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News Releases
Athornia Steele Named Dean of Nova Southeastern University’s Law School
Athornia Steele has been named dean of the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). The announcement was made today by NSU President Ray Ferrero, Jr.
NSU’s Criminal Justice Institute to Graduate First Executive Leadership Class from Palm Beach County
Thirteen law enforcement and public safety officers will graduate from an Executive Leadership Program conducted by Nova Southeastern University’s Criminal Justice Institute at a ceremony in Palm Beach Gardens on June 18.
Nova Southeastern University Offers Aid to Iowa Flood Victims
Nova Southeastern University’s Center for Bioterrorism and All-Hazards Preparedness (CBAP) dispatched a disaster management official to Iowa this week to help flood victims recover and rebuild their lives.
Nova Southeastern University to host panel discussion on President Obama’s trip to Ghana
Nova Southeastern University will be hosting a thought-provoking panel discussion on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. to discuss President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to Ghana.
Named one of the “100 people for the 21st Century” by Newsweek magazine, former Congressman John Kasich will deliver the keynote address during the 2009 graduate commencement ceremony for NSU on Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m.
NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine Prepares for Medical Mission to Jamaica
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —- On June 11, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) will send over 130 volunteers to rural areas of Jamaica to participate in a 10-day humanitarian effort to provide health care services to the community. The volunteer medical group comprises 42 practitioners and 90 students…
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $5 million grant to Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services (FSEHS).
NSU Business School Professor Named Fulbright Scholar
Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., an associate professor of public administration at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), has been named a Fulbright scholar for 2008-2009 by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) in concert with the Fulbright Commission of Ireland.
Florida Department of Health Secretary Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H., will serve as commencement speaker at NSU’s Health Professions Division’s graduation on Sunday, May 25.
NSU College of Pharmacy Students to Raise Money for Earthquake Relief in China
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy students have started a relief fund to raise money for the victims of the recent 7.9-magnitude earthquake in China.
NSU Adjunct Professor Receives Presidential Appointment to Department of Homeland Security
Thomas Cairns, D.B.A., an adjunct professor in the Nova Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, was appointed by President George W. Bush to the position of chief human capital officer at the Department of Homeland Security.
Nova Southeastern University’s Nursing Department announced the receipt of a generous scholarship grant from The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation for nursing scholarships and genetics education, officials said Thursday.
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announced Tuesday it received a $256,145 grant from Health Foundation of South Florida to provide oral health services to more than 600 uninsured children and adults in south Broward County. With this grant support, NSU plans to provide dental services for two years beginning in the fall.
NSU to Award Deposed Chief Justice of Pakistan with Honorary Degree at Law School Graduation
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who was removed as the chief justice of Pakistan after refusing to ratify a presidential order to suspend Pakistan’s constitution, will be awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws.
Have you ever smoked, chewed or dipped tobacco? If so, you might want to know that 85 percent of all head and neck cancers are related to tobacco products.
Ambassador Joseph Wilson to Deliver Commencement Address at Nova Southeastern University
On Saturday, May 10, at 4 p.m., the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Fischler School of Education and Human Services will jointly hold Nova Southeastern University’s 2008 Undergraduate Commencement Exercises.
Albert Miniaci Appointed To Nova Southeastern University’s Board Of Trustees
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Trustee Chairman Ronald G. Assaf and NSU President Ray Ferrero, Jr., have announced the appointment of Albert J. Miniaci to the NSU Board of Trustees.
Nova Southeastern University to offer Free Health Screenings
Nova Southeastern University will offer free health screenings for children and adults on Saturday, April 19.
The NSU Health Fair for Children & Adults, sponsored by NSU’s Health Professions Division and the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, will offer vision, dental, blood pressure and diabetes (glucose) screenings.
Nova Southeastern University to hold Research Day
Nova Southeastern University will host a research day on Friday, April 25 to showcase its health, medical and biotechnology research. NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD) will host the inaugural Research Day between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Signature Grand.
Lydia M. Acosta Appointed as Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian of NSU
Lydia M. Acosta will join Nova Southeastern University (NSU) as Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian on July 1st, 2008. The appointment was announced by NSU President Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D., last week.