News Desk
- FAU Named an Opportunity University by the Carnegie ClassificationsFAU has been designated as an "Opportunity College and University" by the Carnegie Classifications, recognized as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success.
- FAU Engineering Lands U.S. DOD Grant for Testing Connected AI AutonomyThe Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence will develop a platform for testing connected AI autonomy, placing FAU as a national leader in next-gen networked AI autonomous systems research.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Hosts 56th Annual Honors ConvocationFlorida Atlantic University President Adam Hasner and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the 56th annual Honors Convocation.
- WHC Student Honored by Forum Club of the Palm BeachesEllie Pfahler, a student at Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, is the inaugural recipient of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches' Student Civic Engagement Award.
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
- Get Your Free Hometown Team SignsBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics wants help you show your "Hometown Team" pride by giving you a yard or window sign to display.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP28BOCA 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 28 first airs on Thursday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 26 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
- FAU Engineering Lands U.S. DOD Grant for Testing Connected AI AutonomyThe Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence will develop a platform for testing connected AI autonomy, placing FAU as a national leader in next-gen networked AI autonomous systems research.
- FAU Student Places Second at 3MT® CompetitionFlorida Atlantic University's Omair Faqah, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, recently took second place in the statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
Student Announcements
- Bookmark Research DailyYour source for Florida Atlantic’s latest research-related stories here.
- The Last HootJoin us for The Last Hoot, the ultimate end-of-semester celebration on April 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Housing Lawn! Ferris Wheel thrills Surf Simulator vibes DJ spinning all the hits Food, fun, and endless memories and SO… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Apply for the BPW Scholarship House Today!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
- 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.
University Press
- Hooked and stolen: How rebounding shark populations are changing Florida’s fishingIn the turquoise waters off Florida’s East coast, Captain Douglas Covin cuts his boat engine and waits. Within minutes, they arrive – six 300-pound bull sharks circling expectantly. The moment a sailfish takes his line and before he can even begin to reel it in, the sharks strike, leaving him with only half a fish...
- More than just trees: Explore FAU’s Robert J. Huckshorn ArboretumFrom birds to butterflies, the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum on Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur campus in Jupiter may seem like a sea of trees, but in reality, it is home to a near-endless list of wildlife. Walking through the Arboretum, one can discover the flourishing plant life of the urban forest, unique ecosystems...
Staff Announcements
- Bookmark Research DailyYour source for Florida Atlantic’s latest research-related stories here.
- The Last HootJoin us for The Last Hoot, the ultimate end-of-semester celebration on April 21 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Housing Lawn! Ferris Wheel thrills Surf Simulator vibes DJ spinning all the hits Food, fun, and endless memories and SO… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Partial wireless outage on the Boca campus, General Classroom SouthUpdate (1:55pm): Wireless services have been restored and the OIT team is continuing to monitor the situation. ——— We are experiencing a partial WiFi outage in this building and are working to resolve the issue.
- Banner MaintenanceOIT will be performing Banner Maintenance tomorrow from 12:00 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday 22nd, April. Banner will not be available during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Office of Information TechnologyFlorida Atlantic University
University Initiatives
- FAU Named an Opportunity University by the Carnegie ClassificationsFAU has been designated as an "Opportunity College and University" by the Carnegie Classifications, recognized as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success.
- FAU's Kim Dunn Named Chair of Advisory Council of Faculty SenatesKim Dunn, Ph.D., has been elected as chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates on the Florida State University System's Board of Governors.