The foundation for education starts with the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The Dorothy F.
Schmidt College of Arts and Letters at Florida Atlantic University offers personalized learning, inspiring research, and a multi-disciplinary focus on the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Experience the lifelong advantages of a quality arts and liberal arts education, combined with leading-edge instruction in emerging 21st-century fields. Enjoy unique opportunities to learn and grow at the center of artistic, cultural, and social thought in diverse South Florida.
08/20/2026
✨ Continuing our New Faculty series!
Today, we’re excited to introduce two new members of the Political Science Department: Nathan Barron, Assistant Professor, and Alexia Huffman D’Arco, Visiting Instructor.
We’re thrilled to welcome you both to Florida Atlantic! 🦉 We can’t wait to see the knowledge, experience and expertise you’ll bring to our students and the classroom. Welcome to FAU! 💙
FAU Political Science
08/19/2026
Theatre Lab, the professional resident company of Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, announced its 2026–27 season, beginning with its annual a Heckscher Theatre for Families production – the world premiere of “Baker Street Beginnings” commissioned for Theatre Lab and written by local playwright and educator Gina Montét. All performances take place at the Heckscher Stage in the Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre in FAU’s Performing Arts Building, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.
🔗Full article: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/news/2026-news/theatre-lab-2026-hecksher/
08/18/2026
✨ New week, new faculty members!
Today, we’re excited to introduce Margaret Flood, Assistant Professor of Music Education in the Department of Music, and Chris Rahlwes, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy. Both bring valuable expertise and experience to the Florida Atlantic community.
Please join us in giving them a warm welcome to FAU! 🦉💙
08/13/2026
Continuing our New Faculty Spotlight! ✨
We’re excited to welcome two new faculty members from the Department of Language, Linguistics, and Comparative Studies: Daria Kramer, Hebrew Instructor, and Betsaida Casanova, Visiting Instructor! 🌎📚
Bringing valuable experience and expertise in languages and cultures, Daria and Betsaida will bring new perspectives and opportunities to our students and campus community.
Join us in giving them a warm welcome as they begin their FAU journey this fall! 🦉💙
08/10/2026
✨ Today, we’re excited to welcome two outstanding faculty members to the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters!
📚 Eric Nuamah Korankye, Assistant Professor, Department of English
📖 Nick Underwood, Associate Professor, Department of History
Both bring incredible expertise and experience that will enrich our students’ learning and academic journeys. We’re thrilled to have you with us!
Welcome to Florida Atlantic, Professors Eric and Nick! 🦉💙
08/07/2026
Up next, we’re excited to welcome our newest faculty members from the FAU School of Communication & Multimedia Studies:
Please join us in welcoming:
• Kimberley Bianca Hettinger, Assistant Professor
• Daphane Gershon, Assistant Professor
• Mya Bogart Guarnieri, Instructor
• Matthew Elfenbein, Instructor and Coordinator, Digital Film Production & Media Technology
• Amir B. Jahanbin, Visiting Instructor
• Eleni Webster, Visiting Instructor
Welcome to Florida Atlantic! We’re excited to have you join the FAU Arts and Letters community and wish you a successful semester ahead. 💙🌴
08/06/2026
Florida Atlantic University is proud to announce that six faculty and staff members have received prestigious Fulbright awards for the 2026-27 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The honorees will pursue teaching, research and international engagement opportunities in India, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Guatemala and France, advancing global scholarship while strengthening FAU’s international partnerships and impact.
Learn more at https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/news/2026-news/dfscal-fullbright-scholars-2026/
08/05/2026
As we get ready for the Fall semester, we're excited to welcome the newest members of our faculty!
Today, we're introducing Visiting Assistant Professor Helen Blouet from the Department of Anthropology and Assistant Professor Carlos Sarmiento from the School of Architecture.
Please join us in giving them a warm Florida Atlantic welcome! 💙❤️ We can't wait to see the knowledge, creativity, and inspiration they'll bring to our students and campus community this year.
✨ An exciting week is underway as Broadway Dreams takes over Florida Atlantic University's Boca Raton campus!
During this immersive 6-day intensive, participants are sharpening their skills through master classes in acting, vocal performance, and dance while learning directly from accomplished Broadway professionals.
The experience also gives participants the opportunity to perform for Broadway and cruise line casting directors. We're especially proud that several FAU students are participating, some as full scholarship recipients through Broadway Dreams and others as interns and performer, gaining invaluable experience both onstage and behind the scenes alongside faculty and industry professionals.
The week will culminate in a showcase performance on Friday! 🎭🌟
FAU Department of Theatre & Dance
08/04/2026
The Cultivating Resilient and Experienced Artists Through Training and Education (CREATE) program has had a successful inaugural summer! In its first year, CREATE is helping build Broward County’s vibrant and creative artistic community by providing high school students with a unique opportunity to develop their skills, gain professional experience, and prepare for the next stage of their careers as artists—all at no cost.
The program launched with a summer camp held July 20–24, 2026, and will continue throughout the school year. During the camp, students participated in college campus experiences, museum and performing arts tours, career exploration activities, resume-building sessions, and artist workshops designed to support their growth as emerging professionals.
This FREE program is made possible through the generosity of local philanthropists who play a vital role in the program's success and community engagement.
A special thank you to Program Coordinator Claire Clum and Assistant Program Coordinator Jacquelene Lieberman for creating an unforgettable experience for the students and helping bring CREATE to life.
FAU Department of Theatre & Dance