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The amount of positive COVID-19 cases at FAU continue to rise. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reports over 100 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases

September 15, 2020

With the 104 positive cases total, this marks an uptick of 62 cases.

Between the 42 positive COVID-19 cases, 41 are students and one is an employee. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reports 42 positive COVID-19 cases in new system that updates every 30 minutes

September 9, 2020

Using Microsoft BI, the case data is updated every half-hour on the FAU coronavirus updates page.

While FAU was preparing for the 2020 season, three positive coronavirus cases halt practices for the FAU Football team. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Three positive COVID-19 cases pause practices until further notice

August 21, 2020

The Owls started their practices on Aug. 5 as they were following their guidelines.

Division of Student Affairs continues their open forums with White/Caucasian students, meeting consisted of deafening silence

July 16, 2020

This was the third session aimed at tackling the issues in the country and at FAU.

Rick Christie, Editor of the Editorial page for the Palm Beach Post, was one of the four guests on the panel. Photo taken in Sept. of 2017.

School of Communication and Multimedia Studies host conversation on media coverage of race

June 25, 2020

The event had 86 virtual attendants including students, faculty, and professionals.

While the Florida Board of Governors approved FAU's reopening plan, there is still no timetable as to when operations will resume on campus. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Florida Board of Governors approve FAU’s reopening plan for the fall semester

June 23, 2020

The FAU Board of Trustees discussed the 25-page plan on June 12.

One of the many signs at the peaceful protest on the intersection of Glades and State Road 7 in Boca Raton. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Column: I went to a Black Lives Matter protest

June 19, 2020

“I think many young people have a false impression that activism requires complete dedication or a future involving it, but the way I see it is that activism should be a part of every young person's life in some way, shape, or form,” said Sheza Ali, one of the protest organizers.

This was the first session out of four this week. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Board of Trustees approve 25-page plan for reopening

June 13, 2020

This plan will be shown to the Florida Board of Governors in Orlando on June 23.

FAU President John Kelly praises university's police department in a statement released Monday. Photo taken by Ryan Lynch in 2016.

President John Kelly addresses George Floyd protests, condemns violence

June 1, 2020

In his statement, Kelly emphasized that diversity and inclusion is a significant part of FAU and promotes peace.

The team was scheduled to start spring practices on March 23 but were cancelled because of the coronavirus. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU will allow football players to return on campus June 8

May 27, 2020

Brian White expects the full team back in late June.

Two players from the football team (Matthew Akuchie and John Mitchell) made the President's list while one made the Dean's list (Matt Hayball). Photo by Alex Liscio.

Student-athletes set record for highest overall GPA in FAU athletic program history

May 26, 2020

With an average of 3.297 GPA, it’s the tenth straight semester with a 3.0 or better.

Owl alum Tyler Cameron stresses to the graduating class to not put pressure on themselves after college during a webinar Wednesday hosted by the FAU Alumni Association. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU alum, Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron speaks to the graduating class during virtual senior week

May 4, 2020

Cameron talked about building your personal brand, even with the COVID-19 pandemic happening.