‘We don’t have the final timeline’: FAU Presidential Search …
Sep 26, 2024 · The Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee has more work to do as the search for the next President is believed to continue until next semester. The committee raised concerns about the language of the recommended position criteria and questions about the diverse reach of candidates for the next university president at the Sept. 25...
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 …
Students get riled up at political debate moderated by Turning …
Oct 6, 2024 · Students got a bit heated at an FAU student debate on Oct. 4, moderated by the student chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Republican, Democratic and Independent students were present to discuss the U.S. presidential election. The event, which TPUSA advertised as “Democratic Students vs. FAU College Republicans” on …
UNIVERSITY PRESS – Florida Atlantic University's first student-run …
December 17 BOT approves $22 million deal to change FAU football stadium name; December 13 FAU pitchers: Their road back to health; December 13 Carrying the weight: Disabled TA uses comedy to break teaching boundaries; December 12 Immigration, reproductive rights among key issues for FAU students heading into Trump’s second term; December 11 Wrapping up the year: What FAU students hope to ...
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...
College life in high school: The experiences of FAUHS students
Nov 21, 2024 · Alyssa Policella is graduating this fall from Florida Atlantic University at only 19 years old and gives credit to FAU High School’s (FAUHS) academic program for her acceleration. Founded in 2004, FAUHS offers a pathway for selected students to get an early head-start on their college career. These students complete a rigorous ninth-grade experience offered...
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...
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...
Men’s Basketball: Owls attains a 22-point win over Jacksonville for …
Dec 11, 2024 · Following a heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss on Nov. 30, the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team (6-5) went on the road to Florida International University (3-6). They came out with a 10-point win over their long-standing Panther rivals. The Owls entered their home court once again on Dec. 10 to host Jacksonville University Dolphins (5-5) in...
Many experts, one issue: Why young voters are missing from the …
Oct 31, 2024 · While young people have risen to the forefront of social movements and civic engagement, translating that enthusiasm into electoral participation is a different story. A recent study by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) indicated that nearly one-third of young people ages 18-29 who did not vote in the...