Florida Atlantic University Foundation

Welcome to Paradise Josh McCowan!

Florida Atlantic has named Josh McCowan as its new Vice President and Director of Athletics.

An accomplished and respected college athletics administrator with proven fundraising and revenue generation success, McCowan brings more than 15 years of high-level collegiate athletics experience to Boca Raton that has included stints at Mississippi State University, Kansas State University and University of Colorado.

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business advanced to No. 18 in the top 20 schools for online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review, up from No. 36 the previous year.

The ranking places FAU among a select group of business schools recognized nationally for academic excellence, student satisfaction, career outcomes, and program quality.

The Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University was founded with a promise to improve health care across South Florida. Today, its graduates are delivering on that promise by serving patients and strengthening communities throughout our region. Thank you to The Boca Raton Tribune for spotlighting this extraordinary impact.

Read more: https://www.bocaratontribune.com/bocaratonnews/2026/07/fau-medical-school-delivers-on-its-promise-to-south-florida

The Florida Atlantic University Foundation recently welcomed Susan Ball ’13, Michael Gray and Craig Weiner to its board of directors. The new board members were recently approved by the FAU Board of Trustees. Each will serve a three-year term, which began on July 1.

An international team of scientists from Florida Atlantic University, the Lukuru Wildlife Research Foundation, Yale University, the City University of New York, and the Lomami National Park, Frankfurt Zoological Society have identified a previously unknown species of African monkey.

This discovery marks only the fifth new monkey species in Africa identified in the past 75 years.

New Monkey Species Discovered in the Congo In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, scientists ...

Robert Loredo has been named executive director of the Florida Atlantic University Center for Quantum Technologies. In this role, Loredo will lead the university’s growing quantum computing enterprise at a pivotal moment as FAU expands its research infrastructure, workforce development efforts, and industry partnerships centered on next-generation computing technologies.

He will oversee a comprehensive strategy that advances quantum research, algorithm development, software innovation and workforce education, ensuring students and researchers gain expertise that extends across evolving quantum platforms.

Learn More: https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/executive-director-center-for-quantum-technologies.php

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Independence Day as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!

For too many students, a rainy day can arrive unexpectedly: a
medical bill, rent increase, car repair, or even groceries that cost
more than planned. One surprise expense can put an entire
degree at risk.

The Florida Atlantic Cares Emergency Fund exists to help
students overcome these challenges. When a student faces an
urgent hardship, Florida Atlantic Cares provides financial support
for essentials like housing, food, and medical expenses.

A gift of $50 or more can help a student weather the storm,
by covering expenses such as meals for the week or access to
reliable transportation. Make your $50 gift today, and as a thank you, you will receive a Florida Atlantic umbrella.*

To make your gift, visit fauf.fau.edu/umbrella

*while supplies last

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The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved “2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins,” Florida Atlantic University’s strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution’s ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact.

Click here to learn more: https://www.fau.edu/strategic-plan/

Thank you, Brian White! Once an Owl, always an Owl🦉