News Desk
- 'Wood You Believe It?' FAU Engineers Fortify Wood with Nano-IronWith more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a research breakthrough using nano-iron could pave the way for eco-friendly alternatives in construction materials, furniture and more.
- 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.
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
- Hometown Team Tour Second Stop at Johnnie Brown's on MondayBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics will make its second stop of the 2025 Hometown Team Tour on Monday, April 28 at Johnnie Brown's. Tour dates includes stops in Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach and North Palm Beach and will feature Q&As with Owl head coaches, giveaways, prizes, merchandise and much more.
- 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.
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
- 'Wood You Believe It?' FAU Engineers Fortify Wood with Nano-IronWith more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a research breakthrough using nano-iron could pave the way for eco-friendly alternatives in construction materials, furniture and more.
- 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.
Student Announcements
- Summer Parking ePermit AvailabilityWelcome to the Summer 2025 Semester! Summer 2025 parking ePermits for students will be available starting May 7. Click here and follow the prompts to register. License plate numbers serve as the vehicle identifier (license plates do not have the… Read more ›
- Neil Simon’s “Rumors”Neil Simon’s Rumors is a fast-paced comedy set in 1988 that revolves around four couples who gather for the 10th wedding anniversary at the affluent home of Deputy Mayor of New York, Charley Brock, and his wife, Myra. The misadventures begin with Charley… 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
- Trump administration reverses student visa revocations, including six FAU studentsIn recent weeks, the Trump administration revoked the visas of six Florida Atlantic University students, prompting concerns about their legal immigration status and potential deportation. However, FAU spokesperson Joshua Glanzer said all visa revocations have since been reversed. “We don’t have any information on why. That lies with the federal government,” Glanzer wrote in an...
- From notetaking to dodging critters: The co-existence of students and wildlife at Florida AtlanticLocated three miles from the beach’s shoreline, Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus holds over 29,000 students according to their website. Within the human population is an abundance of wildlife, from the nocturnal species of raccoons and coyotes to iguanas and burrowing owls. As students make their way to classes, they’re likely to catch a...
Staff Announcements
- Neil Simon’s “Rumors”Neil Simon’s Rumors is a fast-paced comedy set in 1988 that revolves around four couples who gather for the 10th wedding anniversary at the affluent home of Deputy Mayor of New York, Charley Brock, and his wife, Myra. The misadventures begin with Charley… Read more ›
- Pet Adoption Research Study Recruiting ParticipantsParticipants Needed for a Research Study Measuring Annual Changes in Activity and Health for Pet Adopters Participants will be provided a Fitbit to wear and complete online surveys every 2 months and may keep the Fitbit at the end of… Read more ›
System & Network Status
- Mediasite CatalogSome users are reporting intermittent issues accessing the Mediasite Catalog in Canvas. A case has been opened and is pending with the vendor. If you encounter a stale request, you can attempt to side-step the issue by reloading the catalog… Read more ›
- [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.
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.