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News Releases
NSU Continues to Oversee National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – It is incontrovertible – the world’s coral reefs are under attack. The evidence is clear that there are several “stressors” – increasing ocean temperatures, pollution and disease, not to mention the occasional oil spill or ship grounding – that play a role…
David Lawrence Jr. to Speak at NSU Commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Renowned thought leader, children’s advocate, and former publisher of the Miami Herald, David Lawrence Jr., will be the guest speaker at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education commencement ceremony on Friday, June 16. The event will be held at…
Olympia Duhart, former SALT Co-President, named Associate Dean for Faculty and Student Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FT. LAUDERDALE/DAVIE FLA. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Professor Olympia Duhart, the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law Director of Legal Research and Writing has been named the Associate Dean for Faculty and Student Development for the College of Law. Duhart joined the College of Law faculty…
NSU College of Allopathic Medicine Receives Candidate Status for Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) College of Allopathic Medicine (M.D. College) has been granted Candidate status by The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the organization that accredits M.D. programs in the U.S. and Canada. The college is applying to become the eighth M.D.-degree awarding…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – NuLife Sciences (OTCQB: NULF) through the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, NuLife BioMed, Inc., today announced that it has moved into space at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) prestigious Center for Collaborative Research (CCR), where it will conduct research on the NuLife Technique, a means to potentially eliminate the need…
Forbes Lists Nova Southeastern University as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Last month, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was ranked No. 133 in Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers’ List. Each year, Forbes seeks to discover which companies operating in the U.S. today are best at making their employees feel happy, inspired, and well-compensated. They round up…
Chasing the Fastest Shark in the World is No Easy Task
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – By all accounts, it was a very successful research trip. When you’re studying the fastest sharks, there are a lot of variables that can come into play during a research trip. The weather may not cooperate, which can limit the time you…
NSU’s College of Optometry Opens Dry Eye Care Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Dry eyes are irritating whether you wear contact lenses or not. The insufficient or poor quality tears associated with dry eye is a common complaint impacting millions of Americans. There are many causes for dry eye syndrome including problems with the production of…
NSU’s Equine Therapy Program Receives Boost from Quell Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – When it comes to mental health issues, it’s personal for Kevin Lynch. The U.S. Navy Veteran, who has a son diagnosed with bipolar disorder, has battled his own bout with depression. Today he leads an army of volunteers who want to shift how…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ft. LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce the topic of its Shepard Broad College of Law Annual Law Review symposium entitled “Entrepreneurship 2.0: Legal, Regulatory, and Economic Challenges to the Innovation Economy.” The symposium will be held Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FL – eMerge Americas, the technology conference connecting global innovators, industry leaders and investors from Latin America, North America and Europe, announced two speakers from Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Nova Southeastern University who will address challenges and opportunities related to health care and technology. For more information on the…
NSU Professor Named ‘World Class Faculty’ at Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Mid-Year Luncheon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – At the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance’s Mid-Year Luncheon on Monday, May 15, 2017, Bob Speth, Ph.D., was presented with the Alliance’s 2017 World Class Faculty award. Dr. Speth is a professor at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the College…
Nova Southeastern University Researchers Part of Team Exploring Seas in Fiji
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Fiji. When you say that word, many people immediately think of a vacation of a lifetime. Well, when you say that word to marine research scientists, their eyes light up, but for very different reasons. And that’s exactly what happened to two…
NSU’s College of Pharmacy Opens ICUBAcares Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – As anyone who has started a new medicine recently will tell you, taking the drug properly, dealing with potential side effects and drug interactions as well as getting insurance approval can be overwhelming. Imagine how challenging it would be if you’re fighting cancer…
Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. H. Thomas Temple Named a Health Care Hero
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce honored H. Thomas Temple, M.D., as a “Health Care Hero” at its 20th annual Health Care Heroes® Award ceremony, which was held May 9, 2017 at Jungle Island in Miami. Dr. Temple, who is senior vice president…
NSU Takes Bold Step to Address Teacher Shortage Crisis & Provide Employment for Graduates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – They are two of the biggest challenges facing public school districts and institutions of higher learning: the ever-growing public school teacher shortage and helping college/university graduates find gainful employment. In one fell swoop, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has taken a bold step to…
Nova Southeastern University Celebrates Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – As part of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7 -13), which is being celebrated locally from May 1- 5, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is celebrating teachers across the country for their dedication to their students and their commitment to education. NSU is home to the Abraham S….
NSU Collaborates with South Florida Accelerator to Commercialize Technology
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FL – The South Florida Accelerator (TSFA) and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announced plans to form new startup companies from NSU’s research and development (R&D) pipeline. “We are excited to be working with researchers and leaders at NSU’s Center for Collaborative Research (CCR),” said Christopher Malter, co-founder and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announced today that it is notifying patients of an incident involving two stolen hard drives containing lab information from its Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine. This incident did not affect all NSU patients; only certain patients who had specialty lab…
Nova Southeastern University Receives Telly Award for Human Trafficking PSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world and Broward County, Florida ranks among the highest incidences in the nation. Nova Southeastern University is making a concerted effort to increase awareness of the problem. As part of that initiative,…