President's Blog Archive

FAU Football capped off an exciting season by defeating SMU 52-28 in the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21. The Owls finished the season 11-3 and are just the second Conference USA team to win at least 11 games twice in three seasons. The team is...

2019 was another wonderful year for FAU, with much to celebrate. For the first time ever, FAU appeared on the U.S. News and World Report list of Top Public Schools, ranked No. 140 nationwide. FAU also ranked No. 45 in the nation for top performers on social mobility, wh...

More than 2,650 students became alumni this week as we celebrated fall commencement during five ceremonies. They join more than 170,000 Owls who have graduated from FAU since 1965.Our fall graduates range in age from 17 to 71, represent 39 countries, and include several FAU ...

I'm excited that Willie Taggart has joined the FAU family as our new head football coach. A Florida native, Coach Taggart is considered one of the best offensive minds in the country and has proven to be a very successful recruiter.Coach Taggart comes to FAU after serving as...

For the second time since 2017, the Owls are headed to a bowl game! Once again, we will play in the CheriBundi Boca Raton Bowl, right here at FAU Stadium. The Owls will face the SMU Mustangs on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m.This was a great year for FAU Football, which won t...

This weekend, FAU Football won its second Conference USA championship in three years! The Owls defeated the University of Alabama at Birmingham 49-6 in front of a home crowd at FAU Stadium. This is the largest margin of victory in C-USA title game history. I am very...

On Saturday, December 7, FAU Football will play in its second Conference USA championship game in two years. The Owls finished the season 9-3 overall, and 7-1 in conference play.As the top-ranked team in the conference, FAU earned the right to host the championship game at o...

Today marks the last day of classes for the fall semester and the start of Thanksgiving break. I'm sure that like me, our students, faculty and staff appreciate having a few days off to reflect on all we have to be thankful for and prepare for the upcoming holiday season.Car...

FAU is preparing students to be competitive in a rapidly changing global economy, and I am happy to share that our "University of Distinction" plan for applied artificial intelligence and big data analytics was officially approved by the Florida Board of Governors. Big Data ...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, and today we celebrated with a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new FAU Neuroscience Building. We were joined by a number of friends who played an important role in this campus' history, incl...

This year marks the fifth anniversary of FAU Tech Runway, our technology startup incubator on the Boca Raton campus. Since its inception, FAU Tech Runway has launched 72 companies, which collectively raised more than $63.5 million in capital, created more than 350 jobs, and ...

On Monday, Nov. 11, our nation will observe Veterans Day, a day to pay our respects to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. No classes will be held on Monday, and most university offices will be closed. I hope that you will take a moment during t...

The last weeks of a semester can be particularly challenging, and the fall semester, with the added stress of the holidays, can be the most challenging period of all for many people.The university community recently suffered some terrible losses, and while the circumstances ...

Congratulations to the women's soccer team on winning their second consecutive Conference USA Regular Season title! The Owls ended the season with an impressive 14-3-1 record, marking the first time since 2005 that the team reached 14 wins. The regular season title is the fi...

This week, I joined a delegation of nearly 40 students, faculty, administrators, trustees - and even Owlsley - in Tallahassee for the annual FAU Day at the Capitol. FAU Day is always a wonderful opportunity to share FAU's successes with our legislators and lobby on behalf of...

Today, FAU welcomed some special alumni back to campus, as the Class of 1969 was inducted into the Majestic Owls Society. The Society was established in 2015 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of each graduating class from FAU, beginning with our first alumni from the Class o...

Homecoming is underway here at FAU, and we have a full schedule of events planned to celebrate this year's theme, "Owlstock." The celebration began last Friday with the Annual Drag Show and continues this week with the comedy show, ExtravaCANza Canned Food Sculpture Contest,...

This Friday, we will celebrate the achievements of eight FAU sports legends as they are inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Inductees include founding softball coach Joan Joyce, baseball coach John McCormack, founding football coach Howard Schnellenberger, basketball pl...

October is LGBT History Month, and this year marks our nation's 25th annual celebration of the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender icons. From artists to scientists, politicians to athletes, the LBGT community has made many extraordinary contribut...

FAU is seeking the brightest high school sophomores in our area for the inaugural class of the FAU Max Planck Academy. Announced last fall with our partners at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Max Planck Germany, the Academy will give high school juniors...

This weekend, FAU will welcome nearly 1,000 visitors to our Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter campuses for Owl Family Weekend. As always, this is a wonderful opportunity for our students to celebrate the support they receive from their families and show their families around the...

Esta semana comienza el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, la celebración anual de las contribuciones históricas y culturales de los estadounidenses cuyos antepasados ​​emigraron de España, México, el Caribe y América Central y del Sur. FAU se enorgullece de servi...

FAU is very proud of its long history of providing a world-class educational experience to a diverse population of students. We've become known as an institution where all students succeed, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or socio-economic class. That's why I'm especial...

This Saturday, Sept. 7, FAU Football will play its first home game of the season against the University of Central Florida Knights. We look forward to welcoming UCF to FAU Stadium for the first time. We're expecting a large crowd, so please plan to arrive early. Parking lots...

FAU is monitoring Hurricane Dorian, which could disrupt the university's service areas in the next few days. Classes will not continue beyond 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2. A decision about classes and operations for Tuesday, Sept. 3, will be made as in...

Football is back, and FAU kicks off the 2019 season on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Ohio State. The Owls will face the No. 5-ranked Buckeyes at noon. I look forward to cheering on the team in person, along with many other Owl fans who will be joining me in Columbus. For everyone wh...

Tonight, FAU economics professor Eric Chiang, Ph.D., will appear on the mini-golf competition show "Holey Moley" on ABC. Dr. Chiang, a seasoned mini golf competitor, joined the FAU College of Business faculty in 2003. In 2009, he was selected by students as the Distinguished...

Florida Atlantic University learned today of the tragic death of Evelyn Udell, a longtime employee of the FAU Libraries.  Evelyn worked at FAU from November 2003 until April 2018 as a cataloger in the technical services department.  Evelyn will be remembered as a k...

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and that you're ready for another year of learning in paradise! This is an exciting time to be an Owl. In spring, FAU received $9.3 million in recurring funding from the state legislature, which will allow us to accelerate our improveme...

This is one of my favorite weeks of the year here at FAU, as many students return to campus to move in to their residence halls. New first-year students moved into the Jupiter campus yesterday and into the Boca Raton campus today. Upperclassmen on both campuses will join us ...

Today, FAU celebrates the graduation of more than 2,000 Owls during four commencement ceremonies. This is our largest summer graduating class in history!As always, we have a tremendously diverse class, with an age range of 18 to 73, and 32 countries represented. Graduates in...

Today, Stephen Silverman, Ed.D., joins FAU as the new dean of the College of Education. Dr. Silverman comes to us from Columbia University's Teachers College, where he served as professor of education and senior advisor to the provost for research preparation.Dr. Silverman e...

FAU Lab Schools recently was named a "District of Distinction" by District Administration magazine for its "Focus on Engineering: Using Engineering as a Pathway to STEM" program. The program was designed to address low participation in STEM-related classes and activities.As ...

Former FAU football player Tyler Cameron is making FAU proud as a fan favorite on the current season of the reality TV show "The Bachelorette." Tyler is one of the final three suitors, with only two episodes remaining this season.Tyler, who was raised in Jupiter, received a ...

Today, Safiya George, Ph.D., joins FAU as the new dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Dr. George comes to us from the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama, where she served as assistant dean for research, director of the Office of Scholarly ...

FAU will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. While many of us will enjoy a cookout or fireworks with friends and family, it is important to remember the brave men and women in our nation's military who continue to sacrifice so much to ensure tha...

FAU recently received a $1 million gift from Rubin and Cindy Gruber to support the Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Lab and student scholarships. A 3,400 square-foot space in the S.E. Wimberly Library will be renovated for use by the Lab, and will be named the Rubin...

Summer is usually one of the quieter times of the year here at FAU, but researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have been busy working on solutions to two of today's most pressing health challenges. HIV and sickle cell disease each affect millions of p...

FAU recently announced that Robert W. Stackman Jr., Ph.D., was named dean of the Graduate College. Dr. Stackman supports FAU's Jupiter Life Science Initiative as a professor in the Department of Psychology and associate dean of graduate studies in the Charles E. Schmidt...

FAU Athletics recently received a generous $3 million gift from longtime supporters Rocco and Mary Abessinio, through the Rocco and Mary Abessinio Foundation. The gift will be used to renovate FAU Arena, also known as The Burrow, and enhance our men's and women's basketball ...

I recently had the pleasure of joining Gov. Ron DeSantis and Jamal Sowell, Florida's secretary of commerce, on a business development mission to Israel. The FAU delegation included Board of Trustee members Dr. Jeffrey Feingold and Brad Levine, Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., FAU vice p...

The 2019 hurricane season begins on Saturday, June 1. Now is the time to prepare for a possible tropical weather event. The National Hurricane Center's website has helpful for tips on preparing yourself, your family and your home for a storm.FAU's of...

FAU will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. I know that it will be the first three-day weekend since January for many members of the FAU community, and I hope everyone is able to enjoy the extra day off. This weekend also is an important reminder of ...

Over the weekend, the No. 29 ranked FAU baseball team was named the Conference USA Regular Season champions. It's their second regular season title since 2016 and their sixth regular season title overall. The team's 22-8 conference record is the most wins earned in league pl...

FAU Tech Runway recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, once again receiving a record number of applications and yielding an impressive class of entrepreneurs. Twenty-one start-up companies were selected for Venture Class 7, eight of which will receive a $15,000 cash ...

