NEWS
STUDY REVEALS HEALTH STATUS OF VULNERABLE GOPHER TORTOISES
FAU researchers have conducted a comprehensive health assessment of gopher tortoises at two sites in southeastern Florida, which provides important baseline information on this vulnerable species.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters Volunteer of the Year
Timothy Steigenga, Ph.D., associate dean for community engagement at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College was selected as the 2021 Volunteer of the Year by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
FAU HONORS 2021 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ALONG WITH DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.
FAU Celebrates Spring 2021 Graduates
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees today for the spring 2021 semester during two in-person commencement ceremonies at FAU Stadium.
FAU’s Kenan Social Engagement Program Announces Scholarship Winners for 2021
The Kenan Social Engagement Program at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University is pleased to announce the selection of two 2021 scholarship recipients, or Kenan Scholars.
Wilkes Honors College Alumni Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Kia Taylor Riccio, a doctoral student, and Wilkes Honors College Alumni, for winning a 2021 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF).
Muslim Communities and Cultures of the Himalayas
A new book edited by Jacqueline H. Fewkes, Ph.D., a professor of anthropology at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and Megan Adamson Sijapati, Ph.D. titled "Muslim Communities and Cultures of the Himalayas," is now available from Routledge.
FAU DIPLOMACY TEAM PLACES SECOND AT NATIONAL MODEL U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the virtual National Model United Nations competition and finished second overall out of 100 competing universities.
Gift Establishes First Endowed Chair of Wilkes Honors College
The Comforts recently made a gift to establish the Pierrepont Comfort Chair in Political Science at Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.
Leading with a Vision for the Future
As a scientist and counseling psychologist, Justin Perry, Ph.D., has dedicated his career to advocating for youth, their mental health and education.