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Sunday, September 6, 2026
Football: FAU begins the season with a 66-21 loss to UF in the “Swamp”

The Florida Atlantic Owls (0-1) headed into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium against the Florida Gators (1-0), with the same coaching staff, quarterback, and the same issues that led them to an...

Aaron Philo's Florida debut a winner as Gators hammer FAU

Aaron Philo accounted for four touchdowns in his debut as Florida's starting quarterback and Jadan Baugh ran for three more as the host Gators routed

Friday, September 4, 2026
Editor-to-Editor: FAU goes on the road for a week one clash against Florida

It’s officially game week for the FAU Owls. On Saturday night in Gainesville, FAU will kick off their 2026 season under the bright lights against the University of Florida.  There’s a ton of...

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Under new coach Jon Sumrall, Florida opens against Florida Atlantic

The Jon Sumrall era will begin for Florida on Saturday night when it hosts Florida Atlantic in Gainesville, Fla., in the season opener for both teams.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
University Press staff have mixed predictions heading into FAU’s week one game against Florida

Florida Atlantic football kickstarts their 2026 season heading on the road against the University of Florida Gators. Both teams head into the game looking to start their season with victories. FAU...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
FAU’s first fall BOT meeting brings teacher raises, textbook affordability, and tailgate concerts

The Florida Atlantic University’s Board of Trustees’ first meeting of the fall semester touched on several issues directly affecting students and faculty, from teacher compensation and textbook...

Monday, August 31, 2026
Men’s Soccer: FAU battles back to draw No. 20 NC State 3-3

Florida Atlantic men’s soccer remained unbeaten Sunday night after battling No. 20 NC State to a 3-3 draw at FAU Soccer Stadium. The Owls improved to 2-0-2, while the Wolfpack moved to 1-1-2. NC...

Friday, August 28, 2026
Men’s Soccer: FAU remain ubeaten with a 2-0 win over North Florida

Florida Atlantic men’s soccer remained undefeated Thursday night after overcoming the University of North Florida 2-0. With the win, the Owls improved their record to 2-0-1, while North Florida...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
FAU Football: Overview of upcoming season

In a little over a week, the FAU Owls football team will head up north for a crucial week one matchup against the University of Florida Gators. This marks the return of FAU football, tailgates,...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
FAU celebrates a record first-year class as the fall athletic season gets underway

With Florida Atlantic welcoming its largest freshman class in university history, more than 4,800 new Owls got a preview of FAU athletics and campus traditions Saturday during the university’s...

Saturday, August 8, 2026
FAU introduces Josh McCowan as new athletic director

A new era has begun for Florida Atlantic athletics. Friday afternoon, FAU introduced its new Athletic Director, Josh McCowan, during a news conference at the Schmidt Family Athletics Complex for...

Sunday, August 2, 2026
FAU hires former Mississippi State Deputy Athletic Director Josh McCowan as new AD

Just in time for the 2026 fall athletic season, Florida Atlantic has a new athletic director. Former Mississippi State deputy AD Josh McCowan was hired Friday as the new vice president of...

Friday, July 31, 2026
FAU hires McCowan as athletic director and VP

Josh McCowan was hired as Florida Atlantic vice president and athletic director.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
FAU golf alum Ben Silverman records his best PGA Tour finish of the season at ISCO Championship

This Sunday, professional golfer and Florida Atlantic University alumnus Ben Silverman finished tied for third at the ISCO Championship hosted at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky....

Friday, June 26, 2026
Men’s Basketball: Two former Owls to the NBA, one drafted; one signed as an undrafted free agent

For the second year in a row, Florida Atlantic will put multiple players into the NBA, with two former players joining teams in the 2026 NBA Draft. Forward Baba Miller became the highest FAU...

Monday, June 22, 2026
Former FAU Athletic Director Brian White hired as Virginia Tech’s new AD

Editors Note: This story has been updated as new information has become available about FAU appointing Michael Graffin as interim Athletic Director. In the midst of multiple athletic campaigns,...

