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.
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).
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."
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.
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.
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 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
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...
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 ›
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
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."