Palm Beach North Podcast Network16 Sep 2025

From Public Service to Higher Education: Adam Hasner’s Vision for FAU’s Future

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Adam Hasner, President of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), shares his journey from Palm Beach County kid to leading one of South Florida’s most dynamic public research universities. He talks about how growing up with educator parents, early experiences in public service, and a high-energy, servant-leadership style shaped his approach to the presidency.

President Hasner highlights FAU’s momentum with record applications, competitive incoming classes, and groundbreaking research in neuroscience, ocean engineering, and artificial intelligence. He explains why he sees FAU as the region’s hometown university and outlines his strategic priorities of elevating the brand, strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities for students, and leading through influence with a vision for the future.

Topics Covered:

• Roots in Palm Beach County and a path through law, business, and public service

• Lessons from public service that prepared him to lead in higher education

• FAU’s growth as a research university with record demand and unique strengths

• The student experience and the importance of access and affordability

• Athletics as a source of school pride and community connection

• A vision to elevate FAU’s reputation and impact across the region

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