FAU has hidden tunnels, but they don’t want you to explore them
Oct 16, 2024 · The underground tunnels that lie underneath the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus have long had mysterious rumors surrounding their presence. However, the rumors may not be true. “The tunnels have no nefarious background, as is often rumored,” wrote Sandra Norman, an FAU history professor, in a Sept. 9 email to the University Press.
BOT approves position criteria, taking another step forward in …
Nov 20, 2024 · After 16 public listening sessions, the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees approved the Presidential Search Committee’s finalized position criteria at Tuesday’s meeting, as the search for the next university president continues.. From late August through early September, in partnership with search firm Buffkin/Baker, the committee surveyed the FAU community to …
Men’s Basketball: The Owls take their first win in the Charleston ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball had their first game of the four-day Charleston Classic tournament on Nov. 21. The Owls (4-2) had a second-half comeback to defeat the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-1) 86-78. With the win, the Owls advance to the semifinals and will play Drake University (4-0) on Nov. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Drake is...
‘It went nowhere’: FAU Faculty Senate echoes concerns about ...
Dec 3, 2024 · As the fall 2024 semester comes to a close, the Florida Atlantic University Faculty Senate held its final meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. The senators discussed the presidential search, academic freedom and student enrollment. The Presidential Search Faculty Senate President Kimberly Dunn started off the meeting with an update about the presidential search.
Introducing FAU’s newest head coach: John Jakus
Nov 14, 2024 · John Jakus was just a kid who loved basketball. He never imagined his life would take him across the world and eventually give him his first head coaching position at Florida Atlantic University. From a very young age, Jakus played basketball in his front yard. In his youth, Jakus was a three-sport athlete, playing little...
Florida Atlantic receives $2.6 million for Hillel expansion
Sep 16, 2024 · Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach recently gifted Florida Atlantic University $2.6 million to expand and renovate its building on the Boca Raton campus.. Hillel, a resource for Jewish Student Life at FAU, opened the Levine Weinberger Center for Jewish Life on the Boca Raton campus in 2006.The Board of Trustees (BOT) approved to rename the space after Debbie Newman Bernstein, a lead donor to FAU ...
Football: Special teams coordinator Chad Lunsford steps up as …
Nov 20, 2024 · Florida Atlantic Football made an enormous decision on Monday to fire head coach Tom Herman. The removal happened after FAU lost to the Temple University Owls, 18-15, in an overtime game last Saturday. Herman finished his two-year tenure at FAU with a 6-16 record and only three conference wins. Athletic director Brian White approached Chad...
Amendment 4 puts Florida’s abortion rights in voters’ hands
Nov 1, 2024 · Abortion has been a hot-button issue since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Now, it’s on the 2024 election ballot in 11 U.S. states — and Florida Atlantic University students are divided on whether to vote “yes” or “no.” On Nov. 5, Florida voters have the opportunity to decide on...
An identify refresh: From ‘FAU’ to ‘Florida Atlantic’
Oct 9, 2024 · “FAU” is now “Florida Atlantic”—but is it really? The Division of Public Affairs at Florida Atlantic University released its Visual Standards and Messaging manual in early January, which included a strategic update to its visual identity—shifting from “FAU” to “Florida Atlantic.”. The rollout has been slower than expected, with remnants of the old logo still visible across ...
Wrapping up the year: What FAU students hope to see under the …
Dec 11, 2024 · As finals wrap up and the holiday festivities begin, students at Florida Atlantic University are starting to write Christmas lists. While students said they wanted things ranging from new technology to health and happiness, the University Press followed up by asking what they hypothetically wanted most from university officials this holiday season.