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FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. –February 18, 2014- Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship has announced the names of three South Florida business leaders, who will be inducted into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on Wednesday, April 30. Joining the distinguished ranks of Hall of Fame…
Nova Southeastern University Celebrates 50th Anniversary
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– February 19, 2014 – More than 750 community leaders, philanthropists, university executives, faculty and students recently gathered at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to celebrate the university’s golden anniversary. The Celebration of Excellence event raised more than $100,000 to fund scholarships for students. Guests enjoyed a special performance by…
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– February 17, 2014 – Did Valentine’s Day not go as you had hoped? Having some trouble with your significant other, but can’t seem to figure out why? Happy with your relationship, but feel that it can become even better? Well, don’t fret – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is…
NSU’s Graduate Business Student Association to Welcome Former Investment “Shark” Kevin Harrington
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– February 12,2014 – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host Kevin Harrington, former investment “Shark” on ABC’s Shark Tank and current chairman of As Seen On TV, Inc., on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Harrington has been…
Nova Southeastern University to Build $80 Million Research Facility
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– February 13, 2014 – Broward County will soon have a focal point for research and discoveries that will one day impact all of humanity. On Thursday, Feb. 13, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) broke ground on a revolutionary Center for Collaborative Research (CCR) that will house an IBM…
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– February 10, 2014 – Linda Niessen, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.P.P., dean of the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Dental Medicine, was recently elected as a council delegate representing the Dentistry and Oral Health Sciences Section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In this…
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– February 10, 2014 – Open House Event Maltz Psychology Building, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale/Davie (main campus.) 6 p.m. Friday, February 28th The goal of the open house is to allow prospective students to meet with NSU’s knowledgeable and accomplished faculty and staff. Interested students are urged…
Nova Southeastern Student-Athletes Continue to Succeed on the Field and in the Classroom
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– February 6, 2014 – The NCAA has released the latest Division II graduation rate data, including the division’s Academic Success Rate (ASR), which held good news for Nova Southeastern. NSU increased its ASR for the fifth straight year to 92, 21 percent higher than the national average….
Two Year Anniversary of the Trayvon Martin “Stand Your Ground” Case
FT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – February 5, 2014 – February 26th marks the two-year anniversary of the Trayvon Martin shooting, which again, brought scrutiny to Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. As the anniversary approaches, the issue remains a hot-button topic being discussed by citizens and media across the United States. In the two…
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. –February 3, 2014 – They are some of the most important, yet unheralded, employees a school district has – school counselors. These dedicated individuals work with students on a daily basis and can have a tremendous impact in helping students realize success both in the classroom and…
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences will welcome U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) David H. Petraeus, Ph.D., to campus as part of the college’s 2013–2014 Distinguished Speakers Series.
Violence in Our Society has Reached Crisis Proportions
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 30, 2014 – Thanks to a partnership between NSU, BSO and the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, the Violence Knows No Boundaries Conference was established. The conference, now in its third year, was created as a way to raise awareness for warning signs and predictors of emergency…
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 29, 2014 – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will honor Black History Month in February 2013 through a variety of activities including engaging art exhibitions, performances, film screenings, dynamic speakers, compelling educational workshops, discussions, and events for all ages. Highlights of the month-long celebrations include: Friday,…
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 29, 2014 – Right now, there are students across America who believe that attending college is something beyond their grasp. These students, who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD,) might think that the assistance they’ve received through high school ends with their graduation. …
Nova Southeastern University’s Chief Information Office Name One of Nation’s Top 100
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 28, 2014 – Nova Southeastern University is proud to announce that one of its own, Tom West, M.B.A., was recently named one of America’s top 100 CIOs by IDG Enterprise. West, NSU’s vice president of Information Technology, joins others from across the country in being recognized…
Third Annual EveryBODY Walk Event to Raise Awareness & Promote Education on Eating Disorders
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 28, 2014 – According to the latest statistics, approximately 24 million Americans, of all ages, suffer from an eating disorder. In addition, around 25% of college aged woman suffer from an eating disorder and, to dispel old-standing stereotypes, 10-15% of those with an eating disorder are…
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 29, 2014 – University School of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) continues its tradition of excellence by naming former Denver Broncos practice squad wide receiver Brandon Harris the new head varsity football coach and director of inclusion and special college placement. Harris is relocating from Phoenix, AZ…
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. –January 28, 2014 – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center will host its annual national symposium entitled, Energy, Climate Disruption, and Sea Level Rise: New Directions in Law & Policy on Feb. 6 and 7. The two-day symposium will feature some of the nation’s most prominent…
Nova Southeastern University Subject Matter Expert on President Obama’s State of the Union Address
FT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– January, 28, 2014 – Later this evening, President Obama will address the nation during his State of the Union address. Not lost on this presidency, is the knowledge that a single speech can be very powerful in recapturing a political agenda. “As always, the State of the Union address…
2014 Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament is Fast Approaching
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.– January 22, 2014 – It’s that time of year again – time to grab your fishing rods and reels, load up the boat with your gear and hit the high seas for the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Billfish Tournament. This annual tournament, in partnership with the Marine Industries…