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- 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...
- Softball: Owls take the series sweep over Tulsa to clinch the top seed in the AAC conference tournamentFlorida Atlantic University softball team (41-13, 21-6 AAC) took the home series sweep over the University of Tulsa Golden Hurrican (29-22, 14-13 AAC).
- Student Services undergoes summer remodel for fall semesterOn April 15, the Division of Student Affairs announced renovations for the Student Service and Cafeteria’s (SS-8) second floor to improve the space for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Dean of Students Office. The Student Service offices on the Breezeway, above the food court, have been temporarily relocated. This includes CAPS, the Dean...
- Behind the breakfast station: Ms. Pearl, FAU’s adored dining hall employeeBehind the clatter of plates and the aroma of morning delicacies lies a story of resilience and community spirit. It’s 4 a.m. when Ms. Pearl’s alarm goes off, signaling the start of her day – a day not only dedicated to serving breakfast but also to serving her community. “I love the students,” Ms. Pearl,...