Florida Atlantic University honors Dean’s Leadership Academy Vanguard graduates at the “Threshold to Greater Things” celebration, highlighting purpose-driven leadership.

We’re partnering with Palm Beach County on more than $1.25M in collaborative projects in behavioral health, housing & workforce development.

Handy CEO Kirk Brown, our 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, has spent his career transforming outcomes for foster youth in South Florida.

Retired Chief Javaro Sims brings 30 years of law enforcement experience & community leadership to the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice Advisory Board.

FAU Senior Sarah Hamel earns the University Scholar Award for academic excellence, leadership & hands-on experience in criminal justice.

Mindfulness educator & Common Sixth Founder Rachael Schmidt joins FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice Philanthropic Advisory Board.

FAU’s Adrianna Iacono is a master’s student in Criminology, the president of the mock trial team & an intake specialist at Demand The Limits.

Dr. Heidi Schaeffer, M.D., a physician and human trafficking advocate, brings her expertise and compassion to the College Philanthropic Advisory Board.

Joel Feldman brings 47 years of family law practice & service to the Boca Raton community to his new role as chair of CoSWCJ’s Philanthropic Advisory Board.

This five-year, $50,000 scholarship now stands as the highest value award in the School's history, marking a transformative milestone for both the university and the law firm.