News Desk
- Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of TouchFAU engineering researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.
- 2024 Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition Awards AnnouncedFlorida Atlantic's Division of Research has announced the 2024 winners of the ninth annual Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition, an undergraduate and graduate applied research and entrepreneurial competition
- 90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is HappeningThe latest FAU survey found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening and that belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Independents and slipped among Republicans.
- Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. AdolescentsResearchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.
Academic & Campus Life
- 2024 Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition Awards AnnouncedFlorida Atlantic's Division of Research has announced the 2024 winners of the ninth annual Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition, an undergraduate and graduate applied research and entrepreneurial competition
- FAU Hosts Successful Supply Chain Competition with IMIA team of undergraduate students won Florida Atlantic University's inaugural supply chain competition for their innovative solution to a real-life inventory management problem.
- FAU Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. DegreesFAU's Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during the commencement ceremony, which marked 10 years of conferring M.D. degrees.
- FAU Celebrates Spring 2024 GraduatesFlorida Atlantic University conferred a record-number 3,600 degrees over the course of seven in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
Arts & Culture
- 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.
- A Chorus Line, Big Band Concerts and MoreFAU has announced the lineup for this summer's Festival Rep.
- Laura Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush at FAUFlorida Atlantic University's 2023 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents "A Conversation with Laura W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush.
FAU Athletics
- Sign Up for Summer CampsBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics will host a wide variety of camps over the summer.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S8, EP 25BOCA RATON, Fla. - Inside the Owls' Burrow, hosted by Florida Atlantic's Frank Forte, airs weekly on Bally Sports Florida. The newest episode airs on Thursday, May 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. There will be two additional airings on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. followed by one on Saturday, May 18 at 11:30 a.m. Inside the Owls' Burrow will re-air at the same times the following week.
- Paradise Pride Tour Dates SetBOCA RATON, Fla. (May 13, 2024) – Florida Atlantic Athletics has announced the dates for its yearly Paradise Pride Tour. The two events – Wednesday, June 5 in Deerfield Beach and Thursday, June 6 in Delray Beach – will feature Q&As with Owl head coaches, giveaways, prizes, merchandise and much more.
- "Train Like An Owl" on May 25BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics, in conjunction with LVL Up Fitness and Baptist Health South Florida, is hosting "Train Like An Owl" on Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
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
- Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of TouchFAU engineering researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.
- 90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is HappeningThe latest FAU survey found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening and that belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Independents and slipped among Republicans.
- Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. AdolescentsResearchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.
- FAU Expert: Almost 300 Banks Are at Higher Risk of FailureWarning signs of Republic First Bank's failure were evident for a while, and now more banks across the country are exhibiting similar signs of a risk of failure, according to a finance expert at FAU.
Student Announcements
- Summer 2024 Community Creative Writing Workshop: Lyric EssayThe Creative Writing Program’s Summer 2024 Community Workshop offering is Lyric Essay, taught by Christopher McDaniel. The course will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., beginning on June 5 and running for 8 weeks. Space is limited to… Read more ›
- Mandatory Course Entry QuizComplete the mandatory course entry quiz for all of your courses. Click here for more information.
- 6th Annual Art of Science ContestWe’re calling for researchers from all corners of Florida Atlantic – staff, students and postdocs. It’s time to showcase your mesmerizing research photography and videos to the 6th annual Art of Science contest before the early-bird deadline on Sept. 20… Read more ›
- 6TH ANNUAL ART OF SCIENCE CONTESTDeadline: September 20, 2024 We’re calling for researchers from all corners of Florida Atlantic – faculty, staff, students and postdocs. It’s time to showcase your mesmerizing research photography and videos to the 6th annual Art of Science contest before the… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- BPSA Final Training Session of Spring 2024Join Us On Our 3rd and Final Training Session of the Spring! Where: House of Chambers (CR-31-E), Boca Raton When: 04/10/2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM If you have been previously certified and feel a little rusty about your ability to take blood pressure, join us, and you are eligible to receive volunteer hours to assist in the skills portion of the training session. *In-person only* Questions? DM or email us! BPSA Linktree
- Commit2FitBring water, a yoga mat/towel, and of course your friends to learn tips and tricks getting around the gym, how to feel confident in the gym, and stay happy and healthy! We can't wait to see you there!
