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College is guaranteed to have some ups and downs and, if you’re doing it right and challenging yourself, you can count on stress. FAU Thrive Student webpages are your one-stop shop for tools to build your own mental strength and support your fellow Owls in their journey. Here you can: find support and help for yourself or a friend; apply for a scholarship for community mental health services; learn more about developing mental strength through videos, blogs, and workshops; find out about departments, courses, and research on mental health and wellness; and become part of our Thrive team.

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Get Help > Interested in learning more about mental health resources available to the FAU community.

Get Informed > Interested in learning more about mental health outside of class.

Get Studious > Interested in learning more about mental health in the classroom or in a research setting.

Get Involved > Interested in getting involved with FAU Thrive.

Thrive Thursdays

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Dimming the Illusion: Why You’re Not Always Center Stage (And That’s a Good Thing!)

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The Lows of the Journey: Navigating Chronic Illness-induced Depression

Anonymous | April 16, 2026. Managing comorbid illnesses could be more complex than previously imagined.
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An Educator's View on AI

Erik Duboue | April 09, 2026. Understand what student AI use looks like from the perspective of a professor.
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Fact-Checking AI

Sam Mittleman | April 02, 2026. In the modern age, double checking your sources could prove imperative with new technology.
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This Made Me Feel Like a Genius… Until I Realized What Was Missing

Laura Vernon | March 26, 2026. Want to become a Sudoku grand master in minutes? You might give it a second thought after reading this blog. The express lane to learning is not always what it's cracked up to be.
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Office of the President

The Office of the President leads Florida Atlantic University's mission with a focus on student success, academic excellence, and community impact.

Office of the President

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Administration Bldg., Room 339
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

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