News Desk
- FAU BEPI: Economic Strain Hits Hispanic Households Hard in 3rd QuarterHispanic consumer confidence dropped in the third quarter of the year as uncertainty and increased prices placed added pressure on their budgets, according to a poll from Florida Atlantic University's BEPI.
- FAU's Queen Conch Lab Receives Prestigious International AwardFAU Harbor Branch researchers have received the 2025 Responsible Seafood Innovation Award in Aquaculture from the Global Seafood Alliance for its Queen Conch Lab's pioneering work in sustainable aquaculture.
- After Cancer: Study Explores Caring-Healing Modalities for SurvivorsResearch from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing highlights how caring-healing methods like mindfulness can ease distress and build resilience in cancer survivors.
- FAU Researchers 'Zoom' in for an Ultra-Magnified Peek at Shark SkinWhat gives shark skin its toughness and sleek glide? Tiny, tooth-like denticles. Researchers used electron microscopy to reveal how these structures shift with age, sex, and function in bonnethead sharks.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Receives $1.6M Gift for Student Entrepreneur ScholarshipsFlorida Atlantic University received a $1.6 million gift from long-time Boca Raton resident Bob Schattner, which will be used to continue providing scholarships that he established 15 years ago in perpetuity.
- FAU Lab Schools Recognized as Cognia School of DistinctionA.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School has been selected as a 2025 Cognia® School of Distinction.
- FAU Lab Schools Shine Nationwide in Niche RankingsA.D. Henderson University School and Florida Atlantic University High School ranked among the best in the country and state, according to Niche in its 2026 rankings.
- FAU's MBA in Sport Management Ranks Third in Global RankingsFlorida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program online ranked No. 3 worldwide for 2025, according to SportBusiness, a London-based sports intelligence and analysis firm.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Hosts 'The Florida Jewish Experience' SymposiumThe Jewish Studies Program in Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "The Florida Jewish Experience" symposium.
- FAU Professors Receive Latin Grammy NominationFlorida Atlantic University professors Alejandro Sánchez-Samper and Matt Baltrucki of the Department of Music have received their fifth Latin Grammy nomination for the album "Milonguín."
- FAU Theatre Lab Celebrates Seven Carbonell Award Finalist NominationsFlorida Atlantic University's Theatre Lab has been recognized with seven Carbonell Award finalist nominations, highlighting the company's excellence in new work development and theatrical artistry.
- The Jerusalem Ballet Comes to Florida AtlanticFlorida Atlantic University's Department of Theatre and Dance in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents the Jerusalem Ballet
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
- FAU BEPI: Economic Strain Hits Hispanic Households Hard in 3rd QuarterHispanic consumer confidence dropped in the third quarter of the year as uncertainty and increased prices placed added pressure on their budgets, according to a poll from Florida Atlantic University's BEPI.
- FAU's Queen Conch Lab Receives Prestigious International AwardFAU Harbor Branch researchers have received the 2025 Responsible Seafood Innovation Award in Aquaculture from the Global Seafood Alliance for its Queen Conch Lab's pioneering work in sustainable aquaculture.
- After Cancer: Study Explores Caring-Healing Modalities for SurvivorsResearch from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing highlights how caring-healing methods like mindfulness can ease distress and build resilience in cancer survivors.
- FAU Researchers 'Zoom' in for an Ultra-Magnified Peek at Shark SkinWhat gives shark skin its toughness and sleek glide? Tiny, tooth-like denticles. Researchers used electron microscopy to reveal how these structures shift with age, sex, and function in bonnethead sharks.
Student Announcements
- CMBB Seminar Series – Precision Brain Cell Access: Enhancer-AAV Toolkit for Understanding and Treating Brain DiseaseJoin Meagan Quinlan, Ph.D., Scientist II, Gene Therapy Therapeutic Lead, Allen Institute for Brain Science at 3:30 to 4 :30 p.m., on Nov. 10 at RF-119, Jupiter Campus. Register here.
- Faulty and Staff Health and Wellbeing OpportunitiesThe Division of Student Affairs Staff Health and Wellbeing Committee wants to support your personal and professional growth this month. Join us at the Benefits Fair where Student Health Services will provide complimentary flu shots and Campus Recreation will offer… Read more ›
- Join FAU’s annual Pumpkin Drop and Physics CarnivalCome watch physics faculty drop real pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton’s laws. Special guest “The Pumpkin Master” will explain the theories behind… Read more ›
- I-SENSE Distinguished Speaker: Sometimes You Can Observe a Lot Just by Watching: Sensors, Theory, and the Inner Workings of Aquatic EcosystemsThis is the second I-SENSE distinguished seminar of the Fall 2025 semester. This is a speaker event on October 30th, 2025 at 11am in EE Conference Room 303. There is also the option to attend via Zoom.
