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News Releases
NSU to Co-Host “United Stance” to Bring Together Key Voices in Fighting Opioid Epidemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY: INVITATION TO COVER WHAT: United Stance; A Joint Effort In Solving the Opioid Epidemic, presented by Greenspoon Marder, Nova Southeastern University and the NSU College of Pharmacy, will host members of the U.S. Congress, the Florida Congress, CDC, DEA, United Way of Broward, state and…
Run, Walk on November 4th to Benefit Special Olympics Broward County
For Media Release FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – Hundreds of runners and walkers will come to NSU to participate in the Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions, scheduled for next Saturday, November 4, at 8 a.m. This USATF certified 5K race benefits Special Olympics Broward County. The run starts in front of…
NSU’s New M.D. College Receives Preliminary Accreditation; First Class to Start in 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Allopathic Medicine has received preliminary accreditation – a major milestone that allows the new medical school to accept an inaugural class of 50 students into its innovative and coveted Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program,…
NSU & Patel Family Foundation Organize Relief Flights to Puerto Rico
– UPDATE 10/5/17, 8:00 a.m. – Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Patel, we have been able to deliver over 2,500 lbs. of goods directly to our campus. Items provided via the transport of Dr. Patel’s plane included: water, batteries, tarps, flashlights, power packs, toiletries, t-shirts, crackers, canned goods,…
Nova Southeastern University Receives $200 Million Commitment from Patel Family Foundation
FORT LAUDERDALE and CLEARWATER, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announces the largest philanthropic gift in its history from Tampa-area cardiologist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Pallavi Patel. The commitment will significantly expand its programs in osteopathic medicine and health care sciences, and be used…
U.S. News & World Report Ranks NSU within their 2018 Top 200 Best Colleges
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla.– U.S. News & World Report ranked Nova Southeastern University (NSU) within their 2018 list of top 200 “Best Colleges.” NSU is officially ranked at number 198 for National Universities (up 16 spots). This is the second time this year that the university was ranked by U.S. News…
NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute Tagged Tiger Shark Breaks Distance Record – And Is Still Going!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2017 FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – A tiger shark named “Andy” is like the marine version of the Energizer Bunny – he keeps going and going and going… Andy, tagged in Bermuda in 2014 by Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI,) has…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ft. LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Shepard Broad College of Law has been awarded the 2017 Judy M. Weightman Memorial Public Interest Award at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Law Student Division. The honor was announced at the ABA Annual meeting in New York City…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA — The winners of the 2017 Challenge Grant featuring graduate students associated with the development of Airglades International Airport in Hendry County will be announced August 31 at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). The event is sponsored by The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®…
South Florida Coral Reefs to Get a Helping Hand – Anchorage Changed to Help Avoid Mishaps
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – There’s no denying it – our coral reefs are in danger. Given that healthy coral reefs are a must to maintain healthy oceans, it’s vital that we do whatever we can to ensure they not only survive, but thrive. To that end,…
Re-scheduled for Oct. 8-NSU to Host Annual A Day for Children Health Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – NSU will once again welcome families to its annual “A Day for Children” health fair, re-scheduled for Sunday, October 8th. Children ages 17 years and younger (including infants and toddlers), along with their families, are invited to attend this year’s event, which is scheduled…
NSU’s GHRI Study Shows Ocean’s Fastest Shark Is Being Threatened By Over Fishing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – More bad news for sharks. A new study using satellite tracking by researchers from Nova Southeastern University’s Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI), the University of Rhode Island and other colleagues shows that the fishing mortality rate of the shortfin mako in the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ft. LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce the topic of its 2017 Shepard Broad College of Law International Faculty Training Workshop: “Educating Millennials and Beyond.” The workshop will be held Tuesday, July 25, through Friday, July 28, focusing on what educators can…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – As part of its ongoing effort to foster global education, research and international cooperation, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) have signed several memorandums of understanding with Latin America universities attending the 15th annual Latin American and Caribbean Consortium…
Freedman Secures Spot in U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Jamie Freedman has enjoyed plenty of success throughout her three years as a member of the Nova Southeastern women’s golf team. The senior-to-be has received All-America recognition both on the course and in the classroom, and helped guide the Sharks to their first Sunshine…
NSU’s Provost Named to Digital Fellows Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Ralph Rogers, Jr., Ph.D. was selected by the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO) as one of 32 provosts and chief academic officers to participate in the ACAO Digital Fellows Program. Supported…
NSU Partners with Ice Cream Shop to Create Fun Entrepreneurial Program for High Schoolers
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – There’s nothing better than enjoying ice cream on a hot South Florida summer day. Now Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is giving a group of local high school students the opportunity to make their own. The Department of Writing and Communication at NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities…
Nova Southeastern University Receives International Award for Innovative Alumni Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – An initiative at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) that helped measure the engagement of NSU alumni recently received international recognition. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), headquartered in Washington, D.C., with members around the world, recently named NSU a bronze award…
NSU Swimming Garners CSCAA Scholar All-America Distinction
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – For the first time in the 95-year history of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of American (CSCAA), more than 700 teams received Scholar All-America recognition. In total, 720 teams representing 443 institutions achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the spring 2017…
NSU’s Terry Mularkey Recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Executive Director of Development Terry J. Mularkey has been recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). He joins more than 5,500 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a…