The Florida Atlantic University Foundation raised more than $72.5 million from nearly 11,000 donors at the end of the 2025 fiscal year – the second largest amount raised in the university’s history. This record-breaking support is fueling groundbreaking research, student success, and bold new initiatives across all campuses. Thanks to the generosity of its supporters, Florida Atlantic continues to expand its impact and transform lives.
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Last week, Florida Atlantic University celebrated the achievements of nearly 1,800 graduates during three in-person commencement ceremonies held in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium. The Class of Summer 2025 included an inspiring range of students — from 17 to 71 years old. Among the degree recipients were 222 first-generation students, 50 who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, and individuals representing 64 countries.
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Florida Atlantic University has released the inaugural annual report for the new Florida Office of Ocean Economy, established in 2024 and now housed at Florida Atlantic to drive sustainable growth in ocean-linked industries. The report underscores the ocean’s pivotal role in Florida’s economy — highlighting that in 2023, ocean-driven activities supported approximately 909,000 jobs, generated $59 billion in labor income, and contributed $96 billion in Gross State Product.
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Florida Atlantic University has received a generous $780,000 gift establishing the W. William Stewart Science Scholarship Fund, an endowed award designed to support students in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. By reducing financial barriers, this fund allows students to focus more fully on their education, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead in their field.
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Florida Atlantic University’s MobileMinds program, part of the Stiles‑Nicholson Brain Institute, has expanded into Broward County — taking hands-on neuroscience education directly into classrooms and community spaces thanks to a generous gift from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward. Since its inception in Palm Beach County, the MobileMinds program has now reached more than 22,740 students in 55 schools over four years.
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Now in its 25th year, Florida Atlantic’s Semester by the Sea program at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers students immersive, hands-on training in marine science. This transformative experience is made possible through the generous support of Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, empowering the next generation of ocean and environmental scientists.
At Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the white coat ceremony last week honored the newest cohort of students formally entering their clinical training, marking a milestone in their journey to becoming physicians. Meanwhile, the incoming Class of 2029 began orientation with excitement and purpose, stepping into a rigorous program shaped by the legacy of those now donning their white coats
Florida Atlantic Athletics, in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, has announced plans for the First Saturday in Paradise and Duffy's Sports Grill Fan Fest. The event, which is free and open to the public, is set for Saturday, August 16, at Flagler Credit Union Stadium, beginning at 5 p.m. The Saturday evening event includes activities outside the stadium in the Fan Zone, with stadium gates opening at 7 p.m., for events inside the stadium. The night is capped by a spectacular drone show at approximately 8:45 p.m.