Owl Central News
- NAMIWalk2025 UpdatesGood afternoon everyone, I hope you are all doing well. For those of you who stopped by our table this week, we were very happy to see you, and we are excited to walk with you this year. For those of you who did not, we are doing the NAMIWalk2025 this year in a collaboration event with FAU Thrive, and we would love to have you walk with us. Attached to this announcement will be a QR code for our walk team. We would love for you to join us! The walk this year will be at 8 am at John Prince Park on Saturday, November 1st. On Monday, the 27th, we plan to share more information about the exact details. For those of you attending, we ask that you fill out the travel waiver, which will be in the documents section of our club, and send it to the following emails: lfaerman@fau.edu, dvanpelt@fau.edu, and namifaujupiter@gmail.com. In addition, if you are looking for people to carpool with/ are able to carpool others to the event, please reach out to us at namifaujupiter@gmail.com. Please share this with all of your friends around campus in case they are walking and did not see the announcement. Thank you all so much, and we look forward to walking with you this year! My best, Sam Mittleman
- Personal Trainer Position [Applications Open]The personal trainer must be able to develop and implement exercise programs that are safe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance to exercise. Personal trainers must also be able to conduct health history interviews, administer proper assessments, understand human anatomy and functional exercise concepts, empower individuals, design workout programs for clients, educate, and assist clients in reaching their goals. Certification required; any of the following are acceptable: ACE, NASM, NSCA, ACSM, or NCSF. This position will work approximately 15 hours per week and must be willing to do some early mornings, nights, and weekends (as needed) to cover client needs. If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so at the following link: https://fau.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FAU/job/Personal-Trainer_REQ20976 STUDENTS ONLY. Applications close at 11:00pm on December 2nd, 2025. If you have any questions regarding the position, please email Jack Quint at quintj@fau.edu.
- NAMI on Campus & FAU Thrive CollaborationGood morning everyone, I hope you're all doing well! I have some exciting news to share on NAMI on Campuses most recent collaboration. NAMI on Campus and FAU Thrive are excited to announce our collaboration for the 2025 NAMIWalks! This year, we’re walking together on Saturday, November 1st at John Prince Park- Eric Call Pavilion to show that mental health matters. College life can be exciting, challenging, and everything in between. That’s why we’re joining forces to take real steps toward breaking the stigma around mental health and reminding one another that no one has to go through it alone. Together, we can make a difference one step at a time. Here’s how you can get involved: Join our FAU walk team and walk with us to support mental health awareness. Donate to our team page. Every contribution goes directly to NAMIWalks, helping fund mental health programs and advocacy across our communities. Spread the word! Invite your friends, classmates, and professors to walk or donate. Team Page Link: https://www.namiwalks.org/teams/Thrive-on-Campus-2025 Thank you for supporting FAU Thrive and NAMI on Campus. We hope to see some of you there!
- OutSFL at FAU: The First Amendment IssueWe the People… Know Our Rights. Introducing OutSFL at FAU's First Amendment Issue—a full-throated defense of Our Rights. Our Voices. Our Fight to Be Heard. This month, we’re shining a light on the freedoms that make our words, protests, and presses possible. What Is the First Amendment? The Bill of Rights guarantees five core freedoms—speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition—forming the foundation of democracy. ✝️ Pray, Don’t Preach. How the separation of church and state protects personal faith and public education alike. Incitement, Threats, Defamation. Where free speech ends and real harm begins—exploring campus cases and legal limits. Daring to Publish. From underground zines to student papers, press freedom thrives when students question power. ✊ Peaceful, Not Silent. Protests, marches, and movements—the right to assemble still fuels modern activism. How We Make the Government Listen. From petitions to policy change, speaking out still moves the needle. BLISSS & Mingle. BLISSS and SG Global Programming united students for an evening of resources, community, and empowerment. ️ LGBTQ+ Tools That Work. PRISM’s Resource Hub connects students to testing, safer-sex tools, and LGBTQ+ rights education. OutFAU Scores Big! Seven Sunshine State Awards. Three first-place wins. Student journalism is alive, fearless, and thriving. OutFAU is hiring paid designers & contributors — join the team rewriting the script. Application is in our bio! Check out the issue on Instagram here. Read the digital issue here.
