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May 25, 2022
My thoughts today are with everyone affected, either directly or indirectly, by the tragedy that unfolded yesterday in Uvalde, Texas. I was immensely saddened to hear of the tragic loss of 21 lives, at the time of writing,...

May 16, 2022
Last week, we celebrated the 17th graduating class from FAU High School, which is ranked among the best schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. It also is the only high school in Florida to achieve a 100% graduation...

May 12, 2022
This afternoon, thanks to the enormous generosity of Ann and John Wood, I had the pleasure of announcing the largest scholarship gift in University history! The Woods, through their Fairfax Wood Scholarship Foundation, donated...

May 06, 2022
This week, 3,288 students became FAU alumni as we celebrated spring commencement during six traditional ceremonies on the Boca Raton campus. They join more than 186,000 Owls who have graduated from FAU since 1965.

May 04, 2022
Tonight, the FAU Alumni Association will host its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception. The event recognizes outstanding alumni from each college for their exceptional service and commitment...

May 02, 2022
Congratulations to FAU’s “Sandy Owls” beach volleyball team, which ended the season ranked No. 10 in the nation! With a 21-8 finish, they broke the program’s record for regular season wins and tied the single season...

April 29, 2022
Today, we celebrated the graduation of the eighth class of physicians from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The 64 graduates began their journey in 2018, when up against an amazing set of odds, they were selected...

April 25, 2022
Closing out the 2022 seasons with much to celebrate, the Florida Atlantic University women’s golf and men’s swimming & diving teams brought home several exciting wins for their respective programs. Congratulations to...

April 22, 2022
Given the widespread availability of vaccines and treatments, and in consultation with public health officials, FAU is ending its COVID-19 protocols. The effective date of this change is Friday, May 6.

April 21, 2022
I am delighted to share that Florida Atlantic University’s Leon Charney Diplomacy Program has finished first overall at the National Model United Nations diplomacy competition in New York City. Additionally, the program...