This week, we celebrated the graduation of the 15th class from FAU High School. FAU High is a public, dual enrollment high school on our Boca Raton campus and has been ranked among the best schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.We are very proud of all the Clas...

This week, more than 3,280 Owls graduated from FAU during six commencement ceremonies. They - along with the 55 new physicians who graduated from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine last week - join more than 169,000 alumni who have received degrees since 1965. The gr...

Today, the fifth class of physicians graduated from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The journey for these 55 graduates began in 2015, when up against an amazing set of odds, they were selected from more than 4,300 applicants.The fact that the Class of 2019 a...

This week, we welcomed home some very special alumni, as the Class of 1968 was inducted into the Majestic Owls Society. The Society was established in 2015 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of each graduating class from FAU, beginning with our first alumni from the Class of ...

On Saturday, April 6, Carolyn and I hosted the annual FAU President's Gala, a wonderful opportunity for the university community to celebrate our achievements over the past year while raising funds to support student scholarships. Hosted at FAU Stadium, this year's Gala high...

Today, the Florida Board of Governors approved $78.5 million in construction projects for FAU, which will provide much-needed student housing on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. Requests to live on campus exceeded capacity this year, as a growing number of students want ...

Like me, you doubtlessly were deeply saddened to hear of the recent tragic losses of three people who, in one way or another, were close to Florida Atlantic University. Two were from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. The third was Jeremy Richman, the father o...

On Friday, March 15, the FAU Alumni Association hosted its fifth Outstanding Young Owls ceremony and reception to recognize graduates under 40 years of age who are making a mark in their professions and communities. This year's class might be our most impressive to date, wit...

Today, the members of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2019 joined thousands of medical students across the nation to celebrate Match Day. Surrounded by family, friends, and faculty mentors, the students ripped open sealed envelopes to find out where they ...

It's almost time for the 2019 FAU President's Gala! Carolyn and I hope you will join us on Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at FAU Stadium for this wonderful annual event. This year we are celebrating the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, which is dedicated to launching the ...

Happy Brain Awareness Week! This week, organizations around the world are celebrating the human brain with exhibitions, lectures, social media campaigns, and more. Here at FAU, we are engaging the community through "Brainy Days." Throughout the month of March, the FAU Brain ...

Dr. Jim Galvin, director of FAU's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health (CCBH), received a $3 million, three-year grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to expand the Dementia Prevention Initiative (DPI). This is the second major contribution FAU has received from...

Over the weekend, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing celebrated its 40th anniversary. Since 1979, the College has grown from offering an RN-BSN degree to approximately 10 students, to four degree programs and more than 1,100 students at the Boca Raton, Davie and Harbor...

Today kicks off Women's History Month, our nation's annual celebration of the important role women have played throughout American history. Here at FAU, we honor women with a number of events taking place across our campuses, including discussions, career workshops, movie ev...

This week, we celebrated the grand opening of FAU Medicine Primary Care, our first university-operated physician practice. Located adjacent to the Boca Raton campus, the practice combines the latest innovations in primary care medicine with a personalized, patient-centered a...

Today, FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science had the great pleasure of hosting an Earth-to-Space Skype call with Astronaut Anne McClain, live from the International Space Station. During the 14-minute call, students from the College, FAU High, and other local mid...

Baseball is back, and the Owls open their 2019 season at home against Cincinnati. The team ended the 2018 season with its most victories since 2004, finished as the runner-up during Conference USA's postseason championship, and made its 13th NCAA tournament appearance.Relief...

The FAU softball season is underway, and the Owls begin the defense of their Conference USA regular season title with a home opener against Georgia. Last year, the Owls won their second Conference USA regular season title in three years, and their 12th in program h...

Last week, our nation kicked off Black History Month, the annual celebration of African-American history and culture. From STEM subjects to the arts, athletics to education, African Americans have had a tremendous impact on our country. One month out of the year hardly seems...

Today, FAU's College of Business recognized two-time FAU Alumna Fabiola Brumley as Business Leader of the Year. Since 1991, this special event has recognized the work of outstanding contributors to South Florida's business climate while raising funds for College of Business ...

Congratulations to the College of Business, College of Education and Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, for being listed among the "Best Online Graduate Programs" in the U.S. News & World Report 2019 national rankings.FAU's College of Business is ranked No. 51 for the...

FAU will celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Social Justice Week, taking place Jan. 21-26, 2019. Dr. King remains an inspiration to our nation and to the world for his work in advancing civil rights through peaceful protest. The u...

I recently shared the sad news that founding faculty member and Vice President Emeritus Robert Huckshorn passed away at the age of 90. A memorial service and reception to celebrate his life will take place in the Great Hall of the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center...

Happy New Year, and welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and that you're returning to school or work with renewed energy, ready for another great semester of learning in paradise.Yesterday, we welcomed more than 500 new students at our Spring Freshman C...

As 2018 comes to a close, I'm reminded of what a wonderful year it was for FAU. We welcomed a new provost, Bret Danilowicz; new vice president and director of athletics, Brian White; and new men's basketball coach, Dusty May. We celebrated the 10th anniversary of Florida Atl...

This week, we capped off another busy fall semester by celebrating the accomplishments more than 2,700 Owls who graduated during five commencement ceremonies. Graduates ranged in age from 18 to 78, represented 43 countries, and included several FAU High School alumni who rec...

Over the weekend, we received the sad news that Vice President Emeritus Robert Huckshorn passed away at the age of 90. In 1964, Dr. Huckshorn moved to Boca Raton to become one of FAU's first faculty members. Over the course of his 38-year career at FAU, he served as cha...

Earlier this week, we shared the exciting news that FAU and Max Planck will launch the FAU Max Planck Academy for high school students. We also announced the MaryLynn Magar Fellowship, which will be available to students in the FAU Max Planck Data Science enrichment program....

Today, FAU and our partners at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Max Planck Germany, announced the creation of the FAU Max Planck Academy, which will give local high school students an experience that no other child in the world will have. Select high sch...

As we approach the end of another busy fall semester, I am grateful we are able to pause this week to give thanks for the good in our lives.Since coming to FAU in 2014, Carolyn, the girls and I have been embraced as part of the FAU family and made wonderful friends in the co...

Congratulations to FAU volleyball on having its best season since 2005! The team ended the regular season ranked second in Conference USA with an overall record of 21-6. The Owls were undefeated (15-0) at home this season.The team made history when they snapped Rice's 15-mat...

Congratulations to FAU's Leon Charney Diplomacy Program on their first ever national title! The team recently finished first overall at the National Model United Nations competition in Washington, D.C., which included 60 competing universities. In the 22 years since it was e...

On Monday, we will observe Veterans Day, the national holiday dedicated to the men and women who have bravely served our country in the armed forces. No classes will be held on Monday, and most university offices will be closed. I hope you will take a moment to reflect on th...

It's homecoming week here at FAU, the most spirited time of year. We will welcome home all alumni and honor the 2008 Motor City Bowl Championship football team on their 10th anniversary. Student Government has planned a number of special activities to celebrate this yea...

My thoughts are with everyone who was affected by the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Saturday. FAU values its relationships with our many Jewish students, faculty, staff, neighbors, and friends around the world, and our sympathies are with the entire Jewish community du...

Congratulations to the women's soccer team on winning their first Conference USA championship! The Owls tied with North Texas for the league's best regular season record and are officially C-USA Regular Season Co-Champions. This is the program's first championship win since ...

This Friday, Oct. 26, FAU Football will host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. The game will be televised by CBS Sports Network and is expected to attract a large crowd to FAU Stadium.To help alleviate traffic on and around campus, and to promote campus safety for all...

Ocean/environmental science is a key area of focus for FAU, and we continue to work toward solutions to two of South Florida's most pressing environmental problems: toxic algae and sea level rise. At our northernmost campus, FAU Harbor Branch researchers continue to stu...

Today, we watch with sadness the many reports of devastation in Florida's Panhandle from Hurricane Michael, which made landfall yesterday as a Category 4 storm. Many structures were damaged or destroyed, and a great number of residents are without power. This includes in the...

FAU kicked off LGBT History Month this week with a series of events across our Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses. LGBT History Month was established in 1994 to celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender icons, and encompasses National Coming O...

Today, we received the exciting news that FAU's A.D. Henderson University School was named a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon Schools program recognizes primary and secondary schools for academic excellence or for...

I am thrilled to share that today, FAU received the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. The ATHENA Awards recognize members of the community for their role in helping women achieve their full potential.Since 1964, FAU has ...

El sábado 15 de septiembre comenzó el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la celebración nacional anual de tradiciones, historia y cultura hispana y latinoamericana. El Mes de la herencia hispana se extenderá hasta el 15 de octubre.Por segundo año consecutivo, FAU está catalog...

Over the weekend, FAU football extended its home winning streak to eight games, defeating the U.S. Air Force Academy by a score of 33-27. Once the weather cleared up, we enjoyed a wonderful evening of Football in Paradise.Several players broke school records, including Confe...

Saturday marks our first home football game of the season as the Owls look to bounce back from a tough road trip. The FAU football team ended its historic 2017 season with a Conference USA Championship, a CheriBundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl title, the program's first Asso...

FAU kicks off its 2018 football season this Saturday, Sept. 1, as the Owls defend their Conference USA title and 10-game winning streak. The team will travel to Oklahoma to face the Top 10-ranked Sooners at noon. I look forward to cheering on the team in person, along with m...

