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FAU Received $1.5 Million Gift for Engineering and Biology Scholarships

Florida Atlantic University has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for students studying ocean and mechanical engineering and biology. Through this gift, the Carlssons will support students who share their passion for the fields they pursued.

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Time is Running Out in the “Owl Access” Online Auction!

The Soirée 65 auction is underway with a wide range of items and experiences available. The bidding window has been extended through April 1, 2026, at 12 p.m., giving you even more time to place your bids.

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FAU Ascends to ‘A’ Grade on National Campus Antisemitism Report Card

Florida Atlantic University has risen to an “A” grade from the Anti-Defamation League on its 2026 Campus Antisemitism Report Card, which provides objective information about the current state of antisemitism on college campuses nationwide and evaluates institutional efforts to address it. 

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FAU Lands $4.5M U.S. Air Force T-1A Jayhawk Flight Simulator

FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a U.S. Air Force T-1A Jayhawk Mixed Reality and 3D Motion flight simulator, valued at approximately $4.5 million, through an in-kind grant from the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research to FAU’s Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence.

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Florida Atlantic to Host Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony

The Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony connects alumni and the Florida Atlantic community, celebrating and recognizing the remarkable achievements of individuals across a wide range of industries. This year’s Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Awards will take place on Friday, April 10.

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FAU Harbor Branch Receives Gift for Environmental Research

Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute received a $300,000 gift from the Robertson Family Fund for marine research. The funding will support studies on coral and seagrass populations, supporting coastal conservation and restoration efforts. 

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Tropical Shipping Gift Supports Supply Chain Management Program at FAU College of Business

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and Tropical Shipping recently celebrated the naming of the Tropical Shipping Study Room at the Schmidt Family Complex on the Boca Raton campus. The event recognized a gift made by Tropical Shipping to support the College of Business’ Supply Chain Management Program. 

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FAU, Palm Beach County Form Partnership to Strengthen Local Workforce

Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach County have entered into a collaborative partnership designed to align academic excellence with the workforce needs of the public sector. Through a newly established Memorandum of Understanding, this partnership will strengthen the regional talent pipeline, support economic development, and create expanded career opportunities for students across the region.

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Autumn Courtney Wins Amateur Athlete of the Year

Autumn Courtney, senior pitcher for the Florida Atlantic softball team, was recently named Amateur Athlete of the Year by the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame. This marks the second straight year an Owl softball player has received the honor, following Trinity Schlotterbeck in 2025.

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