News Desk
- FAU Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished AlumniFlorida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
- FAU Announces Winners of 2024 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College
- Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health CareCross Country Healthcare and FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have launched the fourth annual Future of Nursing Survey that reveals nursing perspectives on AI and compassionate care.
- FAU Showcases Entrepreneurship, Innovation at eMerge AmericasThree colleges within Florida Atlantic University attended eMerge Americas in Miami Beach recently to showcase student innovation and commitment to entrepreneurship in the South Florida tech industry
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished AlumniFlorida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.
- FAU Showcases Entrepreneurship, Innovation at eMerge AmericasThree colleges within Florida Atlantic University attended eMerge Americas in Miami Beach recently to showcase student innovation and commitment to entrepreneurship in the South Florida tech industry
- Three FAU Students Recognized as 2024 Goldwater ScholarsA trio of Florida Atlantic University students has been named as 2024 Goldwater Scholars, the third consecutive year FAU students have earned this honor.
- FAU Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite ProgramThe College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.
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
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S8, EP23BOCA 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, April 18th and Saturday, April 20th, both at 11:30 a.m.
- Student-Athletes Honored at 2024 OwlspysBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics hosted the 10th annual Owlspys, an award ceremony planned and presented by the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), on Monday evening.
- Tim Pernetti Named AAC CommissionerIRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference Board of Directors today announced that Tim Pernetti has been named the second commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. His tenure will begin in June. He succeeds Mike Aresco, who has served as commissioner of the American Athletic Conference since the reconstitution of the conference in 2013.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow, S8, EP22BOCA 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, April 4th at 11:30 a.m. There will be two additional airings on Friday, April 5th at 11 a.m. followed by one on Saturday, April 6th at 11:30 a.m. Inside the Owls' Burrow will re-air at the same times the following week.
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 Announces Winners of 2024 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College
- Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health CareCross Country Healthcare and FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have launched the fourth annual Future of Nursing Survey that reveals nursing perspectives on AI and compassionate care.
- FAU Awarded Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military AdolescentsFAU nursing researchers will investigate pet dog ownership on adolescent resilience and well-being to counter the effects of military-specific stressors and promote positive outcomes.
- FAU Researcher Earns Top Award for Marine Natural ProductsAmy Wright, Ph.D., research professor at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, received the Paul J. Scheuer Award in Marine Natural Products, considered the foremost accolade in the field.
Student Announcements
- Quarantined Messages Feature in Florida Atlantic MailUsers now receive a notification listing messages the FAU mail system has quarantined because there is strong reason to believe are spam or phishing. Options are also provided for releasing or requesting the release of legitimate messages if you want… Read more ›
- White Holes: A free public lecture and book signing by Prof. Carlo RovelliA rare opportunity to hear from renowned physicist, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Loop Quantum Gravity, Professor Carlo Rovelli. Professor Rovelli guides us in exploring the exotic nature of black holes, their fate and the science behind… Read more ›
- Parking Lots 16 and 18 Closed April 29 – August 16Construction impacting parking lots 16 and 18 is scheduled to start Monday, April 29 and tentatively will be completed Friday, August 16, 2024. Both lots will be completely closed during construction. Lots 16 and 18 most directly serve the Student Support… Read more ›
- Free Wellness Sessions at College of NursingDid you know that the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Initiative for Intentional Health is offering FREE weekly wellness sessions on many Healing Modalities and Mindfulness Tools to Florida Atlantic’s faculty, staff & students? The sessions cover a variety… 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
- Weekly Music Spotlight: “The Tortured Poets Department” by Taylor SwiftOn April 19, Taylor Swift released her long-awaited 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” with 300 million streams in its first day, making Spotify history. The album serves as a sentiment of her perspective on the fame she has accumulated over the years, revealing that through all of the speculation about her personal life,...
- From tragedy to triumph: The story of Raymond Adderly, incoming FAU Boca Raton campus governorFrom witnessing his father’s murder to becoming the youngest candidate to ever pursue office in the Broward County School Board, Raymond Adderly, FAU theater sophomore and incoming FAU campus governor, advocates for youth in politics, encouraging aspiring leaders. Adderly’s journey into the realm of politics was catalyzed by the loss of his father to gun...
- Men’s Basketball: Head coach John Jakus announces his new staffThree weeks after Florida Atlantic University hired men’s basketball head coach John Jakus, a source has revealed to the Field of 68 of four members he’s bringing to the staff. FAU’s assistant coach, Todd Abernethy, was retained. The three new faces are Jordan Fee, Isaiah Austin and Demond Parker. Last Thursday, FAU confirmed these four hires on their website. Austin,...
- Gallery: 2024 Sunshine State Classic Step Show
Staff Announcements
- Quarantined Messages Feature in Florida Atlantic MailUsers now receive a notification listing messages the FAU mail system has quarantined because there is strong reason to believe are spam or phishing. Options are also provided for releasing or requesting the release of legitimate messages if you want… Read more ›
- International Travel RegistrationA reminder that international travel registration is required for all FAU personnel who are planning future travel. This included those who are recipients of grants or scholarships. If you represent FAU abroad at any capacity, you have to register via… Read more ›
- White Holes: A free public lecture and book signing by Prof. Carlo RovelliA rare opportunity to hear from renowned physicist, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Loop Quantum Gravity, Professor Carlo Rovelli. Professor Rovelli guides us in exploring the exotic nature of black holes, their fate and the science behind… Read more ›
- Parking Lots 16 and 18 Closed April 29 – August 16Construction impacting parking lots 16 and 18 is scheduled to start Monday, April 29 and tentatively will be completed Friday, August 16, 2024. Both lots will be completely closed during construction. Lots 16 and 18 most directly serve the Student Support… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [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 ›
- Zoom -> Mediasite Imports offlineCurrently Zoom recordings designated for import to Mediasite are not being imported. OIT is aware and is investigating the problem with the vendor. Recordings can still be uploaded manually in the web interface.
- OIT Systems Maintenance, Thurs. April 18 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AMOffice 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 on Thursday, 04/18/2024 from 12:01 AM to 7:00 AM during… Read more ›
- Health Virtual Desktop InfrastructureResearch Computing’s last-generation Virtual desktop Infrastructure (vhealth.fau.edu) is currently offline. We have identified the problem and are working to resolve it. Our new generation VDI is currently online and working as expected.
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.