In the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, amidst a vibrant art scene, resides a visionary artist and designer, Narges Panahandeh. A multifaceted creative mind with a passion for visual storytelling and social impact, Narges... more

Hans Gonzembach is an avid outdoorsman with a passionate interest in birds. As a PhD candidate in Florida Atlantic’s doctoral program studying integrated biology, he’s discovering how to merge his hobby and future career.... more

Karla Ramirez is gearing up to be a future DOUBLE owl. Having already earned her bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in hospitality management at Florida Atlantic, Karla took a year off to work at OsteoStrong... more

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

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

Dr. Deshmukh joined FAU’s Ocean and Mechanical Engineering Department in late 2023 after a research-focused position at The Ohio State University. His work combines data and traditional modeling to create efficient computer... more

Dr. Heather Ligler, an accomplished architect and design researcher, is an Assistant Professor and Foundations Coordinator for the School of Architecture on our Fort Lauderdale campus. With a background steeped in architectural... more

Dr. Victoria Brown has been a member of the Florida Atlantic faculty for 18 years. She started in the summer of 2005, training Broward County teachers how to use technology in the classrooms. At the time, that included how... 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

Heinz Alfredo Fernandez is the Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment & Admissions for Florida Atlantic University’s Broward campuses. He began his academic journey at Santa Fe College before transferring to Florida... more

If you’ve been to the Fort Lauderdale Campus or the Davie Campus, you’ve probably seen Patricia Koppisch zipping around making sure everything is in order. As the Director of Operations, that’s her job. But as a proud... 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

Telma Rodriguez knew from a young age that she would have a career in healthcare. Her family owns a group home for developmentally disabled adults, and she could see first-hand the impact that good healthcare has on an individual.... 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