1FAU: One University, Working Together

Since welcoming our first freshman class in 1984, Florida Atlantic has evolved into a top-tier research university currently serving more than 32,000 students. Rarely has such a young university achieved so much, so fast. To accelerate our ascent, we are grounding Florida Atlantic’s strategic imperatives in the founding principles of innovation and opportunity that have defined our trajectory.

As the place “where tomorrow begins,” Florida Atlantic recognizes that the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, propelled by technological breakthroughs and economic transformation. At the same time, higher education faces growing pressure to deliver value, remain relevant, and prepare graduates for an increasingly complex future. A university must be more than a repository and disseminator of knowledge. It must be a catalyst that inspires achievement, drives discovery, and boosts economic mobility.

2026-2031 Strategic Plan