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Hispanic Executive at Nova Southeastern University Named Dream Big Award Recipient
Larry Calderon Honored for Exceptional Leadership in the Hispanic Community
FT. LAUDERDALE (DAVIE), FLA – Citing his extraordinary contributions to the South Florida Hispanic community, Comcast Cable/South Florida Region recently named Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Vice President Larry Calderon, Ed.D., as the recipient of the Dream Big Award.
In its’ inaugural year, the Dream Big Award was presented during Hispanic Heritage month to exceptional leaders whose pivotal roles and tireless efforts in the Hispanic community enhanced the lives of many.
Calderon joined NSU in 2006. Prior to that, he served as a community college president for thirteen years, first as president of Ventura College, Ventura California and most recently was the president of Broward College.
Throughout his career, he has been and continues to be, a strong advocate for education, working closely with governmental entities in Tallahassee and Washington D.C. to increase program funding and opportunities for students.
As NSU’s Vice President of Community and Governmental affairs, Dr. Calderon, has brought in millions of dollars in federal grants to provide college scholarships to deserving students, as well as creating new educational programs for them. Calderon was instrumental in NSU being named as a U.S. Department of Education Hispanic-Serving Institution. Under this program, the University received Title V grants in excess of $8 million. The university has been able to use the grants to expand their capacity to serve undergraduate Hispanic and need based students. In addition, the most recent award will provide for the development of a new Doctoral Fellows Program with a concentration in Strategic Transformational Leadership.
Other outstanding leaders honored included:
- Field of Education: Eduardo J. Padrón
- Community Leaders: Guarione M. Diaz and Lilliam Lopez
- Immeasurable Contributions to our Community and for Honorable Service Rendered: Mayor Manny Diaz and Modesto Madique
Videos featuring the award recipients are available to Comcast Cables’ customers through Comcast’s Local Video On Demand library on Comcast Channel 1. Calderon is also being featured in a public service announcement that will be shown on more than 45 South Florida cable channels.
Media Contact:
Felecia Henderson, NSU Office of Public Affairs
(954) 262-5315, fhenders@nova.edu