The latest Community Impact Report highlights the people and partnerships shaping our communities, from student scholarships and workforce development to the Guatemala program and 25 years of service through the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center.

Malcolm Rush, a graduate of the Accelerated BSN program, has always believed in expressing gratitude, especially to those who helped shape our beginnings. His story is a testament to the impact that dedicated educators can have on the lives of their students.

Florida Atlantic University has named Assistant Professor Laurie Martinez, Ph.D., and her team as one of five Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) 2026 seed grant recipients for their study, “Resilience, Innovation, Science, and Expression (RISE): From Story to Stage.” Through this interdisciplinary initiative that integrates lived experience, theater, health sciences, neuroscience, and emerging technologies, researchers aim to develop innovative approaches to advance biopsychosocial health, resilience, well-being, and meaningful community engagement across trauma-exposed and vulnerable populations. 

Last fall, FAU became the first university in Florida to join the international VIP Consortium, a global network of more than 50 institutions of higher education dedicated to research-driven, cross-disciplinary learning. In alignment with FAU’s Road to R1 initiative, the VIP program is a critical part of building a high-performance, inclusive research infrastructure.

Mark your calendars! The College of Nursing is throwing a Giving Day social on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Yard House in Mizner Park, Boca Raton. All faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and community supporters are invited to rally together as we build excitement for Florida Atlantic’s annual Giving Day. Enjoy delicious bites, refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, and great company—don’t miss out on the fun! Deadline to RSVP is Sept. 14.