News Desk
- FAU Career Center Developing a Statewide Pipeline of TalentThe FAU Career Center is helping employers develop a strong talent pipeline by connecting students and recent graduates with leading organizations through expanding partnerships.
- 'Flex Appeal:' Balancing Armor and Efficiency in Sea Turtle ShellsUsing biomechanics, FAU researchers have uncovered the "trade-off" between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells, and how this balance has allowed them to survive in the ocean for millions of years.
- FAU Ranks Among 2025 Best Graduate Schools in U.S. NewsFlorida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
- FAU College of Business, PBC Food Bank Combat Food InsecurityFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted a meal packing event to combat food insecurity across South Florida with the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB).
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Ranks Among 2025 Best Graduate Schools in U.S. NewsFlorida Atlantic University has been ranked among the 2025 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
- FAU College of Business, PBC Food Bank Combat Food InsecurityFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted a meal packing event to combat food insecurity across South Florida with the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB).
- FAU Celebrates the Thrill of Match Day with Soon-to-be-PhysiciansFlorida Atlantic's fourth-year medical students opened their sealed envelopes promptly at noon to learn where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.
- FAU College of Business Honors Eric Shaw with Marketing Office SuiteFlorida Atlantic University's COB recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official naming of the marketing department office in honor of emeritus professor Eric Shaw, Ph.D.
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
- Hometown Team Tour Dates Set for Late AprilBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics has announced the dates for its yearly Hometown Team Tour. The three events set for later this month in Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach and North Palm Beach will feature Q&As with Owl head coaches, giveaways, prizes, merchandise and much more.
- Hometown Teams Weekend, Join the FunBOCA RATON, Fla. – Paradise is never more fun than in the spring, and it just got a whole lot better thanks to a jam-packed Florida Atlantic sports-filled weekend – Hometown Teams Weekend.
- Coaches Radio Show Tuesday at Duffy'sBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, will have its final airing of the 2024-25 season on Tuesday, April 8, from 6-7 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP26BOCA RATON, Fla. - Florida Atlantic's Inside the Owls' Burrow is in its ninth season. The show originates on FanDuel Sports Network Florida (formerly Bally Sports Florida) and can also be viewed on fausports.com and YouTube. Episode 26 first airs on Thursday, March 27, at 8 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, March 28 at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 29 at 11:30 a.m.
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. ยท First-Year Students: Aug. 15… Read more ›
Research
- 'Flex Appeal:' Balancing Armor and Efficiency in Sea Turtle ShellsUsing biomechanics, FAU researchers have uncovered the "trade-off" between armor and efficiency in sea turtle shells, and how this balance has allowed them to survive in the ocean for millions of years.
- How Florida's Guardian ad Litems Build Trust with Youth in Foster CareResearchers surveyed 555 Guardian ad Litems in Florida to explore how they engage with youth in foster care, the dynamics of these relationships, and the role of training in building and maintaining them.
- New Screener Assesses Bank Resilience Amid CRE ConcernsAs the U.S. banking industry faces pressure from unrealized losses on securities and exposures to commercial real estate, a "stress test" from a FAU finance professor reveals another vulnerability.
- Experts Challenge Aspirin Guidelines Based on Flawed Trial RelianceExperts argue that the flawed results of the ASPREE trial unduly influenced aspirin restrictions, highlighting the need for rigorous statistical principles in trial design to avoid misleading conclusions.
Student Announcements
- Intellectual Freedom SurveyWe encourage all students, faculty, and staff to complete the Intellectual Freedom Survey emailed to the university community on March 17. The survey will measure the extent to which competing ideas and perspectives are presented within the university community and… Read more ›
- Florida Atlantic Meet & Greet with CARD & University Galleries at the BreezewayCome join Florida Atlantic for a special Meet and Greet with CARD and University Galleries in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month this April! Visit us at the Florida Atlantic Breezeway to participate in a craft-making session or take home a… Read more ›
- Owl Innovator Workshop: Licensing for Faculty StartupsDiscuss the process of licensing an innovation to your startup company at noon on Thursday, April 17. Register for this event on Zoom
- 2025 Summer Parking Closures NotificationConstruction will occur on Parking Garage 3, and Parking Lots 22 and 23, throughout the upcoming summer. Parking Garage 3 will be closed beginning Thursday, May 1, and is expected to re-open by Saturday, Aug. 16. Parking Lot 22 will… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Visual Story tellers club meetingJoin us every Friday at 3pm in room 337 of the Arts and letters building for our weekly Visual Storytellers meeting. At the moment our team is working on a visual novel titled " Can I find a girl who isn't a bug monster in a world invaded by praying mantis shapeshifters". We welcome all 2D artists, 3D artists, SFX, environment artists, script writers, or any other talent you have that may help.
