News Desk
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU High School Merit Scholars on the RiseThe class of 2026 at FAU High School continues to exemplify outstanding academic achievements, with 23 seniors named as National Merit Scholar semifinalists, and 43 designated as "commended students."
- College of Nursing Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce SwillingerFAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger in memory of his wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger.
Arts & Culture
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
- Research Characterizes Remarkable Skills of Octopus Arms in the WildThink your multitasking is impressive? A new study reveals that wild octopuses use their arms with incredible complexity. Each of the eight limbs can perform any type of movement, but clear patterns emerged.
- Study: AI Agents Shift How Hotels Build Guest LoyaltyThe rise of artificial intelligence agents will introduce a new layer of complexity in how the hospitality industry navigates customer loyalty, according to four researchers at Florida Atlantic University.
Student Announcements
- Art of Science Photography and Video ContestIt’s time to enter your original images and footage of the beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. The first 100 qualifying entries will receive an exclusive Art of Science item. Don’t wait, submit now.
- Revisioning Utopia: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsJoin Clara Mancini, Ph.D., professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI), The Open University, UK, for a discussion on how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, design solutions that benefit animals, and more. The event is slated for 11 a.m. on Sept.… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Anti Hazing Event informationThe Anti Hazing event organization will be on September 25th on Thursday at 6-7pm at the Student Union, Barry Kaye Auditorium. Officers are encouraged to come, other club members are as well too! as your president, I will be there! see ya then! as well, please look out for when the first unofficial screening is for Moonlight. I will send an old school email shortly, Monday after 5pm President, Owl Film Club
- September 2025 Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/44e5682b9c73/october-newsletter-amwa-fau-12750282
University Press
- FAU Hockey: Overview of the Division III team’s upcoming seasonFlorida Atlantic club hockey is dual-registered to play in the American College Hockey Association as members of the College Hockey South Conference and the North American College Hockey League this season. In June 2025, the College Hockey Federation, which operated American Athletic Union College Hockey, announced it would end its partnership. CHF has since affiliated...
- FAU investigates professor Karen Leader over comments on the late Charlie KirkFAU placed a tenured faculty member on administrative leave pending an investigation after allegedly making comments about the shooting of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. University President Adam Hasner announced Sept. 13 that a faculty member made repeated social media comments referencing Kirk’s...
Staff Announcements
- Art of Science Photography and Video ContestIt’s time to enter your original images and footage of the beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. The first 100 qualifying entries will receive an exclusive Art of Science item. Don’t wait, submit now.
- Revisioning Utopia: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsJoin Clara Mancini, Ph.D., professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI), The Open University, UK, for a discussion on how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, design solutions that benefit animals, and more. The event is slated for 11 a.m. on Sept.… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] OnBase unavailableUpdate: The issue has been identified and corrected — OnBase is now available. We apologize for the inconvenience. OnBase is currently unavailable and we are investigating the issue.
- [Resolved] Issues with DUO multi-factor authenticationWe have identified a problem with the multi-factor authentication application when signing into FAU resources. We are working to resolve the issue.
University Initiatives
- 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.
- 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.