- FAU receives R1 status after five yearsFlorida Atlantic University has joined the elite group of 187 universities nationwide that hold the highest research classification. The university’s new R1 status, awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, places the university as the sixth school in the Florida State System to reach this level, according to a Feb. 13 email...
- Ceramic bowls of hope: The annual Empty Bowls event at FAU helps fight hungerA handmade ceramic bowl filled with hearty, flavorful soup is more than just a meal; it’s a donation that brings a spoonful of hope to someone in need. On Wednesday, the Ceramics Guild of Florida Atlantic University, a student-run art organization, hosted their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser to help fight hunger in South Florida. In...
- FAU will evict burrowing owls from campus habitats for housing constructionThe state of Florida has permitted university staff to “harass” burrowing owls in an attempt to clear out the land needed for the construction of a new dorm. Harassing is intentionally chasing away an animal from their natural habitat. Florida Atlantic University staff plans to welcome students to a new dorm in fall 2026. In...
- Football: Zach Kittley announces his official on-field coaching staff for the upcoming seasonFlorida Atlantic University’s football announced on their Instagram on Monday night that FAU football head coach Zach Kittley has picked his coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. “I am thrilled to welcome Antonio and Brandon to the FAU family,” said Kittley in a press release on Monday. “Antonio was born and raised in Boca Raton...
- FAU receives a $21 million Promise Neighborhoods GrantEditor’s note: Stacy Volnick’s name and information regarding FAU receiving the grant from the U.S. Department of Education was corrected on Feb. 13. The grant was originally awarded to Broward College. On Jan. 23, Broward College chose to donate $21 million to FAU from a $30 million grant gifted to them from the U.S. Dept....
- Men’s Basketball: Owls extend their win streak to four, dropping 87-75 over CharlotteThe second annual Sandstorm game commenced on Feb. 10 at 9 p.m. Florida Atlantic University’s men’s basketball team (14-10, 7-4 AAC) met up with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers (9-16, 2-10AAC). The Owls 87-75 domination marked their fourth consecutive win and pushed them to fourth in the American Athletic Conference. “I’m thrilled...
- BOT names Adam Hasner as the university’s next presidentOn Monday, the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Adam Hasner as the eighth president of the university. Hasner is a former Republican member of the state’s House of Representatives and the current executive vice president for public policy at The GEO Group, a for-profit prison corporation with longstanding ties to...
- Softball: Owls ranked No. 19 in Softball America pollOn Feb. 10, the Florida Atlantic University’s softball team (6-0) received a ranking of No. 19 in the Softball America poll. The ranking is coming after the Owls 6-0 run in the third annual Paradise Classic. This is the first time since 2016 that FAU has started out their season with that record. “This weekend...
- Letter to the Editor: Overweight student struggles to get proper seating accommodationsI feel restored knowing that Florida Atlantic University cares about all its students. There was a short time when I fell through the cracks in the system. I needed help from the university and thought that no one was listening. However, after many emails and phone calls, I was indeed heard, and my problem was...
- Softball: The Owls take home two more wins at the Paradise ClassicFlorida Atlantic (3-0) softball took home two more wins on day two of the third-annual Paradise Classic. The Owls took down the No. 25 Clemson University Tigers (1-2), 6-2 and the Georgia State Panthers (0-1), 5-1. After kicking off the tournament with three wins over three Power 5 schools versus the University of Mississippi Ole...
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