FAU's "Weeks of Welcome" events continue on all campuses through next week. These events are designed to connect students with each other, familiarize them with campus, and introduce the many resources available to them. Upcoming events include: Movie Night on Aug. ...

Welcome back, Owls! I hope you are as excited as I am for the start of a new academic year.Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and students, last year, FAU set new records for research contracts and grants, National Merit Scholar students enrolled, p...

Today kicks off the most exciting time of year here at FAU, as our new first-year students move in to their residence halls on the Boca Raton campus. Freshmen in the Harriett L. Wilkes Honors College moved in to the Jupiter campus on Tuesday and upperclassmen on both campuse...

While yesterday was a day of celebration for many of our summer graduates, we had to cancel the 5 p.m. ceremony and evacuate the Student Union, due to what law enforcement considered a credible threat. We understand how disappointed the graduates and their families must be, ...

Today, Florida Atlantic University celebrated its largest summer graduating class in history! More than 1,800 Owls received their degrees during three commencement ceremonies.As always, we had a tremendously diverse class, with students representing 32 countries. Five studen...

Today marks one of our last freshman orientation sessions of the summer. Orientation is a wonderful opportunity for incoming first-year students and their families to get a preview of life at FAU and meet their fellow Owls in the Class of 2022. Students enjoy a fully immersi...

Over the weekend, we learned the sad news that former Interim President Dr. John Pritchett has passed away. Dr. Pritchett served as provost and chief academic officer for five years before serving as interim president from 2009 to 2010.Dr. Pritchett, a professor of biomedica...

FAU will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. This day always reminds me of how fortunate we are to live in a nation that values equality and the "unalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I hope everyone is able to enjoy...

Next week, Bret Danilowicz, Ph.D., will join the FAU family as provost and vice president for academic affairs. He succeeds Gary Perry, Ph.D., who served as university provost since 2014. Dr. Perry will rejoin our faculty and resume his teaching and research interests.Dr. Da...

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science are working to address an issue that affects millions of people worldwide: cyber threats. The College recently launched FloridaSOAR, a program designed to detect Internet exploitations and share the informati...

Congratulations to FAU High seniors Hannah Goldman-Daleo, Crayton J. Hudspeth, Mohammed Khan and Ryan A. Scupp, who were named National Merit Scholars! They are among the 7,500 high school seniors who were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) for a...

FAU takes great pride in providing students with the world-class education and skills they need to become tomorrow's leaders. Alumna Kathleen Brush, Ph.D., is helping the university further support gender equality in leadership with a very generous gift of more than $1.3 mil...

The 2018 hurricane season officially begins today. Now is the time to ensure you are prepared for a possible tropical weather event. Please take this opportunity to review the National Hurricane Center's website for tips on preparing yourself, f...

FAU recently received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research to develop important technology that will help secure our coastal waters and at-sea assets. The five-year project will focus on developing an autonomous multi-vehicle system that can safely an...

On Monday, our nation will observe Memorial Day. While many of us will enjoy our first three-day weekend since January, it is important to remember the brave men and women in our nation's military who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that America remains the land of the...

You may have seen or heard reports in the news recently regarding Title IV compliance here at FAU. FAU takes its responsibility to provide equitable athletic participation opportunities extremely seriously. The conclusions drawn by a local reporter are based on the 2016-...

FAU Tech Runway® recently selected its largest class to date - Venture Class 6 - at the annual Launch Competition. The 21 winners will join our year-long program, which provides them with work space and other resources; mentoring; networking opportunities; and training...

The Florida Atlantic University softball team won their second Conference USA regular season title in three years over the weekend! The Owls ended the regular season with a 28-24 overall record and a 15-8 conference record.A number of players contributed to the team's succes...

This week, we celebrated the graduation of the largest class in FAU history! More than 3,300 students were eligible to receive degrees during the six commencement ceremonies that took place on Thursday and Friday.Graduates in the Spring Class of 2018 range in age from 17 to ...

The end-of-semester celebration continued today as the fourth class of physicians graduated from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. The 65 exceptional students in the Class of 2018 were selected from a field of more than 3,200 applicants.A record-high 19 of our...

The end of the academic year is always a time of celebration, as we recognize excellence among our best faculty and students before sending off our graduating class.Last week at the 49th annual Honors Convocation, we presented awards to our nine University scholars and nine ...

Saturday, April 21, the football team will host its annual Spring Game at FAU Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. Come out and see Coach Kiffin and the 2017 Conference USA Champion Owls get ready for next season! The game is free and open to the public.Even though the 2...

Dan and Debra Cane are helping to further advance STEM research and education at A.D. Henderson and FAU High School through the Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies (CIAT). Established with a very generous $1 million gift, CIAT will engage the best and brightest students...

On Saturday, the FAU community came together to raise funds for student scholarships at the annual President's Gala. Hosted at FAU Stadium, this year's Gala highlighted the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and featured Broadway-style entertainment, fabulous wor...

This week, FAU was named a Research Center of Excellence by the Lewy Body Dementia Association, which is the leading advocacy group dedicated to increasing awareness and research about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). FAU joins a nationwide collaboration of 24 distinguished academi...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Florida Atlantic University's acquisition of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Ocean Science and Engineering/Environmental Sciences are top priorities for FAU, and Harbor Branch is at the epicenter of the important work we're ...

Friday was a great day for FAU, as we shared the exciting news that Dusty May will lead the men's basketball team into a new era of success as head coach. Dusty comes to us from the University of Florida, where he helped the Gators earn a 69-37 record, including back-to-back...

Yesterday, Florida Atlantic University lost a true friend with the passing of Marilyn C. Link. As the matriarch and director emerita of FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, no one advocated more for its success, vitality and legacy than Marilyn. Her brother, famed inve...

Today, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated Match Day, an important rite of passage for medical students nationwide. High-fives, hugs and happy tears filled the room as the Class of 2018 ripped open their envelopes to reveal where they will spend the next fe...

This morning, FAU hosted a press conference to formally introduce our new vice president and director of athletics, Brian White. He was joined by his wife, Paige and daughter, Callahan, along with his father, Kevin, who is Duke University's vice president and director of ath...

The 2018 FAU President's Gala is only one month away! I hope you will join Carolyn and me at FAU Stadium on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. for an evening to remember. I always look forward to the annual gala, which gives us an opportunity to celebrate our successes over the pas...

When I became president of FAU, I challenged our coaches and athletics department to create Top 25 programs capable of competing at the highest level. Everyone involved has risen to the challenge, and this weekend, we shared the exciting news that Brian White will join the F...

FAU Baseball is back, and the season is off to a great start. Last night, the Owls defeated the No. 24 ranked Miami Hurricanes, bringing their record to 7-1.On Monday, senior pitcher Jake Miednik was named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week following the team's sweep of Dela...

This weekend kicked off a weeklong celebration of science and engineering at FAU. On Saturday, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science hosted students from 17 middle schools and 37 high schools for the 11th annual southeast Florida regional Science Olympiad competition. St...

Our community is in shock, as yesterday, we learned of another senseless act of gun violence at a school. This time, it was at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in the town of Parkland -- just a few miles from our Boca Raton and Broward campuses. Like the shooting in Orla...

Yesterday, FAU Football celebrated National Signing Day by welcoming 16 new Owls. The recruiting class consists of nine freshmen, one sophomore, five juniors and a graduate student, and includes our December 2017 signees. Nine of these new players are from Florida. You can s...

Today kicks off Black History Month, the annual nationwide celebration of African-American history and culture. As always, the Division of Student Affairs has planned a number of social and educational events across our campuses, including discussions, movie watch parties, c...

Today we are celebrating the 90th birthday of Dr. Ira Gelb, one of the earliest champions of medical education at FAU. He founded the former University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's regional program here at FAU, which ultimately became our Charles E. Schmidt College o...

Today, the College of Business celebrated leadership excellence in the local business community at the annual Business Leader of the Year awards ceremony and breakfast. Since 1991, the Business Leader of the Year award has highlighted the extraordinary accomplishments of Flo...

Today, we welcomed Congressman Ted Deutch to our Boca Raton campus for a tour of A.D. Henderson and FAU High School, and a special announcement. FAU Schools has been awarded the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program grant from the U.S. Department of ...

Yesterday evening, we dedicated Phil Smith Hall at the College of Business building in honor of the late Phil Smith. Not only was Phil a pillar of our local business community, he also was a valued member of the FAU family as an alumnus, advocate and friend.Phil believed in ...

FAU will celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. all week with a series of events focused on diversity and social justice issues. Dr. King remains an inspiration to our nation and to people around the world who struggle for equality, as well as t...

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that, after nearly four years as provost and vice president for academic affairs, Dr. Gary Perry will step down by the end of the next academic year. Dr. Perry has dedicated his professional life to Florida Atlantic University, ...

Today, we welcome our students back to campus for the start of the spring semester. I hope everyone is refreshed from the winter break and ready to make it a great year. This spring, I'm looking forward to some wonderful events, including the Business Leader of the Year Awar...

Happy New Year, and welcome back to our faculty and staff! I hope everyone had an enjoyable winter break.2017 ended on a high note for FAU, as we celebrated our largest fall graduating class in university history, announced an exciting new undergraduate program in partnershi...

2017 was a year unlike any other for FAU, as we set new records for private gifts to the FAU Foundation, National Merit Scholar students enrolled, research contracts and grants, and football wins. The university already is on track to receive a record number of applications ...

Last night, FAU Football's historic season came to a close with a 50-3 win over Akron in the Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl. The 47-point margin is the largest in FBS history, and the Owls are now 3-0 in bowl games.I'd like to extend special congratulations to Quarte...