- Women Of Radiance BrunchWomen of Radiance Brunch, from Girlhood to Women, Girlhood to HER hosted by the student government Boca Raton Campus Governor. This Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm. There will be free food, prizes, and more.
- Meeting of the MindsJoin CSI as we hear from faculty members from the college of Science about faculty research and what it is like to work in a faculty lab.
University Press
- Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake: How a rap brawl became a series of serious accusationsOn May 4, rapper Kendrick Lamar released the track “Not Like Us,” serving as the ninth track in his ongoing feud with Canadian rapper Drake. A simple feud from a singular track escalated into a series of nine tracks that do not fail to make listeners more engaged each time. Lamar and Drake were once...
- Men’s Basketball: Where the 2023-2024 transfers ended upAs the 2023-2024 season ended with a disappointing first-round exit in the NCAA tournament, so did the Dusty May era at Florida Atlantic. About 24 hours later, after the final buzzer in the Owls game against Northwestern, reports said that May had accepted an offer to become Michigan’s next men’s basketball head coach. However, FAU...
- FAU High student heads to Hollywood for American Idol: Q&A with Victoria JohnsonVictoria Johnson, an 11th-grade student in the dual enrollment program at FAU High School, made it to the top 56 contestants in Season 22 of American Idol, a televised singing competition. With years of singing experience at sporting events in Florida, Johnson auditioned in Nashville, Tennessee. There, she performed Meghan Trainor’s “No Excuses.” After receiving...
- FAU sees a record-high 46,000 first-year applicants, raising questions about university’s successEarlier this month, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) staff released a statement regarding the number of applications for the incoming class of 2029, revealing that the university had a 27% overall increase in applications for incoming first-year students since last year. This significant increase in applications continues FAU’s rise in popularity, as the school has received...
Staff Announcements
- Summer 2024 Community Creative Writing Workshop: Lyric EssayThe Creative Writing Program’s Summer 2024 Community Workshop offering is Lyric Essay, taught by Christopher McDaniel. The course will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., beginning on June 5 and running for 8 weeks. Space is limited to… Read more ›
- 6th Annual Art of Science ContestWe’re calling for researchers from all corners of Florida Atlantic – staff, students and postdocs. It’s time to showcase your mesmerizing research photography and videos to the 6th annual Art of Science contest before the early-bird deadline on Sept. 20… Read more ›
- 6TH ANNUAL ART OF SCIENCE CONTESTDeadline: September 20, 2024 We’re calling for researchers from all corners of Florida Atlantic – faculty, staff, students and postdocs. It’s time to showcase your mesmerizing research photography and videos to the 6th annual Art of Science contest before the… Read more ›
- Faculty and Staff Discount for Florida Atlantic Summer Soccer Camps for Boys and GirlsThe men’s and women’s soccer programs are hosting soccer camps throughout the summer. The first camp starts June 3, 2024. A $20 discount is offered for faculty and staff. To receive the discount for the boys camp, contact Coach Worthen at worthenj@fau.edu. To receive the discount… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [Resolved] Zoom -> Mediasite ImportsThe Zoom to Mediasite import tool has been repaired and is now importing designated Zoom recordings in to Mediasite. OIT is continuing to monitor the tool for stability. Please note that only Zoom recordings made on or after May 1st… Read more ›
- Boca Network DisruptionBoca campus had a brief network disruption from 11:00am to approximately 11:10am today, service should be restored.
- [Resolved]Fort Lauderdale Campus Connectivity OutageA fiber outage has been detected at the Fort Lauderdale campus, a ticket with the service provider has been opened and we are awaiting resolution.
- [Completed] Banner Maintenance, Friday April 26 from 1:00AM to 5:00AMBanner MaintenanceDescription of change: OIT will be performing critical maintenance on Banner from 1:00 a.m. until 5:00 a.m. on April 26th. Banner will not be available during this time to allow the Ellucian support team to install the updates.Downtime window… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- FAU President's Gala Benefits Scholarships and Student SuccessFlorida Atlantic University has raised more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships and student success at its recent 2024 President's Gala
- Noble Capital Markets Brings the 'Sharks' to FAU for NobleCon20Noble Capital Markets and Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host NobleCon20, the 20th annual emerging growth equity conference at the College's Executive Education Complex.
- FAU Receives Record-breaking Number of ApplicationsFlorida Atlantic University has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall - an all-time university record.
- College of Business Names Three New Department ChairsFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business has named three new department chairs.