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News Releases May 2009
Nova Southeastern University is expanding its academic operations in the Tampa Bay area, creating at least 30 new jobs and more degree programs for 2,000 students.

Susan L. Taylor, editor emerita of Essence magazine and founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement, will deliver the keynote address during the 2009 commencement ceremony for NSU Fischler School of Education and Human Services on Saturday, June 20.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) urged Congress to pass healthcare legislation that ensures all Americans will receive health coverage. Wasserman Schultz’ remarks came during her Nova Southeastern University commencement address on Sunday.
The Book as Art: Learn to Make a Book at the Alvin Sherman Library – June 7 & 14
Award-winning book artist Tennille Shuster will teach about fold books, and host two workshop where participants can pick their favorite model and create their own books at NSU.
Have a blast this summer without spending a dime by making the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Technology Center at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) your one-stop-shop for fun activities for all ages.
Explore the Life of One of America’s Most Notable Presidents – Series Starts June 1
Why wait for Independence Day to show your patriotic spirit? Celebrate early by joining Lincoln enthusiasts this summer as they read excerpts of essays, speeches, poems, plays, fiction, and nonfiction about Abraham Lincoln, his life, his achievements, and his legacy at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Technology Center at NSU.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Weston) will be the keynote speaker at Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division’s commencement on Sunday, May 24.
Are Florida educators ready to establish online schools that can take K-12 instruction to the next virtual level? NSU and its Fischler School of Education and Human Services hopes to help area superintendents and their school leaders answer that question by hosting a free Virtual School Education Summit,
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center to Hold Commencement on May 9
The Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University will hold its 2009 commencement ceremony for 228 graduates and their families on Saturday, May 9, at 4 p.m. at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.
NSU Ranks No. 1 in Doctoral Degrees Awarded to Hispanics
NSU ranks first in the nation in the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Hispanics and the number of first professional degrees awarded to Hispanics, according to The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education’s Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics 2009 edition published this month
NSU’s Mailman Segal Institute Partners with Whole Foods Market to Provide Parenting Workshops
The MSI for Early Childhood Studies at NSU is partnering with Whole Foods Market in a collaborative series of parent workshops developed to teach parents practical skills for fostering healthy child development and behavior.
Nova Southeastern University will reopen its Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies on Wednesday, May 6 after the facility was thoroughly cleaned as a precaution.
NSU Temporarily Closes Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies
An employee with flu-like symptoms who recently returned from Mexico has led to the decision to close the Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies (MSI) at Nova Southeastern University (NSU).