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FAU researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.

After over a decade of dedicated service, John Kelly, Ph.D., announced his retirement from FAU. Having served as FAU's president during a transformational eight-year tenure, his last day will be June 30.

The grant awarded to FAU Harbor Branch supports the expansion of its queen conch aquaculture lab and is part of a global philanthropic effort to tackle urgent challenges through the power of food.

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.

After over a decade of dedicated service, John Kelly, Ph.D., announced his retirement from FAU. Having served as FAU's president during a transformational eight-year tenure, his last day will be June 30.

A team of three graduate students from Florida Atlantic University's College of Business won the second annual Supply Chain Case Competition for their theoretical applications to a current business problem

Allan Barsky, Ph.D., an FAU professor of social work, has received the Significant Lifetime Achievement in Social Work Education Award from the CSWE.

Palm Health Foundation has pledged $500,000 toward the launch of the Center for the Resilient Mind at Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI).

Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute will host a day of the 2025 International Ocean Film Festival Florida tour on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m.

FAU 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.

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."

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

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 ›

To 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 ›

FAU researchers are pioneering a new approach to treating glioblastoma - a highly aggressive brain cancer with one of the highest mortality rates - by targeting the gene MBLAC1 for the first time.

The grant awarded to FAU Harbor Branch supports the expansion of its queen conch aquaculture lab and is part of a global philanthropic effort to tackle urgent challenges through the power of food.

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will develop a targeted approach to eliminate the guesswork in medication management to reduce the risk of adverse drug events - particularly dangerous falls.

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in young adults. For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the crisis is worse. New research urges prevention, screening and intervention reforms.

iLead is a catalyst for students to become change agents by enhancing their self-awareness, developing skills in others, and recognizing their purpose within the community. iLead Student Leadership Conference: Launching Leaders is where students from the Florida Atlantic command center… Read more ›

As part of a university-wide effort to join the City of Boca Raton in celebrating its Centennial Anniversary, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will host Dr. Sandra Norman on Thursday, July 10, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., for a special presentation: From WWII… Read more ›

The Florida Atlantic Libraries are updating how users access online books, journals, and databases. The transition from EZproxy to OpenAthens will be completed by September 30, 2025, and should not affect access for most users.  If you have any questions… Read more ›

This series will feature five 10-minute plays written and performed by FAU students and recorded in front of a live audience. Each play will feature a fun soundscape ready to immerse audiences into an aural theatrical experience.July 24 – 27FreeBrandstar… Read more ›

Are you interested in living in the only scholarship house on campus? Apply for the Business & Professional Women's Scholarship House today! The BPWSH is a cooperative living/learning facility where 17 women share leadership experience and develop life skills and community responsibilities. Applications are submitted on a rolling basis.  Link to Apply: https://fau.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/123028

Join 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. 

Learn 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

Students will craft beautiful flowers using pipe cleaners and learn about exciting opportunities in undergraduate research. Refreshments will be provided!

From Boca Raton to the big leagues, the Florida Atlantic men’s basketball program made history with not one, not two, but three players earning spots in the 2025 NBA Draft class.  Former FAU stars Johnell Davis, Alijah Martin, and Vladislav Goldin either heard their names called or signed with NBA teams on Wednesday, June 25,...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that six state public university systems, including Florida, will launch a new accrediting body called the Commission for Public Higher Education to end “woke accreditation cartels” that certify educational institutions.  DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus. In addition to Florida,...

Florida Atlantic University hosted the Florida State University System Board of Governors meeting on June 18. A protest by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University supporters turned the meeting into a public outcry over Marva Johnson’s presidential confirmation.

Dozens of protesters descended on Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus Wednesday to express their distaste over the confirmation of a president at a campus more than 400 miles away. Some Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University community members are unhappy with Marva Johnson, who the Florida State University System Board of Governors confirmed at the...

iLead is a catalyst for students to become change agents by enhancing their self-awareness, developing skills in others, and recognizing their purpose within the community. iLead Student Leadership Conference: Launching Leaders is where students from the Florida Atlantic command center… Read more ›

As part of a university-wide effort to join the City of Boca Raton in celebrating its Centennial Anniversary, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will host Dr. Sandra Norman on Thursday, July 10, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., for a special presentation: From WWII… Read more ›

The Florida Atlantic Libraries are updating how users access online books, journals, and databases. The transition from EZproxy to OpenAthens will be completed by September 30, 2025, and should not affect access for most users.  If you have any questions… Read more ›

This series will feature five 10-minute plays written and performed by FAU students and recorded in front of a live audience. Each play will feature a fun soundscape ready to immerse audiences into an aural theatrical experience.July 24 – 27FreeBrandstar… Read more ›

Update: Virtual Apps is now available again. We are currently experiencing an issue with FAU Virtual Apps. OIT is working closely with the vendor to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

OnBase is now available. We will continue to monitor the environment to make sure no additional issues arise. Thank you for your patience.

Users may experience a temporary disruption with their office phones. We apologize for any inconvenience. OIT

Update 2: OnBase continues to be unavailable but we are making progress and anticipate it to be ready by or before 10am. We will provide another update by 10am. ———– Update 1: OnBase is still unavailable but we are making… Read more ›

Florida Atlantic University's Executive Education is ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida for the third year in a row for exceptional program offerings, according to The Financial Times.

The Runway at Florida Atlantic recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 15th cohort of its Venture Program.

Florida Atlantic University's recent Innovation Awards awarded more than $55,000 in prizes across four innovation and entrepreneurship competitions.

A mechanical engineering student has won the 17th annual Business Pitch Competition at Florida Atlantic University for his artificial intelligence system on fire codes.