- FAU professor claims First Amendment rights violated over social media leaveA university official emailed FAU English professor Kate Polak on Monday notifying her that she had been placed on paid administrative leave while the school investigates her social media activity. Polak said she remains confused by the administration’s reasoning for the suspension, adding that she made multiple attempts to get answers from officials but received none. The...
- Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis visits FAU for Constitution Day eventOn Monday, Florida Atlantic University hosted its 13th annual Constitution Day event, which is a federally recognized observance that commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and promotes civic education, hosted by Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis. The discussion, moderated by Florida Atlantic President Adam Hasner, explored a number of topics, from...
- FAU Hockey: Overview of the Division III team’s upcoming seasonFlorida Atlantic club hockey is dual-registered to play in the American College Hockey Association as members of the College Hockey South Conference and the North American College Hockey League this season. In June 2025, the College Hockey Federation, which operated American Athletic Union College Hockey, announced it would end its partnership. CHF has since affiliated...
- FAU investigates professor Karen Leader over comments on the late Charlie KirkEditor’s note: A Sept. 15 statement from FAU College Democrats has been added. FAU placed a tenured faculty member on administrative leave pending an investigation after allegedly making comments about the shooting of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. University President Adam Hasner announced...
- Football: FIU snaps Florida Atlantic’s seven-game Shula Bowl winning streak, 38-28Florida Atlantic football (1-2) fell to Florida International (2-1) in the 23rd-annual Shula Bowl game for the first time since 2016 on FIU’s home field, 38-28. This victory gave FIU its fifth Shula Bowl victory in program history. The “Shula Bowl” rivalry runs deep with its history dating back to 2002, when former head coaches...
- Eight Owls honored in FAU’s 2025 Hall of Fame list of inducteesOn Sept. 11, FAU Athletics announced the 2025 Hall of Fame class. The list includes Trey Hendrickson, Harrison Bryant, Greg Gantt, Erica Brok, Karen Gray, Capri Grotowski, Mike McKenna, and D’Joun Smith. Hendrickson played for the Owls football program from 2013 to 2016. He played 48 games at defensive end, totaling 131 tackles (56 of...
- University Press staff predict an 8th straight win for FAU’s football team vs. FIUFlorida Atlantic football (1-1) is back on the road at Pitbull Stadium, where they will face the FIU Panthers in Week 3 on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. It’s “Shula Bowl” time, and the Owls are seeking their 8th straight win over the Panthers this Saturday. FAU responded after Week 1 with a 56-14 victory...
- Turning Point USA at FAU holds candlelight vigil to honor the legacy of Charlie KirkTurning Point USA at FAU, a nonprofit student organization, held a memorial service on Thursday to honor the organization’s co-founder, Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. The event at Utah Valley University was only Kirk’s first stop on “The American Comeback Tour,” which was planned to pay visits...
- Women’s Basketball: An overview of the Owls’ 2025-26 non-conference scheduleThe 2025-26 women’s basketball non-conference schedule was announced on Tuesday, being the first season under new head coach LeAnn Freeland. The Owls will play against some notable schools, including the Florida Gators and the Miami Hurricanes. The Owls finished 11-21 last season, 3-15 in conference play, and lost in the opening round of the American...
- FAU’s Catholic Owls and Hillel unite to host collaborative dinnerEditor’s Note: A correction to the title of Jordann Ondo was made on Sept. 12. Two religious organizations at Florida Atlantic University, Catholic Owls and Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, representing Catholic and Jewish students, held a collaborative dinner on Wednesday night. The event was meant to strengthen and build relationships with each other,...
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