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FAU is extraordinarily proud of the outstanding accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Approximately 50 percent of the student body is classified as minority or international students, making FAU the most diverse institution in Florida’s State University System.
FAU boasts world-renowned faculty and staff, especially in the fields of environmental science, neuroscience, sensing and smart systems, and healthy aging.
The coaching staff brings a wealth of experience to FAU’s 21 intercollegiate sports, 19 of which participate with the NCAA.
Our 149,414 living alumni include U.S. and foreign dignitaries, Emmy and Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize winners, an astronaut, a congressional representative, and NFL players.
Jeron Bornstein
Jeron is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of Elite Owls and holds a leadership position on the Owls Racing Formula SAE Team as well as... more
Kevin Jacques
Kevin is double majoring in Chemistry and Biology and is an active member of the FAU student body. His advice... more
Sameer Hinduja
College of Design and Social Inquiry
Dr. Hinduja is recognized internationally for his groundbreaking work on the subjects of cyberbullying and safe social media use. more
Julie Servoss, M.D., M.P.H.
College of Medicine
Dr. Servoss joined FAU in 2007, and in her current role she is responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of a comprehensive diversity... more
Jane Caputi
College of Arts & Letters
Dr. Caputi’s primary research is in contemporary cultural studies, including popular culture, gender and violence, and environmental feminism. more
Gregg B. Fields, Ph.D., FNAI
College of Science
Dr. Fields is a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is a renowned researcher... more
Bailey Hamm
Instructional Designer, Southwest Airlines University
As an Instructional Designer, Bailey works on visual design and development of training assets and courses for the Southwest Airlines University Department... more
Eric Kelly
President at Quantum Foundation
As board chair of the Health Beginnings Systems in Palm Beach County, Kelly leads a legislatively formed delegation of community leaders in the implementation... more
Brian Rooker
Production Manager, Pilgrim Media Group
As a Production Manager, Rooker produces shows and content across many television networks and digital platforms. He advises that with the seeds FAU will plant in students, they will grow as leaders and to enjoy the ride! more
Melissa Whelchel
Director of Strategic Development, Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Upon earning her Masters of Health Administration from FAU, Whelchel was promoted to Director of Director of Strategic Development at Boca Raton Regional Hospital (BRRH)... more