@fau.edu for more… Read more ›
- International Ocean Film FestivalCelebrate World Oceans Day at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute during their Third Annual International Ocean Film Festival on Saturday June 7, from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. The day will include a curated lineup of 8 independent ocean films, a… 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
- Softball: FAU wins first regional game in nine yearsOn May 16, Florida Atlantic’s softball team (44-10, 23-4 AAC) competed against the Georgia Tech University Yellow Jackets (27-22, 10-11 ACC) in the Gainesville Regional at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium, coming out victorious after eight innings with a final score of 5-4. While the Owls have not matched up against the Yellow Jackets since 2015,...
- Football: Three former FAU players go undrafted in the NFLThis year’s National Football League Draft took place on April 24-26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. While no former Florida Atlantic players were drafted, three have signed as “undrafted rookie free agents” with NFL teams. All three of these players attended the university’s Pro Day on March 25 and showcased their best agility, speed and strength...
- Farewell from UP Editor-In-Chief Sofia De La EspriellaI was very hesitant to write this letter because I’ll never forget that in one of my first journalism lessons in Colombia, the professor kept repeating: “Journalists are never the news. We are never in the spotlight.” But in this case, I felt the need to say goodbye properly and thank you. Three years ago,...
- FAU seeks input from faculty and staff in search of a new provostFlorida Atlantic University administrators hosted two listening sessions on April 30 to seek out qualities faculty and staff hope to find in the search for the new permanent provost to oversee academic affairs at the university. According to the FAU website, the provost leads the Office of the Provost, which “provides leadership to achieve excellence...
Staff Announcements
- Participate in Infant ResearchAre you interested in developmental research? The Infant Cognition Lab uses neuroimaging, eye-tracking technology, and parent-reporting to investigate what infants know about their world and how they learn. The Infant Cognition Lab at FAU is looking for infants to participate in research studies at our… Read more ›
- Faculty/Staff Softball League Registration Open!Campus Recreation is committed to finding new ways to support our students, faculty, and staff populations. Florida Atlantic Campus Recreation Sport Programs would like to cordially invite you to participate in our new Faculty/Staff Sports League Initiative. This program begins with… Read more ›
- Florida Atlantic Night at Inter Miami CFInter Miami CF is excited to host Florida Atlantic University faculty, staff, students and alumni at Chase Stadium on July 12th for College Night. https://www.gofevo.com/event/FAUNight
- Vocalis Send Off ConcertJoin Florida Atlantic’s Vocalis for an evening of music that celebrates Ireland and its Heritage on Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton. Admission free, donations welcomed. Email srossow@fau.edu for more… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- NETWORK MAINTENANCE – All Campuses on Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m.OIT will be performing network maintenance affecting all campuses from 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15th. During this time, all campuses will experience an interruption in connectivity to the Internet and to internal network-based services.
- 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 Thursday, 5/08/2025 from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM during… Read more ›
- [RESOLVED]Banner admin and self-service unavailableThe cause was identified and resolved. All services have been restored. _____________________________________________________________________________ We have received reports that banner is unavailable. We are currently working with our vendor to investigate and resolve as soon as possible. We will provide updates as… Read more ›
- [Resolved] Mediasite CatalogThe issue authenticating with the Mediasite Catalogs in Canvas has been resolved.
University Initiatives
- 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.
- FAU Named an Opportunity University by the Carnegie ClassificationsFAU has been designated as an "Opportunity College and University" by the Carnegie Classifications, recognized as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success.