For the first time since 2008, the Owls are headed to a bowl game! We will face Akron in the Cheribundi Tart Cherry Boca Raton Bowl here at FAU Stadium on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. The game will be aired on ESPN. As was the case in prior years, the game is a wonderful oppor...

This week, we capped off an exciting fall semester by celebrating the accomplishments of nearly 2,800 Owls who graduated during five commencement ceremonies. This was our largest fall graduating class in university history! Graduates ranged in age from 17 to 69, represented ...

Congratulations to Randy Blakely, Ph.D. and Amy Wright, Ph.D., who have been named National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellows. NAI Fellow status is the highest professional accolade bestowed upon academic inventors who have made an impact on quality of life, economic d...

Today, FAU and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) announced a program unlike any other in the world. The new FAU Max Planck Honors Program is an undergraduate honors program in neuroscience that will be offered on the Jupiter campus beginning in fall 20...

Carolyn and I recently teamed up with local philanthropists Aubrey and Sally Strul to help create a brighter future for talented, low-income, first-generation students. Established with a generous $1 million gift from the Struls, the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program wil...

This weekend, FAU Football won its first-ever Conference USA championship! The team defeated the University of North Texas 41-17, which is the largest margin of victory in C-USA Championship Game history. This was a banner year for the Owls, and I am tremendously proud of th...

Last month, Congress introduced the House Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, tax reform legislation that among other things, would count graduate student tuition waivers as taxable income. While many graduate students receive small stipends for their work at the university to cover thei...

On Saturday, December 2, FAU Football will play in its first-ever Conference USA championship game. The Owls finished the season on an eight-game winning streak, undefeated in conference play, and are only the fourth team in conference history to finish with an 8-0 record.As...

As we near the end of another exciting fall semester, we pause this week to give thanks for the many good things in our lives.Personally, I'm thankful for all of the students here at FAU, whose enthusiasm and energy breathe life into our campuses every day. I'm also thankful...

Congratulations to Hannah Herbst, who was named to the 2018 Forbes "30 Under 30" list! The list recognizes 600 superstars under age 30 who are making waves in 20 different industries. If her name sounds familiar, it's because Hannah won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scien...

Sadly, a number of recent news reports have detailed deaths and other incidents involving fraternities and universities across the country. In a number of well-publicized instances, the universities involved have suspended all Greek Life on the respective campuses.FAU has no...

Today, we observe Veterans Day, our nation's annual tribute to the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. While most of us will enjoy a day off from work or school, please take a moment to remember that many of our current military service people are deploye...

This Friday, FAU Football will host Marshall University in our most important game so far this season. The Owls are ranked first in the Conference USA East Division and are the only undefeated team in conference play. Marshall is right behind us in second place with a 3-1 co...

FAU is committed to nurturing the talents of our undergraduate students by providing quality research opportunities to enhance their learning experiences. That commitment is paying off, as the Council on Undergraduate Research recently named FAU one of three recipients of th...

Last night, the FAU community gathered to honor faculty, student and alumni leadership at our annual Talon Awards. Sponsored by the FAU Alumni Association and the Homecoming Committee, the Talon Awards have been presented during Homecoming week since 1997.Dr. Heather Thompso...

Two weeks ago, FAU announced that out-of-state tuition fees will be waived for Puerto Rican students whose families were adversely affected by Hurricane Maria. We are extending that assistance to students from the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as displaced university students...

Tomorrow kicks off FAU's annual Homecoming Week with a variety of activities and events across our campuses. The highlight of the week is our football game against Conference USA rival North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. The Owls are currently 2-0 in conference play. ...

It's been two weeks since Hurricane Maria tore through the Caribbean, causing destruction to many islands. Few were as adversely affected as the U.S. commonwealth of Puerto Rico, where we continue to hear stories about homes destroyed, roads washed away, and widespread power...

Last week, the FAU Alumni Association hosted its fourth annual Outstanding Young Owls ceremony and reception to recognize graduates under 40 years of age who are making a mark in their professions and communities. The honorees also were recognized on the field during the foo...

The 2017 Biennial Faculty Art Exhibition is now on display at the Schmidt Center Gallery on the Boca Raton campus. The exhibition - which is only offered every other year - is a great opportunity for the university community and public to enjoy the work of more than 30 talen...

El viernes pasado comenzó el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la celebración anual de nuestra nación de la historia, cultura y logros hispanos/latinos. El Mes de la Herencia Hispana abarca un período de 30 días comenzando el 15 de septiembre y terminando el 15 de octubre.Est...

It's been a difficult couple of weeks for all of us, as we prepared for the worst and hoped for the best as Hurricane Irma approached. In spite of the fact that Florida's East Coast was spared much of the storm's wrath, I know many local members of the FAU family sustained p...

This weekend, Owl families are visiting our Boca Raton, Broward and Jupiter campuses for Parent and Family Weekend. I know our students are excited to show their families their favorite places to hang out on campus and around town.The Office of Parent and Family Programs has...

Due to Hurricane Irma, Florida Atlantic University will be closed Thursday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 10. All university events are canceled through Sunday, Sept. 10.Residence halls and dining halls on the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses will remain open to resident stud...

In a press conference this morning, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced President Trump's plans to end a President Obama-era executive action that shields young undocumented immigrants from deportation. The executive action is called the Deferred Action f...

Friday marks the start of our 2017 football season and I couldn't be more excited. In addition to the debut of our new head football coach Lane Kiffin, we will host the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time at FAU Stadium. Friday also is College Colors Day, the annual nation...

I hope everyone ­­had a pleasant summer. I'd especially like to welcome the newest Owls who are attending their very first classes this week at Florida Atlantic University, and the more than 80 new faculty members who joined our staff. We have a number of Weeks of Welcome ...

This is an exciting week, as we prepare for the start of the fall semester, and our new and returning Owls move into their on-campus homes. Honors College freshmen settled in to the Jupiter campus residence halls on Tuesday, and Thursday is freshman move-in day on the Boca R...

Today, Florida Atlantic University celebrated the accomplishments of more than 1,800 summer graduates at three commencement ceremonies. As always, we had a tremendously diverse class, with graduates ranging in age from 18 to 73 and representing 35 countries. This class also ...

Today the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated an important rite of passage, as its seventh incoming class received their first doctor's white coats. More than 100 medical schools across the country host White Coat Ceremonies to mark the beginning of a student's...

On August 1, Dr. Stella Batalama will join the FAU family as dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. She comes to us from the University of Buffalo - SUNY, where she served as chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering since 2011. She joined the ...

The health of our local waterways continues to be a priority for FAU, including the plants and animals that inhabit those waterways. I am pleased to share that one FAU researcher recently developed a device that will enhance our conservation efforts and save countless Florid...

FAU is committed to student success and to bettering our local communities, and two new degree programs offered by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science support those objectives. Beginning this fall, the College will offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in health sciences and...

Dr. James Galvin, executive director of FAU's Institute for Healthy Aging and Lifespan Studies (I-HeAL), recently received a $1 million grant from The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation to help support his Dementia Prevention Initiative. Dr. Galvin is a world-renowned neuros...

This week, FAU's Lifelong Learning Society received a $4 million endowment grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The program will be named the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University in his honor. OLLI at FAU has more than 14,000 member...

The Florida Board of Governors today released its university performance funding report. This is fourth year 11 of the 12 state universities (Florida Polytechnic University is not currently included in the metrics) are assessed on 10 metrics that cover areas such as median ...

FAU recently announced that Wesley Hawkins, Ph.D., was named dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry, after serving as interim dean for the past two years. During his time as interim dean, Wes had the opportunity to collaborate with the neuroscience, healthy aging ...

Last week marked the end of an era as Dr. Heather Coltman stepped down as dean of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters. Heather is leaving FAU after more than 20 years. She served as dean for the past six years and previously was chair of the Department of Musi...

This was an exciting week at FAU Harbor Branch, as two groups of students arrived for summer programs. Nineteen interns from 16 colleges and universities began their 10-week research program. Each intern will develop a project with one or more Harbor Branch scientists and en...

FAU Tech Runway® recently selected its largest venture class of startup and early-stage companies to participate in the business incubator/accelerator program, from a record number of participants in the FAU Tech Runway Launch Competition. Four companies will receive a ...

Today, FAU celebrated a new kind of signing day - for academics rather than athletics - as four of the nation's brightest teens were officially accepted into an innovative new medical school pipeline program. The FAU High School M.D. Direct program places gifted high school ...

The spring semester has come to a close and FAU's campuses are a little quieter this week. Summer session begins next week, and we'll be back to business as usual, with many students returning to take classes. Some students will take advantage of the opportunities offered by...

The end-of-semester celebration continued this week, as FAU conferred degrees to more than 3,200 students in six commencement ceremonies. Our spring graduates range in age from 17 to 68 and represent 50 countries. Ten impressive FAU High School students received their bachel...

Tonight, the FAU Alumni Association will host its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Ceremony and Reception, recognizing some of FAU's most outstanding alumni for their exceptional service and commitment to their profession or the community.I will have the pleasure...

Last week, FAU's School of Social Work hosted its sixth annual Phyllis Sandler Heart of Social Work event, which celebrates excellence in social work in our community and raises funds for the program. At the event, I had the special privilege of announcing a spectacular $7 m...

Today, we celebrated the third class of physicians to graduate from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. In addition to the traditional hooding and recitation of the Hippocratic Oath, the ceremony featured the commissioning of two students who will serve as ...