- Meeting of the MindsLearn more about some of the research going on in the College of Engineering and Computer Science! Students will have the opportunity to ask the professors questions about their academic journeys and the incredible research they've conducted Refreshments will be provided while supplies last
- Flower FestStudents will craft beautiful flowers using pipe cleaners and learn about exciting opportunities in undergraduate research. Refreshments will be provided!
- ASA Master Group will be hosting a Welcome-back Coffee Networking Event on January 15th!Dear ASA Member, The FAU School of Accounting ASA Master Group is excited to host the Welcome-back Coffee Networking for the Spring 2025 semester on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The event is exclusive to current Master of Accounting students. While RSVP is not required, please email us (jcatto2021@fau.edu) for detailed venue information. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Best regards, ASA Master Group Team
University Press
- FAU star Tre Carroll enters the transfer portalFlorida Atlantic forward Tre Carroll announced via Instagram that he has officially entered the transfer portal. Along with players like guard Kaleb Glenn and center Matas Vokietaitis, Carroll becomes the fifth Owl to enter their name into the portal this season. Carroll, a six-foot-seven power forward from Port Charlotte, Fla. has spent four years with...
- From friends to musical collaborators: FAU freshmen Jacob Head and Owen Hill perform on campusProving that music bonds people, Jacob Head and Owen Hill have formed a friendship over jamming out together on the Boca Raton campus. The Florida Atlantic University freshman student-musicians use their passions for music not only for their own fulfillment but also for the community by playing their guitar and viola around FAU’s Boca Raton...
- Work in progress: Opening of new full-service Dunkin’ at FAU delayedAfter months of construction delays, Florida Atlantic University will open a new Dunkin’ on the Boca Raton campus located off the Breezeway and east of the S. E. Wimberly Library this upcoming fall semester. Students are eager for the arrival of this new Dunkin’ location that will have a full-service experience and menu; the current location in the...
- FAU’s Gymnastics Club rises to success, prepares for nationalsFlorida Atlantic University’s Gymnastics club was formed to bring student gymnasts together, whether it is their first time or they are veteran gymnasts. The team practices at NTS Gymnastics in Boynton Beach every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. As they voyage...
Staff Announcements
- Intellectual Freedom SurveyWe encourage all students, faculty, and staff to complete the Intellectual Freedom Survey emailed to the university community on March 17. The survey will measure the extent to which competing ideas and perspectives are presented within the university community and… Read more ›
- Florida Atlantic Meet & Greet with CARD & University Galleries at the BreezewayCome join Florida Atlantic for a special Meet and Greet with CARD and University Galleries in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month this April! Visit us at the Florida Atlantic Breezeway to participate in a craft-making session or take home a… Read more ›
- Owl Innovator Workshop: Licensing for Faculty StartupsDiscuss the process of licensing an innovation to your startup company at noon on Thursday, April 17. Register for this event on Zoom
- 2025 Summer Parking Closures NotificationConstruction will occur on Parking Garage 3, and Parking Lots 22 and 23, throughout the upcoming summer. Parking Garage 3 will be closed beginning Thursday, May 1, and is expected to re-open by Saturday, Aug. 16. Parking Lot 22 will… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- Some users may be unable to access Outlook on the webMicrosoft has reported they are currently investigating an issue with Exchange Online. Users may encounter a “Something went wrong” error when accessing Outlook on the web, or the New Outlook app. We are monitoring the Microsoft status and will update… Read more ›
- [RESOLVED]Workday is currently unavailableWorkday is currently experiencing a service interruption. We are monitoring and will update once we have more information. OIT
- [RESOLVED]Intermittent login issues accessing BannerSome users may experience an error when trying to access Banner Self-service, Admin, or any other Banner services. We are investigating and will update as soon as possible. OIT
- Outlook/email issues on iOSUsers may be unable to access their email using the native mail app on iOS devices. You may get prompted to login. Microsoft has posted the following status at https://portal.office.com/servicestatus We will update as more information is available.
University Initiatives
- FAU Career Center Developing a Statewide Pipeline of TalentThe FAU Career Center is helping employers develop a strong talent pipeline by connecting students and recent graduates with leading organizations through expanding partnerships.
- Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at FAU's CrocTankAn entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."
- FAU Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative HealthThe grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the FAU Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
- FAU Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind CompetitionThe judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.