News Desk
- 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.
- FAU Engineering Lands U.S. DOD Grant for Testing Connected AI AutonomyThe Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence will develop a platform for testing connected AI autonomy, placing FAU as a national leader in next-gen networked AI autonomous systems research.
- FAU Student Places Second at 3MT® CompetitionFlorida Atlantic University's Omair Faqah, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, recently took second place in the statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
- Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake OkeechobeeFAU Harbor Branch researchers used an advanced physical-biogeochemical model to track daily movements of harmful algal blooms in Florida's largest freshwater lake, vital to the region's hydrological balance.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Hosts 56th Annual Honors ConvocationFlorida Atlantic University President Adam Hasner and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the 56th annual Honors Convocation.
- WHC Student Honored by Forum Club of the Palm BeachesEllie Pfahler, a student at Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, is the inaugural recipient of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches' Student Civic Engagement Award.
- FAU Business Hosts Author George Gilder, President at SymposiumFlorida Atlantic University President Adam Hasner recently joined the College of Business to engage in a dynamic fireside chat with economist George Gilder about his book.
- A Pair of FAU Students Recognized as 2025 Goldwater ScholarsFor the fourth consecutive year, Florida Atlantic University students have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars.
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
- Hometown Team Tour Second Stop at Johnnie Browns on MondayBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics will make its second stop of the 2025 Hometown Team Tour on Monday, April 28 at Johnnie Brown's. Tour dates includes stops in Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach and North Palm Beach and will feature Q&As with Owl head coaches, giveaways, prizes, merchandise and much more.
- Get Your Free Hometown Team SignsBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics wants help you show your "Hometown Team" pride by giving you a yard or window sign to display.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP28BOCA 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 28 first airs on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m.
- Florida Atlantic Student-Athletes Celebrated at the 2025 OwlspysBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics gathers each spring to celebrate team and department successes at an event known to student-athletes as the Owlspys. The 2025 edition was held on Monday night at the Boca Raton campus' Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
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 Engineering Lands U.S. DOD Grant for Testing Connected AI AutonomyThe Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence will develop a platform for testing connected AI autonomy, placing FAU as a national leader in next-gen networked AI autonomous systems research.
- FAU Student Places Second at 3MT® CompetitionFlorida Atlantic University's Omair Faqah, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, recently took second place in the statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
- Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake OkeechobeeFAU Harbor Branch researchers used an advanced physical-biogeochemical model to track daily movements of harmful algal blooms in Florida's largest freshwater lake, vital to the region's hydrological balance.
- Soaring Insurance Costs Top Concern for Floridians, FAU Survey FindsA new FAU survey finds more than two-thirds of Floridians are worried about stronger, more frequent hurricanes, and more than half are concerned about affording and keeping homeowners insurance.
Student Announcements
- Neil Simon’s “Rumors”Neil Simon’s Rumors is a fast-paced comedy set in 1988 that revolves around four couples who gather for the 10th wedding anniversary at the affluent home of Deputy Mayor of New York, Charley Brock, and his wife, Myra. The misadventures begin with Charley… Read more ›
- Pet Adoption Research Study Recruiting ParticipantsParticipants Needed for a Research Study Measuring Annual Changes in Activity and Health for Pet Adopters Participants will be provided a Fitbit to wear and complete online surveys every 2 months and may keep the Fitbit at the end of… Read more ›
- Bookmark Research DailyYour source for Florida Atlantic’s latest research-related stories here.
- The Last HootJoin us for The Last Hoot, the ultimate end-of-semester celebration on April 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Housing Lawn! Ferris Wheel thrills Surf Simulator vibes DJ spinning all the hits Food, fun, and endless memories and SO… 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
- Hooked and stolen: How rebounding shark populations are changing Florida’s fishingIn the turquoise waters off Florida’s East coast, Captain Douglas Covin cuts his boat engine and waits. Within minutes, they arrive – six 300-pound bull sharks circling expectantly. The moment a sailfish takes his line and before he can even begin to reel it in, the sharks strike, leaving him with only half a fish...
- More than just trees: Explore FAU’s Robert J. Huckshorn ArboretumFrom birds to butterflies, the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum on Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter may seem like a sea of trees, but in reality, it is home to a near-endless list of wildlife. Walking through the Arboretum, one can discover the flourishing plant life of the urban forest, unique ecosystems...
- FAU hosts Wimberly PAWS event to help students de-stress before finalsFlorida Atlantic University students could pet therapy dog K9 Nala at the “Wimberly PAWS” event in the S.E. Wimberly Library to relax and de-stress as finals week approaches. The event, organized through a collaboration between FAU Libraries, FAU Police Department and Owls Care Health Promotion, aimed to promote self-care and mental wellness by providing resources...
- FAU launches new research center to combat brain diseasesFlorida Atlantic University received a $2 million philanthropic donation on March 10 from Philanthropist David Nicholson, which the university is planning to use to launch a center called the “David Lynn Nicholson Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research” to battle against neurodegenerative brain diseases. The research center will bring together different scientists and engineers to combat...
Staff Announcements
- Neil Simon’s “Rumors”Neil Simon’s Rumors is a fast-paced comedy set in 1988 that revolves around four couples who gather for the 10th wedding anniversary at the affluent home of Deputy Mayor of New York, Charley Brock, and his wife, Myra. The misadventures begin with Charley… Read more ›
- Pet Adoption Research Study Recruiting ParticipantsParticipants Needed for a Research Study Measuring Annual Changes in Activity and Health for Pet Adopters Participants will be provided a Fitbit to wear and complete online surveys every 2 months and may keep the Fitbit at the end of… Read more ›
- Bookmark Research DailyYour source for Florida Atlantic’s latest research-related stories here.
- The Last HootJoin us for The Last Hoot, the ultimate end-of-semester celebration on April 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Housing Lawn! Ferris Wheel thrills Surf Simulator vibes DJ spinning all the hits Food, fun, and endless memories and SO… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Partial wireless outage on the Boca campus, General Classroom SouthUpdate (1:55pm): Wireless services have been restored and the OIT team is continuing to monitor the situation. ——— We are experiencing a partial WiFi outage in this building and are working to resolve the issue.
- Banner MaintenanceOIT will be performing Banner Maintenance tomorrow from 12:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday 22nd, April. Banner will not be available during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Office of Information TechnologyFlorida Atlantic University
- [Resolved] Zoom Canvas Integration ErrorsUPDATE: This is resolved. The integration is back to normal operation. Users are experiencing errors when trying to load the Zoom Canvas integration in their courses. We will be updating this post as we receive updates on this issue. In… Read more ›
- [Resolved] Issue with multiple Zoom ServicesServices have been restored, if you are still having connection issues please flush your DNS cache and attempt to reconnect.
University Initiatives
- 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.
- FAU's Kim Dunn Named Chair of Advisory Council of Faculty SenatesKim Dunn, Ph.D., has been elected as chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates on the Florida State University System's Board of Governors.
- FAU Honors 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished AlumniFlorida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
- TBC Corporation Gift Expands Student Opportunities at FAUFAU's College of Business and TBC Corporation recently celebrated the naming of the TBC Corporation Study Room, recognizing a generous gift to support innovative college programs and activities for students.