Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $1.5 million gift from the Aaron Family Foundation and Ubicquia, Inc., to establish the Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure. Ubicquia, a global leader in artificial intelligence-driven smart infrastructure, will partner with Florida Atlantic to advance research in industrial sensors, AI and real-time analytics that strengthen power grids, improve energy efficiency, and enhance public safety. The center will create hands-on opportunities for students and faculty to collaborate with industry and public utilities on real-world projects that shape the future of intelligent infrastructure.
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In commemoration of the continued generosity shown by Michelle and Michael Hagerty, FAU Athletics unveiled the Hagerty Family Athletics Village monument sign during a recent gathering. The sign, which stands nearly 15-feet high and includes a double-sided LED digital display, is situated at the corner of University Drive and Volusia Street at the main entrance to the Hagerty Family Athletics Village. Michelle and Michael made an initial transformative gift of $5 million towards the creation of the Hagerty Family Athletics Village in 2022, with another significant gift from the couple announced last December.
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Nearly 70 Florida Atlantic University faculty members have been recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists, according to the annual Stanford–Elsevier ranking. This distinction highlights Florida Atlantic’s growing global impact across disciplines, with honorees representing fields spanning engineering, science, medicine, business, neuroscience, nursing, the humanities, marine science, and criminology and criminal justice. The recognition is based on standardized citation metrics that measure research influence and productivity across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields.
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Florida Atlantic University hosted the annual Talon Leadership and Service Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2025, honoring outstanding alumni, students, faculty and community members. The awards are designed to highlight exceptional leadership and service to the university. The President’s Talon Award was presented to philanthropists Michelle and Michael Hagerty in recognition of their transformational impact on the university and its athletic programs. Susan Skemp ’81, former executive director of the Florida Atlantic-based Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center, received the Richard L. Schmidt Alumni Talon Award. The Faculty Talon Award was presented to Dr. Deborah Floyd, who has served Florida Atlantic for more than 25 years as a faculty member specializing in higher education leadership. The Student Talon Award was awarded to Shania Grant ’24, a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in criminology and criminal justice.
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The Polen Capital – Florida Atlantic University Foundation Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) gives College of Business students the opportunity to gain real-world financial investment experience to prepare them for a competitive job market after graduation. During the SMIF course, students conduct financial analysis to identify undervalued stocks. By managing a portfolio with real money at stake, students gain practical experience and earn a competitive edge in future job interviews. A generous donation from Dan Davidowitz and Polen Capital Management, LLC matched by the Florida Atlantic University Foundation established the fund in 2023.
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Florida Atlantic University has received a $3 million, five-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to lead a transformative community initiative designed to prevent substance use among South Florida’s youth. The new program will implement evidence-based, trauma-informed prevention strategies to reach more than 3,000 youth across Palm Beach and Broward counties over the next five years.
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A manatee that had been successfully rehabilitated after a suspected boat strike injury was released Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The manatee, an adult male dubbed “Harbor Tee,” had been spotted in the channel at Harbor Branch by members of the institute’s Marine Mammal Stranding and Population Assessment team in June. After his release, Harbor Tee stayed nearby for several minutes, even returning to the boat ramp briefly as the crowd dispersed.
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The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands is officially expanding its footprint to South Florida, bringing its iconic celebration of HBCU excellence, music, and culture to Florida Atlantic University and the Palm Beaches. The inaugural Palm Beaches edition will take place January 15–18, 2026, with the main event set for Saturday, January 17, at Flagler Credit Union Stadium on the Florida Atlantic campus in Boca Raton.
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