News Desk
- Record Number of Merit Scholars Attending FAUFlorida Atlantic University is welcoming 40 National Merit Scholars this semester, with 19 of them returning and 21 of them attending FAU for the first time.
- FAU Tells 'Story' of Atlantic's Sargassum Surge Using 40 Years of DataFAU Harbor Branch's landmark review reveals 40 years of change in pelagic sargassum - its growth, drivers and rising biomass across the North Atlantic, impacting the ocean's vital ecosystem.
Academic & Campus Life
- Record Number of Merit Scholars Attending FAUFlorida Atlantic University is welcoming 40 National Merit Scholars this semester, with 19 of them returning and 21 of them attending FAU for the first time.
- FAU Ranks in 'Washington Monthly' Top 40Washington Monthly ranked Florida Atlantic University at No. 39 on the "America's Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars" list among the nation's best public and private universities.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Kicks Off Construction of Wallach BuildingFlorida Atlantic University celebrated the start of construction of its Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building.
- The Role of the Courts in Interpreting the ConstitutionFlorida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents the 2025 Constitution Day lecture "The Role of the Courts in Interpreting the Constitution."
FAU Athletics
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 Tells 'Story' of Atlantic's Sargassum Surge Using 40 Years of DataFAU Harbor Branch's landmark review reveals 40 years of change in pelagic sargassum - its growth, drivers and rising biomass across the North Atlantic, impacting the ocean's vital ecosystem.
- FAU Engineering Celebrates Journal of Big Data's Decade of ExcellenceCo-founded by FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty, the Journal of Big Data stands as a world-leading publication, ranked No. 1 globally among peer journals and conferences in the domain.
Student Announcements
- Technology Development Office HoursOffice of Technology Development hosts in-person and virtual office hours to faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process, starting Wednesday, Sept. 10 on Boca Raton Campus. Learn more.
- Owl Innovator Workshop Series: Disclosing Your InnovationThe Office of Technology Development is hosting a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series. Learn how to file an intellectual property disclosure and unlock your innovation’s commercial potential. The event is slated for Thursday, Sept.… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- First Meeting of Chess ClubGood day! If you're reading this, you're likely a member of the Chess Club at Florida Atlantic. This is a reminder that last Wednesday, on the 20th, at 5 PM, we had our first chess club meeting. We had a very nice turnout for our first meeting, where we introduced our plans for further club development and the acquisition of necessary materials, which should be nearly fully settled! We also showed a game review of one of the most famous games in historical chess, the game of the century between Bobby Fischer and Donald Byrne, where at just 13 years old, Fisher beat the very accomplished US representative at multiple world chess olympiads, Donald Byrne. Next Wednesday, we plan to host many in-person games, along with some puzzle solving.
- Meet the Executive boardHi everyone!! Our next event is Meet the Execs! Come get to know you’re exec board at our next general meeting on August 27th at 6:30 pm! We will be hosting in the Student Union (Grand Palm 2&4)! Can’t wait to see you all there!!! Bring your friends, a smile and good vibes as we go out and enjoy everything that AMWA has to offer this semester .
University Press
- FAU blocks 100+ parking spaces, students worry about future parkingAs Florida Atlantic University welcomes students back to the Boca Raton campus this fall, a spokesperson from FAU Parking and Transportation told the University Press that there are more than 100 parking spaces that remain blocked due to ongoing construction. The construction of Talon Hall, located at the south end of Parking Lot 28, has resulted in 126...
- FAU starts second attempt at Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building constructionEditor’s Note: A quote previously attributed to President Adam Hasner was corrected to attribute Marilyn Wallach on Aug. 28. Florida Atlantic University held the official construction kickoff for the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building on Tuesday. However, this isn’t the project’s first launch. FAU hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the institute...
Staff Announcements
- Technology Development Office HoursOffice of Technology Development hosts in-person and virtual office hours to faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process, starting Wednesday, Sept. 10 on Boca Raton Campus. Learn more.
- Owl Innovator Workshop Series: Disclosing Your InnovationThe Office of Technology Development is hosting a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series. Learn how to file an intellectual property disclosure and unlock your innovation’s commercial potential. The event is slated for Thursday, Sept.… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Zoom: Multiple ServicesYesterday’s service degradation appears to have been mitigated, although Zoom is still reporting sluggishness with Zoom Whiteboards.
- [RESOLVED] Zoom Cloud Recording Processing DelaysZoom has resolved the issue, and the older recordings are now processing successfully.
University Initiatives
- FAU Provost Russell Ivy, Ph.D., Earns National APLU AwardFAU's Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Russell Ivy, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2025 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award.
- FAU Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean EconomyHoused at FAU, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.