University Press
- Editor’s Letter: Why the UP signed an amicus brief to defend student press freedomThe University Press signed on to an amicus brief last week in a federal lawsuit the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed challenging Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s use of two immigration laws. The brief, joined with the Student Press Law Center, supports student journalism and international students’ free speech rights. On Aug. 6,...
- FAU cuts ties with Broward Health over financial terms, leaving medical students’ futures uncertainFlorida Atlantic University has ended its partnership with Broward Health, closing the door on a planned 30-year collaboration that lasted two years, according to the Sun Suntinel. FAU President Adam Hasner announced to the Board of Trustees on Oct. 16 that FAU will be discontinuing the partnership with Broward Health due to “untenable financial terms,”...
- Volleyball: Florida Atlantic falls to Charlotte 3-1 in conference matchupOn Oct. 19, Florida Atlantic volleyball (14-7, 5-3 AAC) fell to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (15-15, 6-2 AAC) 3-1 in a tough matchup. FAU had a hitting percentage of .227% which is .119% lower than their previous game against Temple University; Charlotte’s total hitting percentage was .270%. Erin Morrissey led the...
- Football: Florida Atlantic suffers 48-13 loss to No. 19 South Florida, their second conference lossFlorida Atlantic football (3-4, 2-2 AC) fought hard against the University of South Florida (6-1, 3-0 AC), but couldn’t keep up with their offensive attack, turning a one-possession game into a 48-13 loss Saturday night. FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw for 244 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. Backup QB Jordan Magwood saw his...
Staff Announcements
- CMBB Seminar Series – Precision Brain Cell Access: Enhancer-AAV Toolkit for Understanding and Treating Brain DiseaseJoin Meagan Quinlan, Ph.D., Scientist II, Gene Therapy Therapeutic Lead, Allen Institute for Brain Science at 3:30 to 4 :30 p.m., on Nov. 10 at RF-119, Jupiter Campus. Register here.
- Faulty and Staff Health and Wellbeing OpportunitiesThe Division of Student Affairs Staff Health and Wellbeing Committee wants to support your personal and professional growth this month. Join us at the Benefits Fair where Student Health Services will provide complimentary flu shots and Campus Recreation will offer… Read more ›
- Join FAU’s annual Pumpkin Drop and Physics CarnivalCome watch physics faculty drop real pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton’s laws. Special guest “The Pumpkin Master” will explain the theories behind… Read more ›
- The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic SummitThe Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event organizers would like to display… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Success Network (EAB Navigate) is experiencing issuesSuccess Network (EAB Navigate) is now fully operational. We will continue to monitor the situation and will place a new post if services degrade in the future. Success Network (EAB Navigate) is currently experiencing performance issues due to the ongoing… Read more ›
- [RESOLVED] AWS Outage Affecting CanvasDue to an ongoing incident with Amazon Web Services, users may experience error messages when trying to access Canvas. Update: Canvas is reporting the site is now operational following today’s AWS outage. Thank you for your patience as services were… Read more ›
- [Resolved] Microsoft Services DisruptionThe issues with Microsoft services have been resolved.
- Microsoft Services DisruptionMicrosoft is currently experiencing issues with multiple services including some office applications and online portals. We do not currently have an ETA for service restoration but will post updates when the issues are resolved.
University Initiatives
- FAU College of Business to Honor Craig ZinnFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its 31st "Business Leader of the Year" breakfast to honor the accomplishments of Craig Zinn of Craig Zinn Automotive Group.
- FAU Joins Neuroarts Academic Network to Bridge Art, Brain and HealingFAU will help to lead this global effort to harness aesthetic experiences for brain health, as one of just two Florida universities and about 35 worldwide in the network's initial working group.
- The Runway at FAU Returns to the College of BusinessThe Runway at Florida Atlantic University will merge under the College of Business, a move designed to strengthen the synergy between entrepreneurship initiatives and the college's core mission.
- FAU Career Center Awarded 2025 'Best of Florida'Florida Atlantic University's Career Center has been named 2025 "Best of Florida" for College & Career Planning Services, as part of The Guide to Florida's annual reader awards.