Guide Note

Florida Atlantic University is a public, research extensive university that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Their athletic teams play in the Sun Belt Conference.

Fast Facts

Established: 1964
Location: Boca Raton, Florida
President: Frank T. Brogan
Faculty: 809¹
Nickname: Owls
Acceptance rate: 65.1%²
Current Weather

Noted Programs

The university offers over 170 degree programs over 10 colleges. Popular and highly regarded programs include education and computer science. The music program is also noted and has helped to produce several top 10 singles on the Billboard Charts.³

University History

The school was originally founded in 1961 and later opened, in 1964, providing only graduate degrees. The institution expanded in 1985, when it accepted its first undergraduate students. In 2004, a cooperation with the University of Miami was started, allowing medical students to seamlessly transfer from Florida Atlantic to the University of Miami to complete their degrees.

Notable Alumni

R. David Paulison, under secretary of FEMA
Mary Carey, actress
Carrot Top, comedian
Tommy Murphy, MLB player
Jeff Fiorentino, MLB player
Patricia McKay CFP of Office Depot
Ralph de la Vega COO of Cingular Wireless
Steven Swanson NASA astronaut

FAU Shooting

In the early hours of April 30, 2008, two shots were fired at a party on the FAU campus. One person, who was not a student, was slightly injured and the school was placed on lockdown. Classes were canceled, causing some disruption to previously scheduled final exams. 23-year-old Omar Graham was later arrested in connection with the shooting.

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Florida Atlantic University

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Official University Site: Florida Atlantic University
Location Website: Boca Raton
Graduate School Website: Graduate Studies
Official Athletic Site: Florida Atlantic University "Owls" Athletics
Wikipedia: Florida Atlantic University
Princeton Review: Florida Atlantic University
Official University Merchandise: Florida Atlantic University Bookstore

Florida Atlantic University News and Articles

Official Site: Media Relations
Google News: Florida Atlantic University
Video: FAU Frank Brogan Press Conference after the April 30, 2008 shooting (April 30, 2008)
Sun Sentinel: FAU's Boca Raton campus remains on lockdown after shooting at student party (April 30, 2008)

Florida Atlantic University Basics

Founded: 1964
Faculty: Approximately 1,500
Undergraduates: Approximately 20,000
Postgraduates: Approximately 3,500

Florida Atlantic University Leadership

President: Frank T. Brogan
- 2003-present: President

Florida Atlantic University Notable Alumni

Patricia McKay C.F.O. of Office Depot
Ralph de la Vega C.O.O. of Cingular Wireless
Steven Swanson NASA astronaut
Tommy Murphy Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder
Jeff Fiorentino Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Chris Carrabba Lead singer and guitarist of Dashboard Confessional
Carrot Top Comedian

Studying at Florida Atlantic University

Prospective Students for Florida Atlantic University

This information is from the Florida Atlantic University official site:
Undergraduate Admissions
International Student & Scholar Services
Financial Aid Office
Housing

Visiting Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University Hotels

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Florida Atlantic University Restaurants

10 Best: Boca Raton Restaurants
Active Diner: Boca Raton Restaurants Guide
Boca Raton: Boca Raton Restaurant Dining Guide

Florida Atlantic University Transportation

Official Site: Maps & Directions
Airport: Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Local Transit: Broward County Transit

Florida Atlantic University Student Life

Official Site: Campus Clubs | FAU Campus Recreation
Religious Life: United Campus Ministries

Florida Atlantic University Student Media

Newspaper: Florida Atlantic University's Student-Run Paper
Radio: Owl Radio

Florida Atlantic University Timeline

Florida Atlantic University Sports Teams

Official Athletic Site: Florida Atlantic University Owls
Conference: Sun Belt Conference
Football
Basketball: Men's| Women's

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