News Desk
- 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.
- Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake OkeechobeeFAU Harbor Branch researchers used an advanced physical-biogeochemical model to track daily movements of harmful algal blooms in Florida's largest freshwater lake, vital to the region's hydrological balance.
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
- Florida Atlantic Student-Athletes Celebrated at the 2025 OwlspysBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics gathers each spring to celebrate team and department successes at an event known to student-athletes as the Owlspys. The 2025 edition was held on Monday night at the Boca Raton campus' Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
- Hometown Team Tour's First Stop This Wednesday at the Cove BreweryBOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Athletics has announced the dates for its yearly Hometown Team Tour. The three events set in Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach and North Palm Beach will feature Q&As with Owl head coaches, giveaways, prizes, merchandise and much more.
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
- Soaring Insurance Costs Top Concern for Floridians, FAU Survey FindsA new FAU survey finds more than two-thirds of Floridians are worried about stronger, more frequent hurricanes, and more than half are concerned about affording and keeping homeowners insurance.
- FAU Seeks Infants for Study on How Humans Learn to Shape Their WorldTo further their groundbreaking research on how babies discover their ability to influence the world, FAU researchers are seeking infants aged 2 to 4 months to participate in a study along with their parents.
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
- 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.
- Meeting of the MindsLearn more about some of the research going on in the College of Engineering and Computer Science! Students will have the opportunity to ask the professors questions about their academic journeys and the incredible research they've conducted Refreshments will be provided while supplies last
University Press
- Reptile friends or Owl hunters? Iguanas’ role in local Florida environmentsThe green-scaled iguanas have made their rounds around Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus while making it their home; however, they have become a serious threat to Florida natives and species special to FAU, like the gopher tortoise and burrowing owls. Iguanas were introduced to Florida’s ecology in the 1960s as a result of the...
- Baba Miller enters transfer portal on the final dayWith the NCAA men’s basketball transfer portal closing today, it appeared that Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball team would retain the rest of its roster. But in the constantly revolving world of college basketball, forward Baba Miller entered the portal this morning. Miller, a junior transfer from Florida State University, was one of FAU’s most anticipated...
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
- 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
- [Resolved] Zoom Canvas Integration ErrorsUPDATE: This is resolved. The integration is back to normal operation. Users are experiencing errors when trying to load the Zoom Canvas integration in their courses. We will be updating this post as we receive updates on this issue. In… Read more ›
University Initiatives
- 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.
- FAU Honors 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished AlumniFlorida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.