Florida Atlantic University is a public research university in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1961. The Owls compete in Conference USA at the Division I level. FAU is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, education, nursing, and the sciences, and benefits from its location in the heart of the South Florida metropolitan corridor between Miami and Palm Beach. The university has multiple campuses across Southeast Florida and is recognized for its research initiatives in ocean science, engineering, and biomedical science. FAU has a diverse, cosmopolitan student body and is deepl…