News Desk
- FAU Survey: Port Everglades Firms Signal Optimistic Economic GrowthThe Port Everglades business ecosystem is gearing up for more hiring and economic growth in the year ahead, according to a survey from a supply chain expert at Florida Atlantic University.
- FAU Interim Vice President for Research Named Fulbright SpecialistGregg Fields, Ph.D., was selected by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for his expertise and contributions in disease discovery and treatment.
- Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Impacts on Walking in Older U.S. AdultsFAU researchers explored the impacts of historic discriminatory redlining, summer heat and the effects on walking behavior in older adults from marginalized communities nationwide.
- What's Really 'Fueling' Harmful Algae in Florida's Lake Okeechobee?FAU Harbor Branch researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sampling of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway and its estuaries. Findings mark a groundbreaking step in preserving this crucial ecosystem.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU to Host 'The Constitution Today'FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "The Constitution Today" on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Friedberg Auditorium.
- FAU and Islamorada Beverages Launch Paradise Lager Craft BeerFlorida Atlantic University has partnered with Islamorada Beverages to launch Paradise Lager, the official craft beer of the Owls.
- FAU Ranks Among 'Washington Monthly' Top Public, Private UniversitiesFlorida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 41 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly.
- FAU Expert: Landmark NIL Deal Could Change High School SportsFlorida's new law allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness will redefine high school athletics, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.
Arts & Culture
- FAU Receives $2.6 Million to Expand Hillel on the Boca Raton CampusFAU received a gift commitment of $2.6 million from Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach for the Hillel space within the S.E. Wimberly Library on its Boca Raton campus.
- FAU Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."
- 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.
FAU Athletics
- Football Gameday Guide: vs. FIUGame and fan information for Saturday's football game versus FIU at FAU Stadium.
- Paradise Pod Debuts to Preview Saturday's Shula BowlFlorida Atlantic has unveiled the first episode of the Paradise Podcast, the newest media offering from the Florida Atlantic Sports Network to deliver interviews, news and updates from around the Department of Athletics.
- Boca Helping Hands and Florida Atlantic to Host a Tackle Hunger Cereal Drive During Hunger Action MonthBoca Raton, Fla. – Boca Helping Hands (BHH), in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Athleticsand Cereal4All, for the fourth year in a row, will commemorate September's Hunger Action Month by hosting a Tackle Hunger Cereal Drive during the FAU vs. FIU football game. The game will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 6:00 pm at the FAU Stadium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Those who donate one or more cereal boxes will get a free ticket to the game. Unopened cereal boxes can be dropped at the stadium (Gate 1) on game day.
- Saturday's Football Gameday GuideGame and fan information for Saturday's football game versus Army West Point at FAU Stadium.
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 Survey: Port Everglades Firms Signal Optimistic Economic GrowthThe Port Everglades business ecosystem is gearing up for more hiring and economic growth in the year ahead, according to a survey from a supply chain expert at Florida Atlantic University.
- FAU Interim Vice President for Research Named Fulbright SpecialistGregg Fields, Ph.D., was selected by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for his expertise and contributions in disease discovery and treatment.
- Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Impacts on Walking in Older U.S. AdultsFAU researchers explored the impacts of historic discriminatory redlining, summer heat and the effects on walking behavior in older adults from marginalized communities nationwide.
- What's Really 'Fueling' Harmful Algae in Florida's Lake Okeechobee?FAU Harbor Branch researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sampling of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway and its estuaries. Findings mark a groundbreaking step in preserving this crucial ecosystem.
Student Announcements
- Accounting & Finance Career FairFriday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Student Union Grand Palm, Boca Raton campus Attend The Florida Atlantic Accounting, Finance & Economics Career Fair Presented By CohnReznick and explore internship and full-time job opportunities locally and nationally. Students… Read more ›
- Rec 101 ToursNew to the Rec or just want to learn more about what it offers? Tour the Recreation and Fitness Center on the Boca Raton campus. Dates and times here.
- New Office Locations for DOS, CAPS and Owls CareYou can now find the Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychological Services and OWLS Care Health Promotion in one location above the Food Court on the Breezeway, in the Student Services Suite #8. We are excited to announce… Read more ›
- 2024-25 Technology Fee ProposalsThe University Technology Fee Proposal website is now open. All Florida Atlantic constituents (i.e., students, student organizations, faculty, colleges, departments, partner campuses, administrative staff and departments, as well as the Office of Information Technology) may apply for revenues generated from… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- September 21 Scrimmage TeamsTeam 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Adrianna Sean- captain Gia- Captain Jeff Kylie David N- 1st chair David Jager Dara Jack Sophia Madeline Blaine Umary Adriana Donivan Alt- Sydney Alt- Cameron Alt- Nick Alt- Gabriel Alt- Marcello Coach- KylieHere are the teams for September 21s scrimmage! Teams will begin at 10am promptly so be there prior to. Please come in courtroom attire. 270- Teams 1&2 207- Teams 3&4. These teams are only for the scrimmage and are subject to change. Congrats to all of our members.
