News Desk
- FAU High Seniors Named National Merit SemifinalistsA total of 22 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
- Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Vital Sex DifferencesFAU researchers have uncovered key differences in the molecular dopamine synapses in the brains of male and female mice that support attention, movement, motivation and pleasure.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU High Seniors Named National Merit SemifinalistsA total of 22 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
- FAU Board of Trustees Selects Interim PresidentThe Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees has selected Stacy Volnick as interim president of the university.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Hosts Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building EventFlorida Atlantic University ceremoniously broke ground on its future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building today at its Boca Raton campus.
- A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela JamilFlorida Atlantic University and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life will present "A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil."
FAU Athletics
- FAU Athletics Signs Multimillion Dollar Deal With Playfly SportsBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic University Vice President & Director of Athletics Brian White has announced a strategic partnership with Playfly Sports to become FAU's multimedia rights holder beginning with the 2023-24 academic year. The multimillion-dollar agreement will significantly enhance the Owls' brand and revenue.
- From The Desk Of Brian WhiteAugust update from Vice President/Director of Athletics Brian White
Research
- Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Vital Sex DifferencesFAU researchers have uncovered key differences in the molecular dopamine synapses in the brains of male and female mice that support attention, movement, motivation and pleasure.
- FAU Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal BloomsResearchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.
Student Announcements
- PNC’s Free Student Financial Education Webcast: The Basics of Growing, Maintaining and Protecting Your MoneyThe Basics of Growing, Maintaining and Protecting Your Money is now open for registration! We are excited to welcome back influencer Tiffany Aliche, The Budgetnista, as our featured expert and host on September 27 at 7 p.m. ET. Tiffany is… Read more ›
- No-Cost Flu Vaccines for FAU Faculty & StaffFAU Student Health Services will offer a no-cost faculty/staff influenza vaccine clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8:30-10:00 a.m. The clinic will be held on the Boca campus in Bldg. 8W, Room 246 (second floor of the Breezeway above Starbucks).… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Free CPR event at FAUHello, students. Presoma will be collaborating with various FAU clubs to bring you a FREE CPR event. to attend the event please sign up by pressing the link below https://linktr.ee/Faupresoma The event will be held in the Palmetto Palm Room of the Student Union. We will be providing refreshments to our students during the session. Follow us on Instagram to receive event reminders and updates. instagram: @faupresoma
- GLAM - Makeup: No Makeup Class Sept. 20thJoin GLAM this Tuesday, September 20th at 4:30pm! You will learn how to achieve a "natural" makeup application and meet others with similar interests! :) No need to bring any makeup supplies, the class will be a demonstration. GLAM members have free entry! Non-members pay $3 to our cashapp: $glamatfau2020 Have questions? Email us at Fau.glam@gmail.com See you there!
University Press
- Unofficial SG election results: Rhoda Hoods and Kaila Palmer win seats in Boca Senate, student body approves all seven amendmentsEditor’s Note: This story will be updated as SG officials respond to requests for comment. The unofficial Student Government election results are in: the FAU community voted to approve all...
- ‘I think it’s a good start’: FAU students look forward to Biden’s loan forgiveness programOn Aug. 24, President Joe Biden established and approved a three-part plan which grants a cancellation of $20,000 toward student loan debt — and FAU students look forward to reaping...
Staff Announcements
- Pre-Health Continuing Education Courses: EKG-12 and Basic Clinical SkillsGet certified to serve as an EKG technician and learn basic clinical skills. No previous healthcare experience is required. Learn more here.
- No-Cost Flu Vaccines for FAU Faculty & StaffFAU Student Health Services will offer a no-cost faculty/staff influenza vaccine clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 8:30-10:00 a.m. The clinic will be held on the Boca campus in Bldg. 8W, Room 246 (second floor of the Breezeway above Starbucks).… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] System Outage – Help Desk Ticketing***UPDATE***** The help desk ticketing system is back online. The vendor is monitoring the system to make sure it is stable. ******************* We are currently experiencing issues with our help desk ticketing system. We have contacted our vendor and they… Read more ›
- Network Registration UpgradeNetwork Registration for wireless and wired networks was upgraded this morning. If you experience any issue registering computers, printers or other devices please submit a ticket to the Help Desk.
University Initiatives
- FAU BOT Reelects Chair, Vice Chair and Elects Second Vice ChairThe Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected chair Brad Levine and vice chair Barbara Feingold during its recent annual retreat. Additionally, Daniel Cane was elected as second vice chair.
- FAU Receives 'INSIGHT Into Diversity' 2022 HEED AwardFlorida Atlantic University has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.