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Florida Atlantic University’s John D. Florida Atlantic University, a member of Florida's State University System, was established by legislative act in 1961.

MacArthur Campus at Jupiter offers a wide variety of upper-division and graduate courses.

Please note that content shared or posted may be subject to Florida's Public Records Law. In addition to its original 850-acre campus in Boca Raton, FAU has sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. Located within Jupiter's Abacoa community, the John D. MacArthur Campus of Florida Atlantic University opened in the fall of 1999 and presently enrolls 1,500 students. The campus is home to the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and offers a variety of upper-division and graduate courses in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters, the College for Design & Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering & Computer Science and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Distinctive features of FAU Jupiter include the Center for Environmental Studies, the Lifelong Learning Society and the Hibel Art Museum. The campus is also the site of research facilities for both Scripps Florida and the Max Planck Florida Institute. FAU at Jupiter is one of the nation's best buys in higher education. It offers first rate facilities and academic offerings and low state tuition. Students on the MacArthur Campus enjoy the resources of a large research university and the advantages of a small campus setting: low student-teacher ratio, small classes and a relaxed and friendly climate. Please note that content shared or posted may be subject to Florida's Public Records Law. This account is not monitored 24/7.

10/14/2026

Well done NeuroSquad!

10/10/2026

The First Annual Palm Beach County United Against Hate Summit will train first responders and others in recognizing, investigating, and responding to hate crime in our communities.

🤝 Who should attend? Law enforcement professionals, fire rescue and EMT personnel, school resource officers, emergency management professionals, prosecutors and investigators, elected officials, and community leaders.

Event details:
📆 October 21
🕘 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
📍Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton.

Sign up at: https://signup.com/go/LWgKZTP

Dr. Christopher Strain, professor in the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of FAU, is a member of the Palm Beach County Hate Crimes Task Force and one of the event organizers. Appointed to the Task Force by State Attorney Alexcia Cox, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Dr. Strain serves with government officials, law enforcement officers and civic leaders to advise the Hate Crimes Unit in the State Attorney's Office.

10/09/2026

📢 New Research Grant Announcement 🧠

FAU neuroscientist Dr. Laura Fontenas received a ~$450K grant from the NIH to study the production of myelin - the protective insulation surrounding nerve fibers in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.

The study will focus on newly discovered glial cells in the spinal cord that produce myelin and could provide a new avenue for understanding diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

https://bit.ly/4AWWzQb

FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Florida Atlantic Research

FAU researchers will study newly identified myelin-producing cells for clues to nerve repair and potential new treatments for neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.

10/05/2026

Join us for a very special evening featuring leading Alzheimer's disease experts as they chart the path from research to treatment and explore what we can do right now to live well longer.

Hear a keynote talk from Dr. Christopher Weber, senior director of global scientific initiatives at the Alzheimer's Association, followed by an expert panel discussion.

📆 Thursday, Oct. 29
🕢 6:30 p.m.
🤝 Reception and meet-and-greet to follow

Learn more and secure your seat: https://tinyurl.com/alzheimersdiscoverytocare

Leading Alzheimer’s disease experts chart the path from research to treatment and explore what we can do right now to live well longer. Featuring a special guest keynote address from Christopher Weber, Ph.D., Senior Director of Global Scientific Initiatives at the Alzheimer's Association, followed...

09/25/2026

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the elite IMPRS program!

Are you considering a PhD in Neuroscience? Do you know someone who is?
We are currently recruiting PhD students for our International Max Planck Research School for Synapses and Circuits! Learn more about our unique joint program with Florida Atlantic University at Jupiter during an information session on October 13th at 12 pm EDT. Register for the info session here: https://buff.ly/vC3S2tj
Learn more about the program: https://buff.ly/mYYYZa4

09/12/2026

Florida Atlantic Giving Day is coming Thursday, September 17 ❤️

For 24 hours, Owls everywhere will come together to support the programs, scholarships and student experiences that define who we are.

At FAU Jupiter, we are highlighting four priority funds:

🌳 Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum: Support Florida Atlantic's one-of-a-kind living laboratory, community green space and educational hub for students, faculty, researchers and the greater northern Palm Beach County community.

🎓 Jupiter Campus Program Support: Show your support for FAU Jupiter!

🧠 Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Community Programs Fund: Help advance neuroscience education and brain health by bringing hands-on learning to schools, offering free community programs, creating accessible resources for all ages, and inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists.

🔬Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Research and Excellence Fund: Support world-class research that seeks to unlock the secrets of brain development, function and neuroplasticity to advance understanding of brain disorders, such as autism, schizophrenia, depression and Alzheimer’s disease.

The Giving Day portal is open now! Donate today and help us make this our best Giving Day yet🦉 https://bit.ly/4ipi5X8

09/11/2026

Congratulations to MobileMinds for earning the Innovation Award from Palm Beach Illustrated!

We were honored for MobileMinds to be recognized last night with the Innovation Award at Palm Beach Illustrated Education Awards reception!

The mission of MobileMinds is to give every child the chance to discover that a scientist is something they could actually become. We have already introduced more than 27,000 students to the wonders of human brain -- and we are just getting started 🧠🔬

Thank you to Palm Beach Illustrated's readers for voting! And many thanks to Palm Beach Illustrated for helping us share our story with our Palm Beach County community💙

09/04/2026

A new National Science Foundation grant will fund “Research to Reality: Connecting Discovery, Industry, and Innovation to Accelerate Workforce Readiness.”

The three-year project will explore how industry-informed research, entrepreneurship training and early engagement can better prepare undergraduate students for careers in biotechnology and the life sciences.

https://bit.ly/4xI0yhI

The NSF grant will support FAU researchers in exploring how industry-informed research, entrepreneurship training and early engagement can better prepare students for biotechnology and life sciences careers.

08/18/2026

We're so happy you're here ❤️🦉

08/14/2026

Ready for Orientation '26 🦉💙❤️

Address

5353 Parkside Drive
Jupiter, FL
33458

Website

http://www.fau.edu/jupiter

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