News Desk
- FAU/Baptist Health AI Spine Model Could Transform Back Pain TreatmentLower back pain is a leading cause of disability. To address this, researchers created a groundbreaking AI system that automates personalized lumbar spine modeling for more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Researchers Show How Healthy Habits Can Improve Cognitive DeclineFAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say cognitive decline is not inevitable with age and that up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors like poor diet, inactivity and isolation.
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. · First-Year Students: Aug. 15… Read more ›
Research
- Researchers Show How Healthy Habits Can Improve Cognitive DeclineFAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers say cognitive decline is not inevitable with age and that up to 45% of dementia risk is linked to modifiable factors like poor diet, inactivity and isolation.
- 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.
Student Announcements
- Art of Science Photography and Video ContestIt’s time to enter your original images and footage of the beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. The first 100 qualifying entries will receive an exclusive Art of Science item. Don’t wait, submit now.
- Revisioning Utopia: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsJoin Clara Mancini, Ph.D., professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI), The Open University, UK, for a discussion on how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, design solutions that benefit animals, and more. The event is slated for 11 a.m. on Sept.… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- Anti Hazing Event informationThe Anti Hazing event organization will be on September 25th on Thursday at 6-7pm at the Student Union, Barry Kaye Auditorium. Officers are encouraged to come, other club members are as well too! as your president, I will be there! see ya then! as well, please look out for when the first unofficial screening is for Moonlight. I will send an old school email shortly, Monday after 5pm President, Owl Film Club
- September 2025 Newsletterhttps://mailchi.mp/44e5682b9c73/october-newsletter-amwa-fau-12750282
University Press
- Boca House of Representatives fails to meet required transparency standardsAfter two semesters of missing records, Florida Atlantic University’s Boca House of Representatives leadership uploaded its meeting minutes on Sept. 8, only after repeated inquiries from the University Press. The House’s meeting agendas, however, remain missing. The House’s failure to upload agendas and minutes for fall 2024 and spring 2025 violated both the FAU Student...
- FAU professor claims First Amendment rights violated over social media leaveA university official emailed FAU English professor Kate Polak on Monday notifying her that she had been placed on paid administrative leave while the school investigates her social media activity. Polak said she remains confused by the administration’s reasoning for the suspension, adding that she made multiple attempts to get answers from officials but received none. The...
Staff Announcements
- Revisioning Utopia: Why We Need to Design Technology for and with AnimalsJoin Clara Mancini, Ph.D., professor of Animal-Computer Interaction (ACI), The Open University, UK, for a discussion on how ACI could provide ethical and methodological frameworks, design solutions that benefit animals, and more. The event is slated for 11 a.m. on Sept.… Read more ›
- Heebie Jeebies: Tales from the Midnight CampfireDescription Florida Atlantic’s Theatre Lab presents this world premiere play from Sept. 20 through Oct. 12 at Parliament Hall. Faculty/staff ticket prices are available.Charlie HATES summer camp! After plotting her escape and sneaking out of her assigned cabin one night,… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- Issue signing into Office Apps on Windows ComputersWe have identified an issue with Duo Authentication when signing into Office Apps on Windows computers. After Duo, the application just hangs and you are unable to activate Office. We are currently investigating. OIT
- Microsoft Entra MFA / Microsoft Authenticator replacing DuoStarting Today, September 16th, Florida Atlantic University will begin transitioning Employees from DUO to Microsoft Entra MFA for secure login to Microsoft applications. What’s Happening: Employees will begin seeing a 4P prompt to setup the Microsoft Authenticator when signing into FAU… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- FAU Career Center Awarded 2025 'Best of Florida'Florida Atlantic University's Career Center has been named 2025 "Best of Florida" for College & Career Planning Services, as part of The Guide to Florida's annual reader awards.
- 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.