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Hayley Knapp has loved dolphins for as long as she can remember. Growing up in Kansas, she didn’t really have many encounters with ocean marine life. Yet, she was captivated by everything under the sea. And it’s a passion... more
Mary Louis is a senior at FAU who plans on graduating in the fall of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in public health and a Minor in Health Administration. Mary is currently a part of the Medi Futures and Anime Club and recently... more
Anell Velazquez, born in Texas and raised in Mexico, is one of FAU’s outstanding Johnson First Generation Transfer Student scholarship recipients studying studio art at the Davie campus. She holds certifications in fundamentals... more
Luiz Maia’s zest for life and thirst for knowledge is contagious. He lights up the room with a simple smile, and when he speaks, it’s with poise and motivation. He’s a tenured businessman with a wealth of expertise.... more
Dr. Monica Rosselli, Professor and Associate Chair of FAU’s Department of Psychology, has been part of the Florida Atlantic University faculty for 27 years. Her research initiatives may have changed year over year, but... more
Dr. Edna PetitHomme is an assistant professor for Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at the Davie campus. Dr. PetitHomme received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master’s in Family Medicine from Florida Atlantic... more
Dr. Willa Granger is an assistant professor for the School of Architecture for Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters. Dr. Granger received her Ph.D. in Architectural History from the University of Texas at Austin,... more
Dr. Ashkaan K. Fahimipour is our new Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Davie campus. He received his Ecology PhD at the University of California in 2015 and his Bachelors of Sciences in Botany... more
Dr. Brett Laursen is a Psychology Professor at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. He has taught at Florida Atlantic University since 1991. more
Chances are, if you’ve popped over to the bookstore on the Davie Campus, you’ve been greeted by one of the most charismatic employees on campus. Linda German-Bannister has been a part of the FAU Owl family for 15 years,... more
Thomasina Grissett might be the first person you see when you walk into the Testing and Certification center at Florida Atlantic’s Davie Campus. Two things are for certain, she will greet you with a smile and she will make... more
Have you ever wondered what happens in the mailroom of FAU? Zaid and Ricardo are the dynamic duo that work behind the scenes to ensure that mail is delivered and received every day - but they both go beyond their job descriptions.... more
Robert Lyn is our newly promoted Police Service Technician Supervisor (PST) at the University Police Department on the Davie campus. Robert has worked for the FAU Police Department since 2009 as a Police Service Technician. more
Theresa Wainwright is an engineering machinist working with the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering at the Dania Beach SeaTech Campus of the College of Engineering and Computer Science,Florida Atlantic University.... more
Kendra Merchant knows what it’s like to start over. When looking for somewhere to complete her masters, a friend from Florida suggested Florida Atlantic University. It would be very different than the island life she was... more
Jaquana Anderson knows just how important being in touch with your mental health is when it comes to the balancing act of life. In the whirlwind of juggling work, school, family and friends it’s important to remember to... more
Energetic, confident and go-getter are just a few words that describe FAU Alumni Sal DaiZovi. He graduated with two degrees from Florida Atlantic University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Science... more
Energetic, confident and go-getter are just a few words that describe FAU Alumni Sal DaiZovi. He graduated with two degrees from Florida Atlantic University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Science... more
Unbeknownst to him at the time, Verner Maldonado created for himself the kind of degree that covers everything you need to know to make it as a filmmaker in Hollywood. Maldonado graduated from FAU in 2011 with a bachelor’s... more