News Desk
- FAU Awarded DOE Grant to Test Offshore Ocean Current EnergyFAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
- Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a DecadeUsing a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU's Career Center Unveils 'Industry to Campus Lab'FAU has recently unveiled its Industry to Campus Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the connection between academic programs and the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.
- A.D. Henderson Ranks Among the Best in the State by NicheFlorida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025.
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
- Weekly Radio Show to Feature Brian White, Coaches Worthen and NelsonBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, returns on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 12-1 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill Boca Raton, located at 21212 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, Florida 33433.
- Paradise Pod: Episode 3The latest episode of the Paradise Pod dropped this week, featuring an extended conversation with head women's basketball coach Jennifer Sullivan. The podcast also looks ahead to Saturday's football showdown at UTSA and recaps a busy stretch of fall sports action.
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
- Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a DecadeUsing a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
- New Parasite Revealed Amid Decline of California's Channel Island FoxFAU was part of a collaborative effort that identified the parasite infecting San Miguel Island foxes, one of the world's smallest species, using morphological and molecular methods, and necropsy records.
Student Announcements
- Polling Unpacked: How Polls Work and What They Really ShowKevin Wagner, PhD, offers a comprehensive overview of how polling works and how to interpret data it provides. Lecture is on Monday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium on the Boca Raton Campus. Free for… Read more ›
- 2024 FAU Broward Student Research ShowcaseFlorida Atlantic University Broward Student Research Showcase – Friday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Davie Campus (first floor of the Liberal Arts building). Experience a day filled with engaging student research and creative projects, including… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- AMWA Breast Cancer WalkJoin the Team: FAU AMWA at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer! Join us for a meaningful event as we participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at Sunset Cove Amphitheater at 7:30am . This inspiring gathering is dedicated to raising funds for the American Cancer Society, supporting vital services and lifesaving research. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer. Scan the QR code to join or donate to our team!
- Pumpkin PalozzaPumpkin Palooza is back! Join us for some pumpkin painting and halloween candy. Refreshments will be provided. Hope to see you there!
University Press
- FAU gallery highlights political discourse in ‘Political Circus 2024’ exhibitionFlorida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Center Gallery is currently a vibrant scene of political artifacts and lively visuals, part of an exhibition titled “Political Circus 2024” on the Boca Raton campus from Oct. 5 to Nov. 24. The seven-week-long gallery explores political media and culture through the display of artifacts ranging from 2008 to present-day. It...
- FAU closes university Friday before homecoming game against USFFlorida Atlantic (2-5, 0-3 AAC) is hosting the University of South Florida Bulls (3-4, 1-2 AAC) on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. School officials are anticipating a large crowd to be in attendance at the long-awaited homecoming game, so they are closing the Boca Raton campus at 2 p.m. on game day. On the morning...
Staff Announcements
- Faculty and Staff PortraitsFaculty and staff are encouraged to attend portrait day for a professional headshot. Fall 2024 Portrait Schedule Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 Portrait days are held on the west side of the Administration Building (AD-10) from 9… Read more ›
- Polling Unpacked: How Polls Work and What They Really ShowKevin Wagner, PhD, offers a comprehensive overview of how polling works and how to interpret data it provides. Lecture is on Monday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Osher Lifelong Learning Auditorium on the Boca Raton Campus. Free for… Read more ›
System & Network Status
University Initiatives
- FAU College of Business Hosts Second Annual Golf ClassicFlorida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted its second annual golf classic to support students and program development.
- FAU Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture ClassFAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 14th cohort of its Venture Program.