News Desk
- 'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune DoorbellFAU neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
- Qigong Significantly Decreases Chronic Low Back Pain in U.S. VeteransFAU researchers explored qigong, a Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, and assessed its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain.
Academic & Campus Life
- FAU Cuts Ribbon on Renovated CAPS CenterFAU President joined university staff and students for the Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) Center's official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its recently renovated space
- Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., Named Dean of FAU Schmidt College of MedicineFlorida Atlantic University has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.
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
- Tuesday's Coaches Show will Feature both Head Basketball CoachesBOCA RATON, Fla. – The Florida Atlantic Coaches Show, presented by Duffy's Sports Grill, continues the 2024-25 schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 6-7 p.m. at the Duffy's Sports Grill on St. Andrew's Boulevard in Boca Raton.
- Inside the Owls' Burrow S9, EP21BOCA 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 21 first airs on Thursday, Jan 16, at 6 p.m. It will re-air on Friday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, Jan. 18 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. · First-Year Students: Aug. 15… Read more ›
Research
- 'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune DoorbellFAU neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.
- Qigong Significantly Decreases Chronic Low Back Pain in U.S. VeteransFAU researchers explored qigong, a Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, and assessed its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain.
Student Announcements
- Two of Us on the Run – Theatre LabJ and C are bored small town American teenage girls who go on the run to find the ‘real’ America and themselves. Reduced price tickets for faculty/staff. Get tickets here.
- Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness StudiesThe College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is launching a new center dedicated to advancing research into substance use recovery and promoting community partnerships: The Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness Studies! The Center’s mission is to explore and address the… Read more ›
Owl Central News
- ASA Master Group will be hosting a Welcome-back Coffee Networking Event on January 15th!Dear ASA Member, The FAU School of Accounting ASA Master Group is excited to host the Welcome-back Coffee Networking for the Spring 2025 semester on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The event is exclusive to current Master of Accounting students. While RSVP is not required, please email us (jcatto2021@fau.edu) for detailed venue information. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Best regards, ASA Master Group Team
- RSVP for the MAcc Graduation Banquet Lunch today!Dear ASA member, The FAU School of Accounting and Accounting Student Association (Master Group) are excited to announce the inaugural MAcc Graduation Banquet Lunch on Wed, December 11, 2024 (11:30 am) to celebrate the December 2024 graduates and Summer 2024 graduates. The event is exclusive to Master of Accounting students and graduates. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Wednesday, December 4th, 11:59 p.m., via: jcatto2021@fau.edu Best regards, ASA Team
University Press
- FAU announces finalists for next university president amid second search effortAfter two days of candidate interviews from Jan. 16 to 17, Florida Atlantic University’s Board of Trustees Chair Piero Bussani announced the three finalists in the search for the university’s next president on Jan. 19. The ongoing search for a new permanent president began on July 27, 2024, marking FAU’s Presidential Search Committee’s second attempt...
- Hockey: Owls soar over Florida Southern in two-game seriesFlorida Atlantic University’s Division II hockey club (12-2-1) went 2-0 against the Florida Southern College Mocs (4-9-2) in a two-game series. The first game on Jan. 17 took place at the Panthers Iceden and the Owls won 8-5. On Jan. 18, the matchup went to Boca Ice where FAU won by a substantial score of...
Staff Announcements
- Two of Us on the Run – Theatre LabJ and C are bored small town American teenage girls who go on the run to find the ‘real’ America and themselves. Reduced price tickets for faculty/staff. Get tickets here.
- Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness StudiesThe College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is launching a new center dedicated to advancing research into substance use recovery and promoting community partnerships: The Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness Studies! The Center’s mission is to explore and address the… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- [RESOLVED] Issue with outbound calls on Davie CampusDavie phones are having issues making outbound calls. If there is an emergency please use a cellular device. We are actively working with the service provider to resolve the issue.
- [RESOLVED] – Single Sign-On Interruption – Unsupported RequestUPDATE 01/06/25 10:45AM: Our team identified the issue, and it has been corrected. Maintenance will be done later tonight to ensure this issue does not happen again. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Some users may get the following message when trying to login… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- 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."
- FAU Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative HealthThe grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the FAU Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.