Sources: FAU AD White expected to join Va. Tech

Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White has emerged as the target in Virginia Tech's AD search and a deal is expected to come together in the near future, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on...

Friday, June 19, 2026
From the NHL to Boca, FAU’s DII Ice Hockey Team hires former NHL player Nathan Beaulieu

After more than a decade in professional hockey, former NHL defenseman Nathan Beaulieu is heading to Boca Raton as the new head coach of Florida Atlantic University’s Division Il hockey club. The...

Friday, June 12, 2026
FAU hosts history-making Curaçao team training ahead of Curaçao’s World Cup debut

As the FIFA World Cup begins across North America, national teams are setting up base camps across the continent. In Boca Raton, the Caribbean nation of Curaçao’s national football team has made...

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Institutions are suing their former players for breach of contract, why is this happening?

Universities suing their former players for liquidated damages is not new in the NIL (Name, Image, & Likeness) era. Yet, this has started to happen much more within college athletics, and Florida...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
How does the rise in student-athletes transferring affect academic advising?

Academic advisors are supposed to guide college students through the chaos of earning their degree. However, for student-athletes, those relationships can be virtually nonexistent because of the...

Thursday, April 30, 2026
FAU baseball has no in-stadium locker room; does this impact recruiting?

Florida Atlantic Baseball has shown no indication of creating an in-stadium locker room, while conference opponents are renovating their facilities, a difference that could factor into player...

Friday, April 17, 2026
Nearly half of FAU students self-censor in classrooms and on campus, according to FIRE’s free speech college rankings

Florida Atlantic University students are self-censoring in class and on campus, according to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), which found that 44% of FAU students have...

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Are FAU students experiencing pricier expenses than other Florida university students?

Florida Atlantic University students find themselves carefully budgeting their income because some expenses, such as groceries and tuition, are on par with the average cost at other Florida...

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Boca Raton Mayor makes first public appearance at FAU since getting sworn into office

On Wednesday evening, Boca Raton Mayor Andy Thomson made his first public appearance at Florida Atlantic University since being sworn in on March 31 to speak with FAU students and engage with them...

Projected Pell Grant deficit causes concerns over financial aid

Low-income students at Florida Atlantic University could soon face uncertainty over their college finances as the federal Pell Grant program faces a projected multibillion-dollar funding...

Monday, April 13, 2026
Softball: Florida Atlantic goes winless in conference series against South Florida

Florida Atlantic softball (26-16) closed its series against the University of South Florida (32-13) with a 14-inning, shutout loss, capping a three-game sweep. With the result, the Owls fell to an...

Beach Volleyball: Florida Atlantic goes 4-0 at the Capri Classic

No. 15 Florida Atlantic beach volleyball (17-11, 2-0 CUSA) capped off the Capri Classic with a strong performance, finishing undefeated in all its matches this past weekend at the FAU Beach...

Friday, April 10, 2026
FAU students are using their skills to launch their own businesses

There are many ways to earn money as a college student, with internships and part-time jobs being the most common. However, some Florida Atlantic University students have become their own CEOs,...

Thursday, April 9, 2026
FAU coaching contracts reveal wide salary gap, academic incentives hidden in plain sight

Florida Atlantic University is spending millions to keep its coaches in place. Still, the money is not distributed equally, and buried inside each contract is a financial incentive that most...

Boca House of Representatives revisits stalled bills amid Sunshine Law violation

After weeks of delays tied to issues regarding quorum and ongoing transparency concerns, Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton House of Representatives reconvened on April 3 to revisit stalled...

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Florida Atlantic climbs 2026 U.S. News rankings, still falls behind other Florida universities

Florida Atlantic University has climbed in several graduate program rankings this year, according to the U.S. News & World Report released on Tuesday. FAU had notable improvements in this year’s...

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Creativity takes the stage at fifth annual ‘Art and Autism’ exposition

Tables full of artwork, from paintings to jewelry pieces, lined the floor of Florida Atlantic’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) “Art and Autism” exposition Monday night at the...

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