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FAU Receives $1.6M Gift for Student Entrepreneur Scholarships
Florida Atlantic University received a $1.6 million gift from long-time Boca Raton resident Bob Schattner, which will be used to continue providing scholarships that he established 15 years ago in perpetuity.

FAU College of Business to Honor Craig Zinn as Business Leader of the Year
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business is hosting its 31st “Business Leader of the Year” breakfast to honor the accomplishments of Craig Zinn of Craig Zinn Automotive Group on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton.

FAU’s MBA in Sport Management Ranks Third in Global Rankings
Florida Atlantic University’s MBA in Sport Management program online ranked No. 3 worldwide for 2025, according to SportBusiness, a London-based sports intelligence and analysis firm. The program also ranked No.10 worldwide for overall programs.

Internal Updates: September 2025
Recognizing the accomplishments of FAU Business faculty, staff, and students.

FAU Joins VIP Consortium, Launches Inaugural Research Teams
Florida Atlantic University has launched its first Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program and has officially joined the international VIP Consortium – becoming the first university in Florida to join this global network of more than 50 institutions of higher education dedicated to research-driven, cross-disciplinary learning.

Internal Updates: August 2025
Recognizing the accomplishments of FAU Business faculty, staff, and students.