- Pre-PA Clinic Guest Speaker Zoom WebinarEvent: Pre-PA Clinic Guest Speaker Zoom Webinar Date: September 12th, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Platform: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83293695750 Meeting ID: 832 9369 5750 AMWA FAU invites you to join us for a special Zoom Webinar featuring guest speakers Katie Bean and Beth Macintire, mentors from @prepaclinic! This event is perfect for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant (PA). Our guest speakers will share valuable insights into the PA career path, the application process, and how to navigate your interview process as a pre-health student. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable advice. They will be open for a Q&A session so have your questions ready!!
- POUT & ABOUT with GLAM at our first GBMPucker up, buttercup! GLAM is back! Create your own lip scrub and lip mask all while learning about the exciting plans we have for you this semester :) Find out how you can be a part of our beautiful community!! September 11th, 6pm FAU Boca Raton Campus Follow our IG here for location updates!
- Trivia NightHow much do you really know about FAU? How much do you know about undergraduate research? Join us and find out! Winner will receive a prize! Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
University Press
- Florida Atlantic receives $2.6 million for Hillel expansionIn 2025, Florida Atlantic University will begin renovating the Hillel building on its Boca Raton campus.
- Football: FAU wins the Shula Bowl 38-20 against long-time rival FIULast night, the Florida Atlantic University Owls (1-2) took home their first win of the season against long-time rivals the Florida International University Panthers (1-2) 38-20. With the win, the Don Shula Bowl trophy stays in Boca Raton, making FAU seven-time back-to-back Shula Bowl champions. Despite the rough first quarter, FAU quarterback Cam Fancher seemed...
- Men’s Basketball: Overview of the 2024-25 non-conference scheduleFlorida Atlantic Owls men’s basketball team released their non-conference schedule via Twitter (X) and Instagram on Tuesday. The program is entering the 2024-2025 season under a brand new coaching staff led by first time NCAA head coach John Jakus. Assistant coach Todd Abernethy is the only staff member who was retained from the Dusty May...
- Defying silence: Nick Pecora represents FAU on USA National Deaf Hockey TeamAs a young boy, Nick Pecora would press his face up against the glass at the rink, eyes wide with wonder as he watched the Atlanta Thrashers glide across the ice. Diagnosed with hearing loss at age three, Pecora, now a player for the USA National Deaf Hockey Team and a mechanical engineering sophomore at...
Staff Announcements
- Rec 101 ToursNew to the Rec or just want to learn more about what it offers? Tour the Recreation and Fitness Center on the Boca Raton campus. Dates and times here.
- Department of Theatre Presents FirebringerThe Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Department of Theatre presents Firebringer, which runs Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, in the Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre. At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many… Read more ›
- New Office Locations for DOS, CAPS and Owls CareYou can now find the Dean of Students Office, Counseling and Psychological Services and OWLS Care Health Promotion in one location above the Food Court on the Breezeway, in the Student Services Suite #8. We are excited to announce… Read more ›
- Dr. Janell Wildgoose-Carroll Joins FNINR Board of DirectorsDr. Janell Wildgoose-Carroll was selected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research™ (FNINR). She is the sole non-nurse ally on the board to increase fundraising and philanthropy. Her two-year term… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED]AT&T users may experience issues accessing Single Sign On and Office 365Microsoft has confirmed an outage which is impacting AT&T users. If connected to AT&T, you may experience issues accessing FAU sites that use Single Sign-On, or any Microsoft Office 365 application. We will post updates as they are available. OIT
- [RESOLVED] – Banner Maintenance – Update 2UPDATE 09/13/2024 1:39AM: All Banner services are now operational. If you experience any issues report them to the OIT Help Desk. UPDATE 09/12/2024 2:12PM: Banner Admin services have been restored, however, currently Banner Self-Service is offline. We will be restarting… Read more ›
- RESOLVED – Banner Services OutageAll services have been restored in production. We are currently experiencing a Banner outage. Services such as Admin, Registration and other Banner services are not operational. We are investigating the issue now, and restoring services as quickly as possible.
- OIT Systems MaintenanceOffice of Information Technology will be performing routine systems maintenance which includes but is not limited to rebooting Windows servers as deemed necessary, installing critical patches and other health checks between 9/10/2024 and 9/13/2024 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM.… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- FAU Marine Science Lab Receives $1.6M from Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
- FAU College of Business to Host Second Annual Golf ClassicFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business will host its second annual Golf Classic to support students through scholarships and resources on Oct. 4 at Broken Sound Club, the event's premier host.
- FAU Programs Among U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Graduate Programs'Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2024-25.
- FPL and FAU Engineering Unveil New AI-Enabled CenterFAU College of Engineering and Computer Science and Florida Power & Light Company officially unveiled the newly established "FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies" (InETech).