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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥ 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. Deshmukh joined Ñý°®Ö±²¥â€™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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥â€™s Department of Psychology, has been part of the Ñý°®Ö±²¥ faculty for 27 years. Her research initiatives may have changed year over year, but... more
Dr. Edna PetitHomme is an assistant professor for Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at the Davie campus. Dr. PetitHomme received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master’s in Family Medicine from Florida Atlantic... 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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥ 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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥? 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
Robert Lyn is our newly promoted Police Service Technician Supervisor (PST) at the University Police Department on the Davie campus. Robert has worked for the Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Police Department since 2009 as a Police Service Technician. 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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥. 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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Alumni Sal DaiZovi. He graduated with two degrees from Ñý°®Ö±²¥, 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 Ñý°®Ö±²¥ Alumni Sal DaiZovi. He graduated with two degrees from Ñý°®Ö±²¥, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a Bachelor of Science... more