This week, FAU hosted the 48th annual Honors Convocation to recognize the University's most outstanding students and faculty members. One of the highlights of the ceremony is a keynote speech by the Distinguished Teacher of the Year. This is one of the most prestigious award...

This Saturday, April 22, the football team will host its annual Spring Game at FAU Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. This may be the last opportunity to see the Owls in action before the 2017 football season. The game and events are free and open to the public, and th...

In just its fifth year in existence, FAU's beach volleyball team, also known as the Sandy Owls, is nationally ranked! The team earned its first-ever ranking on March 20, in the No. 15 spot in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll, following a 16-game winnin...

Last weekend, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of FAU came together to celebrate our achievements over the past year while supporting student scholarships at the 2017 President's Gala.Spread over three levels of FAU Stadium, this year's gala transported guests to the bygon...

I frequently express my pride in the diversity among FAU's students, faculty and staff, and we are happy to now extend that spirit of inclusiveness to our friends in the animal kingdom. It gives me great pleasure to announce that starting Fall 2017, FAU will be an anima...

This week, FAU's Diplomacy Program received a transformational $1 million gift from Tzili Charney, the widow of "unsung American hero" Leon Charney. The program will be named the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program in his honor. In 1978, the efforts of Mr. Charney, a lawyer ...

This week, we learned the sad news that Class of 1965 alumna Virginia Artrip Snyder passed away at the age of 96. Virginia was a member of FAU's inaugural class in 1964 and one of the university's first graduates. She had a successful career as an investigative reporter befo...

Today, FAU welcomes more than 1,000 students from 26 universities in the southeastern U.S., Puerto Rico and China for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2017 Southeast Student Conference. I'm delighted that we are able to showcase our beautiful Boca Raton campus ...

Today, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2017 celebrated one of the most exciting events of the year:  Match Day. During this annual rite of passage, medical students find out where they will spend the next few years of medical training as residents.Th...

I am extremely excited to announce that on Monday, FAU will begin offering a free shuttle between our Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. This new shuttle will pick up and drop off at the Administration building on the Boca Raton campus (Bldg. 10) and the Research Facility in J...

FAU's campuses will be a little quieter next week, as our students have the week off for spring break. I'm always interested in hearing about how our students spend their breaks. I know many will travel, some to popular beach destinations for relaxation, while others will ch...

On Saturday, April 1, Carolyn and I will host the 2017 President's Gala at FAU Stadium. I hope you will join us for an evening of fun for a good cause. As always, the Gala will feature gourmet dining, live entertainment, exciting auction items, fireworks and more.For the pas...

FAU recently kicked off the 2017 Owl's Nest Society Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, an opportunity for employees to invest in the future of the university.Last year, more than 900 Owls donated to the Owls' Nest in support of scholarships, program enhancements, athletics, ...

Tonight, the FAU baseball team begins its defense of the Conference USA title with the 2017 season opener against Monmouth at home. Last year, the team made its 12th NCAA Regional appearance and was ranked as high as 12th nationally. FAU was one of only seven universities na...

Today I joined a delegation of students in Tallahassee for the annual "FAU Day" at the Florida Capitol. FAU Day is a great opportunity to meet with lawmakers, share FAU's successes, and lobby on behalf of the university.FAU Day started out with breakfast featuring remarks fr...

Today is another very exciting day for Florida Atlantic University. I am pleased to announce the current Chief Financial Officer for the state of Florida has agreed to join FAU as Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief Financial Officer.Jeff Atwater, who brings t...

Today, the FAU softball team opens its 2017 season as defending Conference USA champions. Last year, the Owls ended the season ranked in the Top 25 nationally and made their second-straight NCAA Regional appearance.For the second season in a row, senior pitcher Kylee Hanson ...

At FAU, we take great pride in being one of the most racially and culturally diverse universities in the country, and we are pleased to now be designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. The HSI designation, which is awarded to colleg...

Every day at FAU we enjoy a diverse culture that comes from the fact students from more than 180 countries attend our university. We also enjoy a diverse faculty and staff. Last Friday, President Trump issued an Executive Order regarding immigration that may affect membe...

Tomorrow is the last day at FAU for Dorothy Russell, who will retire after 10 years of service here, and a distinguished 40-year career in higher education. After a decade as Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at the University of Michigan-Flint, Dorothy joined F...

This morning our College of Business celebrated its 25th annual Business Leader of the Year awards ceremony and breakfast, which honors the work of outstanding local companies and their leaders, while raising funds for student scholarships. This was the very first event...

Two years ago we received the largest gift in FAU history - a magnificent $16 million from the Schmidt Family Foundation - to construct a world-class complex that would provide both training and academic facilities for our more than 450 student-athletes. This evening, we bro...

At FAU, we take great pride in providing educational opportunities for students of all ages. One way we do that is through the Lifelong Learning Society (LLS), which was established on the Boca Raton campus in 1980 to offer educational programs for adults in our community. T...

Welcome back, Owls! I hope everyone had an enjoyable winter break and that you're returning to school or work with renewed energy, ready to make 2017 the best year ever. I'm looking forward to some great events this semester, including raising funds for student scholarships ...

What an exciting year for FAU! A few highlights of 2016 include: named the top-performing school in the state by the Florida Board of Governors, celebrating our second class of physicians to graduate from the Schmidt College of Medicine, one of only seven schools nationwide ...

Last week we learned the sad news that alumnus and local businessman Phil Smith passed away.Phil graduated from FAU with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1969. Like many of our students, he commuted to school and balanced his studies with the demands of work and family. He ...

This week, more than 2,600 Owls became alumni during five commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Friday. Graduates range in age from 17 to 78 and represent 47 countries.Success stories abound in this class. Our accomplished graduates include Ph.D. recipient Ramon Garcia-Are...

Today we made the exciting announcement that Lane Kiffin will be FAU's next head football coach. He has coached at the highest level and brings to Boca Raton a winning mentality.Coach Kiffin joins FAU from the University of Alabama where, as offensive coordinator, he hopes t...

It's been said that you can "touch the world" at FAU, and we take great pride in the fact that students from more than 180 countries have attended our university. With that in mind, I recently added my name to the growing list of higher education leaders who are st...

Today, FAU celebrated the growth of its Jupiter Life Science Initiative with more than 300 members of the business community, elected officials, students, faculty and staff. With the help of our partners, I provided a legislative and community update, and discussed some of o...

As we enter the home stretch of a busy fall semester, we pause this week to reflect on all we have to be thankful for. One of the many things that I am thankful for is this university. So many good things are happening here at FAU, due in large part to the environment of ope...

Last Friday, I had the pleasure of inducting alumni from the Class of 1966 into the Majestic Owls Society. The Society was established in 2015 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of each graduating class from FAU, beginning with our first alumni from the Class of 1965.Much has...

This Friday, FAU's Graduate College will host the culminating event of its inaugural Three-Minute Thesis Competition. The competition challenges participants to explain their research in three minutes, in layman's terms, to a non-specialist audience. Nearly 90 graduate stude...

In the past, I've delivered my State of the University address around this time of year. While it can be viewed as an opportunity to provide the university community with a progress report, the traditional method of a formal address has become somewhat antiquated. In the mod...

On Friday, our nation will observe Veterans Day, our annual tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. While most of us will enjoy a day off from work or school, it is important to remember that many of our current military service people ar...

This is an exciting time to be an FAU Owl. Our students, faculty and staff continue to make me proud with their many achievements, and our highlight reel grows longer every day. Recently, FAU was awarded two significant grants - totaling $10 million - to better prepare our s...

Last week we recognized the contributions of four outstanding individuals at our annual Talon Awards. Since 1997, the Talon Awards have been presented during Homecoming week to recognize an alumnus, a student, a faculty member, and member of local or university community for...

Homecoming is underway here at FAU and we have a full week of activities planned to celebrate "Owlympics: Ignite Your Inner Champion." So far, we've celebrated with events such as the annual bonfire and concert featuring country music star Chase Bryant and CarnivOWL on our J...

At FAU, we're all about student success; our focus on that goal helped us reach the top of the state university rankings this year. Some of our greatest student success stories have come out of FAU High, our A-rated high school located on the Boca campus, where students can ...

As we enter flu season, FAU is pleased to now offer free influenza vaccinations to all employees and their spouses. Students already receive free flu shots. Employees and spouses can take advantage of this program at the Benefits Fair on Oct. 26 or in the Student Health Serv...

This past weekend, FAU hosted more than 3,200 students and family, including more than 1,100 potential Owls, at our third annual Expo. Local high school juniors and seniors with a GPA of at least 3.4 were invited to our Boca Raton campus to learn about all that FAU has to of...

FAU will welcome two new academic leaders in early 2017. Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., recently was named dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and today we announced that Phillip Boiselle, M.D., will serve as the next dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine...

All Florida Atlantic University campuses are operating under normal conditions. However, visits to campuses should not be made unless absolutely necessary. Staff need not report until Monday. ...

In preparation for Hurricane Matthew, Florida Atlantic University will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. All non-athletic events are canceled through Sunday, Oct. 9; Athletics will communicate game schedules as they become available.University offices are scheduled to re...

FAU is monitoring Hurricane Matthew, which could disrupt the university's service areas in the next few days. The status of all FAU campuses for the remainder of the week will be decided by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5.The safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors at al...

Over the weekend, the FAU Alumni Association hosted its third annual Outstanding Young Owls ceremony and reception. The "OYOs" recognize graduates under 40 years of age who are making a mark in their professions and communities.The 2016 Outstanding Young Owls are: Isabelle C...

This weekend, FAU will welcome more than 500 guests to our Boca Raton campus for Parent and Family Weekend. This is a great opportunity for our students to show off their favorite spots on campus and around Boca to their visiting families, and for the families to get a taste...

Hoy comienza el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, una celebración nacional de los logros, patrimonio y cultura de los Hispanos y Latinos. Nos enorgullecemos en el hecho de que FAU es la 27ª universidad de mayor diversidad en el país y institución de servicio a los hispanos.FAU...

Recruitment of stellar faculty is a key objective of FAU's 10-year strategic plan, and we've been extremely successful in attracting academic superstars to our team!Our most recent hire is world-renowned oceanographer and leading phytoplankton researcher Anton Post, Ph.D. &n...

Today our nation remembers the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Although 15 years have passed since that horrific day, most of us still remember it like it was yesterday, and continue to pause every year to reflect.On Friday, the FAU Police, Boca Raton Police and Boca Raton ...

Yesterday FAU shared the much-anticipated news that we've appointed a new vice president for the Division of Institutional Advancement. Danita Nias, one of the country's most successful fundraisers, will begin her new role at FAU in October. She will lead all fundraising eff...

The wait is over! FAU Football officially kicks off its 2016 season tomorrow at FAU Stadium.Pregame festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with Fan Fest on the stadium lawn and the Owl Walk in Lot 5. The Owls face the Southern Illinois Salukis at 6 p.m. During the game, we'll honor ...

Join me in wearing FAU Blue and Red on Friday, Sept. 2, in honor of College Colors Day! College Colors Day is a national celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that embody the college experience. Fans, alumni and students nationwide are encouraged to we...

As the Fall semester began this week, FAU received a $5 million gift from Phil and Susan Smith to further our College of Business. The generosity of Phil and Susan will allow us to establish The Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise, which will support the vision and strateg...

The start of the fall semester is one of my favorite days of the year. There's a sense of excitement in the air as our students return to campus, ready to begin a new academic year. This fall, I'm looking forward to cheering on our student-athletes, hearing Daymond John ...

Today is an exciting day, as FAU's incoming freshmen students move into their residence halls on the Boca Raton campus. It's great to see so many happy faces as our newest Owls enter into an exciting new chapter in their lives and prepare for their first time living away fro...

On Tuesday, Florida Atlantic University celebrated the accomplishments of our summer graduates at three commencement ceremonies. More than 1,800 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees. As always, we had a tremendously diverse class, with graduates ranging in ag...

Today, members of the sixth incoming class of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine will receive their first doctor's white coats, an important rite of passage into the profession of medicine. The donning of the white coat symbolically confirms the student's commitment ...

In spring 2014, 16-year-old Grace Bush made national news when she graduated from FAU with a degree in criminal justice, magna cum laude, one week BEFORE getting her high school diploma. Now 18, Grace is making news again, along with her 19-year-old sister Gabrielle. Both re...

On Monday, Dr. Ellen S. Goldey will join the FAU family as dean of the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. Dean Goldey spent the last 20 years at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor in Biology and previously served as chai...

While many students use the summer to travel, work or take additional classes, some combine all three with an immersive internship experience. One of those students is Honors College junior and Flagler Scholar, Christy Folk. She recently interned with the Environmental Servi...

Today marks 50 days until the start of football season! I hope you will join me at FAU Stadium on Sept. 3 for the Owls' season opener against Southern Illinois. This promises to be an exciting season for FAU Football fans, with six home games plus two away games in Miami. We...

Last weekend, we learned the sad news that Holocaust survivor and activistElie Wiesel passed away at the age of 87. Wiesel devoted his life to educating others about the plight of Jews and other oppressed populations around the world. In 1986, he was awarded the Nobel Peace ...

As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of our nation's independence, I'm reminded of all we have to be thankful for - freedom of speech and religion, equal rights, and access to education - just to name a few. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to the brave men and w...

If you've been on campus lately, you may have noticed the temporary fencing around the Breezeway and adjacent buildings. The fencing is there because the Breezeway is getting a makeover! Since 1961, the Breezeway has been "Main Street FAU," linking the four original building...

This week the FAU community came together to show our support for those affected by the mass shooting in Orlando. Students, faculty and staff lined up to give blood. A number of people gathered to remember the victims at a vigil at the Schmidt College of Medicine, follo...

I know I speak for the entire Florida Atlantic University community when I say that our thoughts are with everyone who was affected by the mass shooting in Orlando on Sunday. In light of this tragedy, FAU's Division of Student Affairs, College of Medicine, and Peace, Justice...

I often use the phrase "playing to win" when talking about our goal to make FAU America's fastest improving university. One program that truly embodies that philosophy is our MBA in Sport Management. The program recently was ranked third out of more than 600 programs worldwi...

This week Gov. Rick Scott visited FAU's Pine Jog Environmental Education Center in West Palm Beach for the ceremonial signing of Legacy Florida. The bill creates dedicated funding to protect Florida's environment, including up to $200 million for Everglades restoration.A maj...

This is a great week for higher education in Florida. On Monday, we had the pleasure of hosting Gov. Rick Scott on FAU's Boca Raton campus. He ceremonially signed HB 7019, a bill that will make higher education in our state more affordable.In addition to creating greater cla...

This week we celebrated the launch of "The Boy and the Dolphin," written by FAU alumnus and benefactor Dick Schmidt '70. This heartwarming novel tells the story of a decade-long friendship between a boy and a bottlenose dolphin in the mid-1950s. It is Dick's first book, but ...

The end-of-semester celebration continued this week as 3,194 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees during six commencement ceremonies. They join more than 149,000 alumni who have graduated from FAU since 1964.Our spring graduates range in age from 17 to 70 and...

Last night I had the great pleasure of introducing Brent Burns, BBA '81 as the 74th inductee into the FAU Alumni Association's Hall of Fame. Brent joined distinguished alumni from eight of FAU's colleges in being recognized for their exceptional service and commitment to the...

Today was another day of great celebration at FAU, as the 61 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine Class of 2016 became the nation's newest physicians. Proud family and friends cheered as the graduates walked across the stage of the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts...

Congratulations to the FAU softball team on clinching the Conference USA East Division title, and to junior Kylee Hanson on being named Conference USA Pitcher of the Week for the fifth time this season! The Owls are now ranked no. 24 in the USA Softball poll and no. 23 in th...

Today we celebrated a transformational gift from Bobby and Barbara Campbell: $5 million to create the Bobby and Barbara Campbell Academic Success Center in the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence. This gift from the Campbells boosts our funds raised t...

On Thursday, incoming State Senate President Joe Negron concluded his tour of Florida's public universities with a stop at FAU's College of Business on the Boca Raton campus. One of Sen. Negron's top priorities is raising the profile of Florida's state university system and ...

Congratulations to the Owls baseball team on their big win against the Miami Hurricanes! The No. 17 Owls beat the top-ranked team 4-3 on Wednesday night in Miami. It was the third time the Owls have defeated a ranked team this season, and only the sixth loss for the Hurrican...

Saturday was the annual REDBLUE spring football game at FAU Stadium. This game was the last time we were able to see the Owls in action before the 2016 football season.This also is the time of year when the spring semester is winding down. In just a few weeks we'll celebrate...

This weekend we celebrated one of FAU's great traditions, the annual fundraising gala, at FAU Stadium. As always, the gala was a wonderful opportunity for faculty and staff, alumni and friends of FAU to get together and celebrate our achievements over the past year while rai...

Monday evening, I received the sad news that Leon Charney, an unsung American hero and champion of world peace, had passed away. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Charney last December when he was awarded an FAU honorary doctorate in recognition of the pivotal role he played...

Friday I had the pleasure of participating in what has become one of my favorite events of the year, Match Day for our Schmidt College of Medicine. Match Day is the national program that pairs new physicians with hospital-based residency programs and takes place at the same ...

What an exciting week for Florida Atlantic University! The Board of Governors released the scores and rankings for the 11 universities that participate in the state's performance-based funding metrics. Incredibly, FAU is No. 1 on the list with 84 points out of possible ...

I'm constantly amazed by the accomplishments of our FAU High School students. You may recall seeing a few in the news for receiving bachelor's degrees from FAU before graduating from high school. Recently, a freshman named Hannah Herbst has been in the spotlight for her scie...

It's spring at FAU, which means that one of my favorite events is right around the corner. The annual FAU Gala will take place Saturday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at FAU Stadium. As always, the Gala will be a multi-level event with gourmet dining, full open bar, exciting live ent...

FAU recently received a gift of $260,000 from SNCF America, Inc., a subsidiary of the state-owned national railway of France, to support our Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education. The Center provides training and resources for teachers involved with Holocaust, geno...

It's no secret that I'm extremely proud of FAU's distinction as the most racially, ethnically and culturally diverse state university in Florida, and I'm reminded of that richness of diversity as we celebrate Black History Month with a full schedule of events.FAU's celebrati...

Education is about discovery, and FAU researchers have been invited by the Old Vero Ice Age Site Committee to be a partner in one of the biggest discoveries of all time: the Old Vero Man archaeological project, which is producing evidence that human beings lived in Florida 1...

Supporters of Florida's State University System spoke with one voice last week at a press conference in Tallahassee announcing the launch of the "Think Florida" campaign, which is focused on taking the relationship between business and higher education to a whole new level. ...

My Owl pride is showing today as I congratulate FAU's College of Business and Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing on their ascent up the U.S. News & World Report rankings of the nation's best online graduate programs. The 2016 rankings show our College of Business advan...

