Florida Atlantic University /tags/florida-atlantic-university Florida Atlantic University en-US WLRN Thu, 02 May 2024 13:12:18 GMT Florida in 50 years: Study says land conservation can buffer destructive force of climate change /environment/2024-05-02/florida-in-50-years-study-says-land-conservation-can-buffer-destructive-force-of-climate-change A new report by scientists from four major Florida universities, the wildlife corridor — if completed — will not only allow wildlife to survive in the coming decades, it will make climate change less destructive to humans. Thu, 02 May 2024 13:12:18 GMT /environment/2024-05-02/florida-in-50-years-study-says-land-conservation-can-buffer-destructive-force-of-climate-change Bill Kearney | Sun Sentinel Behind the scenes with FAU: How the Owls prepared for the NCAA Tournament /sports/2024-03-25/fau-owls-ncaa-tournament FAU was the third team announced when the 68-team bracket was unveiled. The next 114 hours were a study in organized chaos as it prepared to play Northwestern in the NCAA Tournament. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:47:54 GMT /sports/2024-03-25/fau-owls-ncaa-tournament Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Levine resigns as chair of FAU Board after vote of no confidence over presidential search 'mess' /education/2024-02-08/chair-fau-board-resignation-presidential-search-levine Brad Levine announced his resignation as chair of the board of Florida Atlantic University, saying criticisms of his leadership had become a 'distraction'. The board also voted to extend the employment deal for interim president Dr. Stacy Volnick after it emerged she didn’t have a formal contract. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:46:19 GMT /education/2024-02-08/chair-fau-board-resignation-presidential-search-levine Kate Payne State officials order FAU to restart its presidential search /education/2023-12-14/fau-presidential-search-restart Florida Atlantic University should go back to the drawing board on its search for its next top leader, state officials have decided. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:31:20 GMT /education/2023-12-14/fau-presidential-search-restart Kate Payne Florida lawmaker budget requests for the 2024 legislative session are starting to pile up /government-politics/2023-11-28/florida-2024-legislative-budget Florida lawmakers are championing hundreds of projects and seeking billions of dollars as they prepare for the start of the 2024 legislative session in January. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:57:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-28/florida-2024-legislative-budget Jim Turner | News Service of Florida Palestinian supporters speak out in South Florida as Israel-Hamas conflict rages in Middle East /government-politics/2023-10-13/palestinian-supporters-speak-out-in-south-florida-as-israel-hamas-conflict-rages-in-middle-east As tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and against the intensifying Israeli bombardment of Gaza, several pro−Palestinian groups in South Florida held rallies and spoke out about the plight of Palestinians caught in the conflict. Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:55:27 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-13/palestinian-supporters-speak-out-in-south-florida-as-israel-hamas-conflict-rages-in-middle-east Sergio R. Bustos Two jobs to pay for a bed: FAU students struggle to find affordable housing /education/2023-08-30/student-rent-affordable-housing-florida-fau-students South Florida's skyrocketing rent prices are hitting college students — hard. As the new term starts at Florida Atlantic University, ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊfound many struggling to find, or afford, accommodation. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:50:15 GMT /education/2023-08-30/student-rent-affordable-housing-florida-fau-students Yvonne zum Tobel FAU faculty, top donor outraged by suspension of presidential search /education/2023-07-13/fau-president-search-fine-desantis State officials urged Florida Atlantic University to halt its search for a new president after an ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis was not named a finalist. Some worry the the disruption will scare off the three finalists for the top job. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-07-13/fau-president-search-fine-desantis Kate Payne FAU names 3 finalists for president's job. Randy Fine isn't among them /education/2023-07-06/florida-atlantic-university-president-finalists-randy-fine The finalists include a FSU dean, Naval Academy superintendent and former chancellor at UNC-Wilmington. They don't include state Rep. Randy Fine, who received support from the governor. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:09:38 GMT /education/2023-07-06/florida-atlantic-university-president-finalists-randy-fine Rick Mayer Florida's out-of-state students could soon be paying higher tuition /education/2023-06-21/florida-out-of-state-students-higher-tuition Presidents and trustee chairs of all 12 state universities endorsed the idea, and the system’s Board of Governors is set to discuss it. Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:44:57 GMT /education/2023-06-21/florida-out-of-state-students-higher-tuition Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida