Earlier this week, Florida Atlantic University welcomed Adam Hasner as its eighth president. President Hasner shared a letter to the university community highlighting his appreciation and excitement for the opportunities that lay ahead. In the coming days, President Hasner will visit Florida Atlantic campuses to personally engage with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community leaders.
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Charna Larkin, visionary philanthropist and champion of education, recently received an honorary doctorate degree from Florida Atlantic University. For over 20 years, Charna’s dedication to Florida Atlantic has transformed the study of American history, civic literacy, and student scholarship. Through the Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency, the Presidential Book Series, and a generous endowment, she has left an indelible mark on generations of students and scholars.
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You can make a difference when you drive with the new Florida Atlantic license plate. Each purchase directly supports student scholarships. Florida Atlantic license plates are available for purchase at any county tax collector’s office. Complete the interest form at the link below to learn how to get your plate online or over the phone.
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Established in 2023, as a result of a generous gift from Molly and William Ford, the Molly Ford Scholarship Fund provides the opportunity for first-generation students to graduate debt-free with a university degree. The Ford scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, housing, wrap-around services, and experiential learning, including internships and study abroad opportunities, providing valuable experiences that may have been out of reach for many students.
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Established by a national expert in human trafficking diagnosis and intervention, the Dr. Heidi Schaeffer Resilience, Hope, and Healing Fund supports social work students as they complete their clinical practicum placements, a requirement to graduate and work in the field professionally. This vital experience allows students to dedicate themselves more fully to their practicum experience and prepares them for post-graduate success as the social workers of tomorrow.
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Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Horizon Society luncheon, honoring new and existing members of this prestigious group. Horizon Society members help create innovative academic and community programs, and support student scholarships and faculty research opportunities by remembering Florida Atlantic’s students and programs with gifts from their estates. Horizon Society members are forever linked to Florida Atlantic, its mission, students, and scholars, who will continue to make a difference in the lives of others.
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In a comprehensive review published in the journal Healthcare, researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University in collaboration with Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital – part of Baptist Health – identified the current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its possibilities, realities and frontiers to provide a roadmap for future advancements.
Florida Atlantic men's basketball team is advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2025 American Athletic Conference Tournament after beating Charlotte, 64-59, on Thursday afternoon. The Owls' postseason run will continue today in a matchup versus No. 4 seed Tulane at 3 p.m. on ESPN2.
Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Ceremony
April 15, 2025, 6 p.m., Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center