There's a sense of energy in the air as students return from the winter holiday and begin a new year at FAU. They've brought our campuses back to life as only students can - walking, skating or cycling to class, meeting friends in the food court for lunch, tossing Frisbees o...

As the curtain goes up on a new year, there's lots of excitement at FAU. This university is on the move as never before, offering students unprecedented opportunities for success whatever their academic and career goals may be. We're moving FAU forward with unbridled ambitio...

Today I had the privilege of presenting an honorary doctorate to a truly great American. In 1978, when President Jimmy Carter sought to open peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt, he needed the assistance of someone who could go through "back door channels" to reach th...

My favorite day of the semester is graduation day, when I get to shake the hands of students receiving degrees and wish them well. This rite of passage was especially memorable last week, when the graduating class included 89-year-old Betty Reilly. The audience exploded with...

This is a week of celebration at FAU as we prepare to confer degrees on members of the Fall 2015 graduating class. In five ceremonies at the Kaye Auditorium on Thursday and Friday, 2,533 students will receive bachelor's, master's, specialist's and doctoral degrees. An honora...

Last Friday I was privileged to deliver the 2015 State of the University Address - my second since becoming FAU's president. The past year has been filled with accomplishments, and it was exciting for me to share some highlights with students, faculty, staff and special gues...

While we all enjoy the holidays, the end of the year is an especially hectic time for university students. There are papers to be written, projects to be finished, final exams to be taken and a lot of loose ends to tie up. It's very important to manage stress, and FAU is...

FAU will welcome home some very special Owls Friday when members of the original graduating class - the Class of 1965 - return to the Boca Raton campus to be honored. The FAU Alumni Association has created a new organization called the Majestic Owls Society to celebrate the ...

Today is an exciting day for FAU! This afternoon I had the privilege of announcing another major gift from one of the university's most dedicated supporters, Christine E. Lynn. A visionary philanthropist whose generosity has touched the lives of countless thousands of people...

Florida Atlantic University is honored to host Dr. Yitshak Kreiss, Israel's former Surgeon General, for more than a week of lectures and presentations to our students and greater campus community. A world-renowned expert in military medicine, disaster management and health a...

Once again, Owl Nation is grateful to one of its most loyal friends, Eleanor Baldwin, as she makes another transformational gift to FAU. Her newest act of generosity was announced at halftime during Saturday's football game: $1 million to name the History and Tradition Hall ...

Florida Atlantic University is all about student success. We take great pride in the achievements of our graduates, especially when they distinguish themselves in their professions at an early age. To recognize graduates under 40 years old who are already making their mark i...

Florida's K-12 system has many programs to help students with developmental disabilities advance academically, but a void has long existed at the college level. That's about to change. FAU has just announced plans to launch the Academy for Community Inclusion, which will giv...

Fortunately for Florida Atlantic University, Tropical Storm Erika dissipated over the weekend and ended up posing little or no threat to our region. We are all very grateful for that. Nevertheless, many of us experienced inclement weather as a result of the storm, and I ...

FAU's first home football game of the 2015 season will kick off at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, as the Owls face the University of Miami Hurricanes in a nationally televised contest. FAU Stadium is expected to host a capacity crowd, so now's the time to get your tickets! Student...

FAU's participation in the 2015 Palm Beach County Heart Walk will get off to a spirited start at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, at our kick-off event in the Majestic Palm Room of the Student Union on the Boca campus. Faculty, staff and students are invited to take part in this free...

On Sunday, FAU will host its largest-ever Freshman Convocation as more than 3,600 first-time-in-college students are welcomed to the university community. This rite of passage marks an important transition in the lives of our youngest students, launching them into a whole ne...

It's been said that the definition of a true friend is someone who'll help you move. Owl Nation has built a tradition around that great favor. Just before the beginning of every fall semester, the call goes out for volunteers to help new and returning residential students ge...

Last Friday marked the retirement of Sue Skemp, a 1981 alumna who capped an extraordinary career in mechanical engineering by returning to her alma mater in 2008 to lead a critically important initiative. As executive director of the FAU-based Southeast National Marine Renew...

The FAU community participates in the Palm Beach County Heart Walk every year as teams of students, faculty and staff come together. Teams are now forming for the 2015 Heart Walk, which will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, in downtown West Palm Beach. To start or join an F...

Today, the Board of Trustees approved the University's budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year, based on the legislature's Friday passage of the General Appropriations Act. I'm happy to report the outlook is positive for Florida Atlantic University. Most important is the fact tha...

Late last month, another stellar faculty member joined Florida Atlantic University - another game-changer who will help put FAU on the national stage. James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., joined the faculty of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. An internationally known ex...

A year's worth of hard work designing, building and testing a racing car paid off when our team placed among the top 25 competitors at the recent 2015 Formula SAE event at Michigan International Speedway.  Out of 118 teams from universities around the world, FAU finishe...

This week, FAU High School celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2015 - the 11th graduating class in the innovative school's history. Once again, the students won high academic distinctions, with seven receiving national honors. Included in their number are a National Me...

This week Florida Atlantic University celebrated the accomplishments of the largest graduating class in its history as undergraduate and graduate degrees were awarded to 3,268 students. Our spring graduates range in age from 17-year-old John Sousa, who received his bachelor'...

The people of Nepal are going through unbelievable suffering as they struggle to recover from Saturday's magnitude-7.8 earthquake. At this writing, almost 4,000 people are known dead in Nepal, India and China, with more than 7,000 injured. Powerful aftershocks are still bein...

Today will go down in Florida Atlantic University history as the day the first class of MDs graduated from FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. Family and friends cheered as 53 students walked across the stage of the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium ...

FAU's initiative to make hands-on research opportunities available to undergraduates in all majors has been under way for just a few years, but it already is making a tremendous difference in the quality of the educational experience for our students. This week the Office of...

Cheers and applause rang out as members of the inaugural class of FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine became the first FAU medical students to participate in Match Day, the national program that pairs new physicians with hospital-based residency programs. Excitement...

Today, Florida Atlantic University received wonderful news. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff, FAU improved its standing in the State University System Florida Board of Governors' performance-based funding model by 13 points. This is a magnifice...

If you're an undergraduate who has not yet committed to a major field of study, there's no better time to do it than now. This is "I Declared Week" at FAU and many resources are available to help you make your decision, including special advising sessions offered by the coll...

Today FAU, Scripps Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience made one of the most exciting announcements in South Florida history. The university is joining forces with these internationally known research giants to launch cooperative programs that will o...

Three nationally prominent researchers have come on board at FAU, and I want to offer them a warm welcome on behalf of the university community. Dr. Daniel Flynn, a renowned breast cancer researcher, stepped into the top leadership position in our Division of Research ea...

On Valentine's Day, the FAU community paid tribute to a man whose love for FAU was boundless - Arthur Jaffe, the founder and first curator of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts in the Wimberly Library. Arthur passed away on Jan. 25 at the age of 93. Although he "officially" ...

Yesterday heralded a new era for FAU football as 24 talented players signed National Letters of Intent to become Owls. They joined three players enrolled in January, giving us the most promising line-up of newcomers in FAU history. The class includes six players from Pal...

The shortage of elementary school teachers in Palm Beach and Broward counties is growing more urgent, with thousands more needed over the next five years. Florida Atlantic University has long ranked as the chief provider of public school teachers to both counties, and now FA...

This weekend we received the sad news that Arthur Jaffe died at the age of 93. Arthur spent the last 15 years of his life at FAU, serving as curator of the Jaffe Center for Book Arts in the Wimberly Library and holding the Ario S. Hyams endowed professorship. In 2011, he was...

FAU's busy commuter students now have a faster, easier, more convenient way to talk to an academic adviser. Thanks to an innovative program launched this month called "Get Wise: Advising on the Go," they can access this important service in two parking garages on the Boca ca...

As the spring semester shifts into high gear, things can get pretty hectic for students. If you need help with anything, from balancing your classes with your work schedule and social life to dealing with stress and anxiety, remember that many resources are available to you ...

As we begin a new semester we raise the curtain on an exciting world of possibilities. This is a time to set our sights on the future and go after our goals with renewed energy and purpose. As a university community, we will move forward in 2015, taking FAU to greater height...

As the end of this eventful year draws near, I want to express sincere thanks to everyone in the FAU community for giving such a warm welcome to Carolyn, me and our girls. We're excited to be here and are looking forward to the year ahead, when the university will move forwa...

The fall semester has flown by, and this week we're celebrating the graduation of nearly 2,500 students. Five commencement ceremonies will be held in the Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium today and tomorrow. Once again, our graduating class is richly diverse. Students receivin...

Today, we announced the largest donation in Florida Atlantic University's history - a $16 million gift from the Schmidt Family Foundation that will be used to build a world-class student resource center on the Boca Raton campus. The Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and At...

While every week at FAU is full of activities, this one is really jam-packed. We're participating in two worldwide observances - Global Entrepreneurship Week and International Education Week. Both celebrate the opportunities for growth and prosperity that can be realized in ...

I know I speak for the entire Florida Atlantic University community when I say our thoughts are with everyone associated with Florida State University at this difficult time. At our university, the safety of our students, faculty and staff is always our No. 1 priority. We wo...

November is International Education Month, and FAU joins colleges and universities across the U.S. to celebrate the value of study abroad and student exchange programs, second language acquisition, and the enrichment that international students and faculty bring to campus li...

On Veterans Day we pause to pay tribute to the men and women who have served in the armed forces of our great country, risking their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. One day a year hardly seems sufficient to thank them, so at FAU we thank them every day. ...

