FAU’s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program has opened its 2026–27 Catalytic Seed Funding Call for Proposals. Full-time faculty from all colleges are invited to apply for up to $46,500 in one-time funding to launch cross‑college, student‑centered research teams, prioritizing early research engagement and integration of AI and data science. Proposals are due May 29, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on April 28.
Learn more at fau.edu/vip.
Join the Center for SMART Health for this discussion with Dr. Adar Pelah, Research Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, & Center for Complex Systems, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, USA, & Professor, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York, UK. April 24th, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Engineering East Conference Room 405 or on Zoom.
Learn more here.
Friday, April 24 at 10 a.m., Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter. Join Florida Atlantic University for a special Arbor Day Celebration honoring America 250. Featuring a keynote address by Dr. Jon Moore, Professor of Biology, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College; a native plant sale; and tours of the Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum. Proceeds from the plant sale benefit ongoing arboretum initiatives.
Register here.
President Adam Hasner invites you to join us for the Annual Employee Service Awards Ceremony
April 16, 2026
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
The Owls Perch
Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence
Boca Raton campus
Honoring team members who have reached 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50-year service milestones in 2025.
A reception hosted by President Hasner and First Lady Jillian Hasner will immediately follow the ceremony in the Hyundai Deck.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Join Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) as we celebrate inclusion, empowerment, and the incredible talents of our community through a full lineup of events and resources!
Highlights include:
Whether you’re a parent, educator, self-advocate, or ally – there’s something for everyone to learn, connect, and celebrate acceptance.
Check the full schedule in the image or visit www.autism.fau.edu for details, registration, and more.
Let’s spread acceptance and support together!
Need to get certified? Join Outdoor Recreation’s Experiential Education team to complete your Adult CPR/AED certification course. The American Red Cross course will be offered at the Fitness & Recreation Center. Various training dates are open now through April 23.
Visit OwlRec.FAU.edu for all dates and times. Space is limited! Reserve your spot today.
The Colleges of Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work & Criminal Justice, through their collaborative Center for SMART Health, are delighted to announce the third SEED Funding initiative open to the entire Florida Atlantic faculty research community.
This initiative focuses on health and in particular, the following areas: (1) cancer, (2) neurodegenerative diseases, (3) social and behavioral health with a focus on substance abuse and addiction, (4) applications of artificial intelligence and data science, (5) leveraging the TriNetX database for clinical and translational research, and (6) strategies for data collection and the development of clean, high-quality analytics pipelines.
Learn more here.
Join your colleagues on March 23, 2026, for the Teaching with Technology Showcase, a one-day, in-person event focused on Transforming Education with Artificial Intelligence.
Sessions will be faculty-led and proposal-driven, with hands-on workshops, live demos, and a catered lunch. Content will be organized around the following focus areas:
The event features a keynote by Dr. Randal Schober of Point Loma Nazarene University, sharing practical, research-based strategies through the Bloom-AI Framework.
Faculty are invited to attend or submit a proposal to share real-world AI teaching practices.
Schmidt Family Complex | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Proposal deadline: February 6, 2026
Registration is now open.
Learn more or submit a proposal at https://www.fau.edu/twts/.
Florida Atlantic University is launching an exciting new paid internship program that allows juniors and seniors who have completed a minimum of 60 credits in all majors to gain experience in local government agencies and non-profit organizations. The Civic Owls internship program, funded by the President’s Office, will kick off in Spring 2026 and will be offered every Fall and Spring semester thereafter.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
We’d love your input as we plan the upcoming year’s health and wellness initiatives for our campus community! Your feedback will help us design events, activities, and resources that best support the well-being of our faculty and staff.
Please take a moment to complete our short Health & Wellness Interest Survey by clicking the link below:
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLSEBlZezHrUo5vOB0BPgZ09yc-W-l9oCaALduD43NyzJGzw/viewform?usp=dialog
Your responses will be kept anonymous, and the survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your voice matters — thank you for helping us create meaningful wellness opportunities for our FAU community!
Sincerely,
Florida Atlantic University Health & Wellness Committee Division of Student Affairs