Construction of the new state-of-the-art student housing facility on the Jupiter Campus is almost complete. “The addition of this new state-of-the-art facility not only supports the growth of the Wilkes Honors College, but it will enrich student life on the Jupiter campus through its excellent amenities,” said Justin Perry, Ph.D., college dean. “This signals yet another milestone in the growth of the college and Jupiter campus as a whole.” The new $17.1 million facility will bring the total student bed count on the Jupiter campus to 453... Read More

Wilkes Honors College Assistant Professor of American Literature Dr. Sondra Bickham Washington was one of 25 scholars chosen by the National Endowment for the Humanities for an educational research collaboration hosted this summer by The Project on the History of Black Writing at the University of Kansas. She worked with top Zora Neale Hurston literary scholars from the U.S. and abroad, “engaging with Hurston’s work by participating in synchronous discussions, observing asynchronous presentations, and collaborating on research and teaching projects."

Dr. Washington also led a webinar for the National Humanities Center. The aim of Bickham Washington’s webinar was to inform educators, so they can “teach and contextualize various literature written by Southern Black women in order to present a more inclusive and representative survey of American literature."

A full description of the event can be found here.

The NHC session can be viewed here.

Julie Earles, Ph.D. was recently named the Associate Dean of academic affairs of the Wilkes Honors College of FAU at Jupiter. Dr. Earles earned her MS and Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from The Georgia Institute of Technology. Her strong belief in the value of a liberal arts education and her commitment to undergraduate research led her to become a founding faculty member of the Wilkes Honors College, joining the faculty in 1999. Her research centers on explaining the mechanisms underlying age-related changes in cognitive processes.

Wilkes Honors College student Alyssa Payne is among a select group nationwide to receive a Phi Kappa Phi 2021 Fellowship. As a member of the FAU chapter, she was nominated for this prestigious award that supports high achieving undergraduate students who are preparing to enter the first year of graduate or professional study. Read more about Alyssa here.

Lillian Onwuha-Ekpete, Ph.D., a molecular biologist, is the first postdoctoral fellow at FAU’s Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention researching autoimmune disease, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis... Read More

Twelve FAU researchers, from multiple departments, colleges and campuses, were recently awarded grants totaling more than $100,000, as part of the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute 2021 Pilot Grant Awards... Read More

Each fingertip has more than 3,000 touch receptors, which largely respond to pressure. Humans rely heavily on sensation in their fingertips when manipulating an object. The lack of this sensation presents a unique challenge for individuals with upper limb amputations. While there are several high-tech, dexterous prosthetics available today – they all lack the sensation of “touch.” The absence of this sensory feedback results in objects inadvertently being dropped or crushed by a prosthetic hand. Read more about this collaborative study funded in part by the Stiles Nicholson Brain Institute Pilot Awards... Read More

Growing up Robert Andrew Kozol, Ph.D., spent his childhood catching frogs and snakes in the ponds and lakes of Michigan.⁠

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That curiosity for nature never left him, and now he’s leading a research study on Mexican cavefish as a postdoctoral fellow in the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, to uncover how these unique creatures can shed light on human health, such as sensory motor issues or autism spectrum disorder.⁠.. Read More

Fall registration begins Aug. 2 at 8 a.m. In-person and online registration available. To receive a fall catalog, visit here.

Take look at the fall 2021 line-up for FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute’s Neuroscience Seminar Series... View Schedule

Open to members of the FAU community – students, faculty, postdoctoral fellows and staff – to showcase the cutting-edge research, scholarship and creativity⁠ happening at FAU.⁠

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Submit your photographs today for an opportunity to win an iPad, Apple Watch or AirPods. Top photographs will be published in an upcoming issue of Owl Research and Innovation magazine.⁠.. Learn More

The Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute launched its latest edition of Masterminds magazine. Read about any array of stories from the latest research in neuroscience to the updates on the new state-of-the-art neuroscience research building on the Jupiter Campus... Read More

Learn about the innovative research and initiatives taking place at FAU Jupiter in the Spring 2021 issue of Owl Research & Innovation... Read More

The Parking and Transportation Services provides a free intercampus shuttle service. Students, faculty, and staff can enjoy hassle-free, convenient transportation between the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. View Schedule

Explore key Jupiter campus locations and learn about life as a Wilkes Honors College student without leaving your home! Our new virtual tour takes visitors throughout the John D. MacArthur Campus, our world-class research facilities and the beautiful Jupiter community with nearby beaches. Tour