When a wonderful thing happens against all odds it's sometimes called a miracle. That's exactly what a very grateful family is saying about the recovery of a new mother whose heart stopped for 45 minutes - and then started again - as an FAU medical school resident played a r...

Saturday, the last day of this year's week-long Homecoming celebration, brought thousands of potential FAU alumni to campus to attend our second expo for high school students. This time, the visiting students were from high schools throughout Broward County. Nearly 10,000 st...

Nothing tops Homecoming, and this year Homecoming Week offers more entertainment than ever before.  A wide variety of events will take place on the Boca, Davie, Dania Beach, downtown Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter campuses, culminating on Saturday, Nov. 1, when the Owls me...

Today we held FAU's first expo for high school students, and things couldn't have gone better! The weather was perfect as several thousand Palm Beach County high school students and their parents streamed onto the Boca campus to get information about the university and cheer...

Students who attend Florida Atlantic University have so many options to immerse themselves in learning, research and a wide array of student activities. We also have a beautiful football stadium and exciting football team. I frequently refer to many of these as FAU's hidden ...

In what must have been the most exciting football game in school history, the Owls pulled off a last-minute victory Saturday evening against the University of Texas-San Antonio. Coming from behind with 2:15 on the clock, Jaquez Johnson threw a 15-yard pass to Nate Terry who ...

Zipcars are coming to FAU on Wednesday, which also is Campus Sustainability Day. You've probably heard about Zipcar, the car-sharing service that's becoming popular in cities around the country. Rather than drive your car into the city, you can use a Zipcar for $7.50 an hour...

What a game! The Owls took flight last night to bring us the first of many wins on the newly named Howard Schnellenberger Field. Quarterback Jaquez Johnson led the action, throwing 15-of-20 for 318 yards and three touchdowns. He set a new school record for most yards per att...

Are you ready for some football? Today is the day we've all been waiting for! The first home game of the season will kick off at 7 p.m. in FAU Stadium. The Owls will face Tulsa in what promises to be a really exciting game. Let's fill the stands with red and blue as we celeb...

Universities around the country will celebrate College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 29, and this year a lot of exciting things will be happening here at FAU. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear their FAU gear throughout the day and take part in as many activitie...

The fall semester is up and running, and this year it's really special, marking the 50th anniversary of the day FAU opened its doors to a charter student body of 867 local residents. The exact opening day was Sept. 14, 1964 - six days behind schedule because of Hurricane Cle...

Everywhere you look these days, FAU students are winning national recognition for their musical talents. Most recently in the spotlight are 16-year-old freshman Emil Liakhovetski and his 14-year-old brother Dariel, a fantastic cello-playing duo who blew away the "America's G...

FAU teams are now forming for the Palm Beach Heart Walk, which for many years has attracted the enthusiastic participation of our students, faculty and staff. This year's organizational effort will get under way at a kick-off event on Monday, July 21, at 3 p.m. in the Majest...

Students receiving bachelor's degrees from FAU are among those earning the highest first-year incomes in the state, according to a report just released by the Florida Department of Education. The median first-year salary for new FAU graduates is $35,890, more than $2,000 bet...

I said when I arrived at FAU a few months ago that this university has what it takes to make its mark internationally, and we're already seeing evidence of that. Our Sport Management MBA is ranked the fourth best program of its kind in North America and the sixth best in the...

FAU made history this week by becoming the first organization in the country to receive a lease from the U.S. government to test ocean energy generating turbines in a federal body of water. The five-year lease was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Oce...

Florida Atlantic University applauds the Legislature's passage of a new law that will allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates at Florida's public colleges and universities. We stated our support for this legislation two months ago when we joined the Florida...

Hello, Owls! It's time for us to make some waves! On Thursday, the Owl community will come together for One Day, One Wave - a 24-hour online giving and social media campaign that will allow us to unite behind our great university. The purpose of this one-day campaign is ...

It's Spring Commencement Week, one of the most important times of the year at FAU. On Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, we'll celebrate the graduation of 2,891 students in six ceremonies that will take place in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on the Bo...

Our men's basketball team scored a slam dunk this month when Michael Curry signed on as head coach. Coach Curry is an NBA veteran who played professionally for 11 years and was head coach of the Detroit Pistons. Even more important to all of us at FAU is the fact that he has...

There is a most compelling characteristic that I witness within the Florida Atlantic University DNA. It is a strong willingness and desire to reach out a helping hand to the underserved. I am very inspired by this genuine spirit of generosity. We are the most diverse uni...

We got some exciting news last week when it was announced that FAU, Broward College and Palm Beach State College have been jointly awarded a $3.5 million grant by the Florida Board of Governors to create a program that will fast-track students into the high-tech workplace. T...

Like all organizations, FAU depends upon the dedication and skill of its employees to keep moving forward. With more than 3,000 people working at six campuses and centers to serve its diverse, 30,000-member student body, the university is a lot like a large corporation. In t...

Americans have a keen sense of fairness. We're quick to speak up on behalf of people who are being treated unfairly. Such a situation now exists in the case of Florida resident college-age children of undocumented aliens who are required to pay out-of-state tuition at public...

My first week as an Owls fan saw some exciting victories as our softball team beat Marshall 9-6 to win its first-ever Conference USA series, our baseball team swept two games against Boston College in the run-up to its Conference USA debut at UT San Antonio, women's basketba...

Greetings to everyone in Owl Country from the newest Owl! I'm John Kelly, and this is my first day as the president of Florida Atlantic University. I'm very proud to be here and eager to work with all of you to build the future of this dynamic young institution. I sought the...

Today marks my last day as the interim president of Florida Atlantic University, and I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to serve FAU in this way and my sincere thanks to everyone who helped me adjust to the demands of the position and make some of the hard de...

Like all university communities, we succeed best when we promote participation, freedom of expression, respect for differing opinions and the responsible pursuit of inquiry. As I have written about before, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it is vital to a healthy society that...

South Florida is home to nearly 6 million people and some of the world's most influential business leaders. When these leaders engage with Florida Atlantic University, something special happens. New opportunities arise, knowledge is shared, innovation takes place and problem...

The search for the seventh president of Florida Atlantic University came to a successful conclusion on Friday, Jan. 17, when the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to award the position to Dr. John Kelly. He is currently Vice President for Economic Development and Director ...

We support academic freedom and the freedoms of speech and association it entails, and we reject the boycott passed by the American Studies Association in the strongest terms. Their decision contradicts the very foundation of higher education in our society--to serve as a pl...

Do you know that FAU recently achieved something that few universities in our region are able to accomplish?  Although it often doesn't capture much attention outside the halls of academia, reaffirmation of accreditation is an important process that all universities mus...

Public universities in 17 states offer in-state tuition rates to military veterans, but, unfortunately, Florida isn't one of them. That could change during the 2014 session of the Florida Legislature, when two bills will be offered waiving out-of-state rates for veterans who...

The end-of-year holidays give us all a most welcome opportunity to slow down, catch our breath and think about the many blessings in our lives. At this time of year especially, the great good fortune that we enjoy contrasts sharply with the situations in which many other peo...

November is International Education Month, and FAU joins colleges and universities across the U.S. in celebrating the value of study abroad and student exchange programs, second language acquisition and the enrichment that international students and faculty bring to campus l...

I've always considered Homecoming Week one of the best parts of the fall semester, and this year's celebration is bigger and better than ever. Events are taking place on the Boca, Jupiter and Davie campuses all week long. For the full line-up, go to http://www.fau.edu/homeco...

Every year FAU's faculty and staff get the opportunity to help people in need in our area by answering the call to contribute to the United Way. This year's campaign got under way on Oct. 17 and will run through Oct. 31. The University community has been supporting the U...

Fall semester is an especially exciting time of year on most university campuses, and FAU is no exception. One very popular annual program is Parent and Family Weekend, which is coming up this weekend. From check-in at the Kaye Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 11, to Sunday br...

Over the next few days, a small student group will stage a series of events on FAU's Free Speech Lawn. The student group intends to raise political awareness of certain policies of the State of Israel with which they disagree. The group is a registered student organization a...

How about that great football game last weekend? The Owls were on fire as they beat USF 28-10, setting the stage for an exciting match-up with Middle Tennessee this Saturday, Sept. 21. This will be our first home game of the season, and I hope to see FAU Stadium packed to th...

The thoughts of all of us in the Florida Atlantic University community are with those who lost loved ones on Sept. 11, 2001. We will never stop honoring the memory of the men, women and children who lost their lives in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on that ter...

Now in its seventh year, Safety Month showcases a series of events and activities designed to raise awareness about a wide variety of safety issues impacting members of the FAU community. The goal is to provide helpful information that individuals can use to work, learn and ...

On College Colors Day, the nation celebrates the kick-off of intercollegiate athletics and the new academic year by promoting the traditions that embody the college experience and encouraging fans across America to wear their favorite college or university apparel throughout...

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Gary W. Perry, Ph.D., as Florida Atlantic University's Interim Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Perry, who until this past June 30 had served as Dean of FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has spent nearly a quarter...

Recently a few media outlets inaccurately reported that members of a Florida Atlantic University student organization were unlawfully disciplined for protesting a speaker at an event on the Boca Raton campus earlier this year.  These inaccurate reports irresponsibly rep...

Hello, FAU Nation! The summer has flown by and we stand on the threshold of a new academic year, one that holds limitless promise for our new and returning students. To help everyone get off on the right foot, the University is once again offering the warmest of welcomes. As...