FAU released its list of finalists four months later. Fine wasn’t on it. Hartline was, as were Vice Adm. Sean Buck of the U.S. Naval Academy and Joseph Saartarelli, a former University of North Carolina — Wilmington chancellor.

"I am profoundly honored and grateful to be chosen as a finalist for president of Florida Atlantic University," FSU's Michael Hartline said.

Officials with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) have named its three finalists to be considered for the university's presidency.Last year, FAU conducted a sear

The Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists for the University’s presidency. The first finalist is Michael Hartline, Ph.D., who is currently the dean of the College of Business at Florida State University.