News Desk
- FAU Hosts 'Arreva's Driven by Cause Summit' Philanthropy Summit
- FAU High School Merit Scholars on the RiseThe class of 2026 at FAU High School continues to exemplify outstanding academic achievements, with 23 seniors named as National Merit Scholar semifinalists, and 43 designated as "commended students."
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU High School Merit Scholars on the RiseThe class of 2026 at FAU High School continues to exemplify outstanding academic achievements, with 23 seniors named as National Merit Scholar semifinalists, and 43 designated as "commended students."
- College of Nursing Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce SwillingerFAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger in memory of his wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger.
Arts & Culture
FAU Athletics
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
- Research Characterizes Remarkable Skills of Octopus Arms in the WildThink your multitasking is impressive? A new study reveals that wild octopuses use their arms with incredible complexity. Each of the eight limbs can perform any type of movement, but clear patterns emerged.
- Study: AI Agents Shift How Hotels Build Guest LoyaltyThe rise of artificial intelligence agents will introduce a new layer of complexity in how the hospitality industry navigates customer loyalty, according to four researchers at Florida Atlantic University.
Student Announcements
- CMBB Lecture Series: Going Public – A Neuroscientist’s Journey Beyond the MicroscopeJoin Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., assistant director, Florida Atlantic Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, on Monday, Sept. 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at RF-119, Research Facility, Jupiter Campus or via Zoom. Zoom link here.
- CMBB Lecture Series: Folding, Finding and Targeting RNA StructureJoin Walter Moss, associate professor, from Iowa State University on Monday, Sept. 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at RF-119, Research Facility, Jupiter Campus. Zoom link here.
Owl Central News
University Press
- 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 Lady 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...
Staff Announcements
- CMBB Lecture Series: Going Public – A Neuroscientist’s Journey Beyond the MicroscopeJoin Nicole Baganz, Ph.D., assistant director, Florida Atlantic Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, on Monday, Sept. 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at RF-119, Research Facility, Jupiter Campus or via Zoom. Zoom link here.
- CMBB Lecture Series: Folding, Finding and Targeting RNA StructureJoin Walter Moss, associate professor, from Iowa State University on Monday, Sept. 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at RF-119, Research Facility, Jupiter Campus. Zoom link here.
System & Network Status
- [Resolved] Issues with DUO multi-factor authenticationWe have identified a problem with the multi-factor authentication application when signing into FAU resources. We are working to resolve the issue.
- [RESOLVED]Cisco Finesse Call Centers UnavailableCisco Finesse call centers are currently unavailable. Users are unable to sign-in to the system. We are investigating and will post an update as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. OIT
University Initiatives
- FAU Provost Russell Ivy, Ph.D., Earns National APLU AwardFAU's Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Russell Ivy, Ph.D., is the winner of the 2025 Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award.
- FAU Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean EconomyHoused at FAU, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.