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NSU In The News
Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Up on S. Florida Beaches
Recently South Florida beach-goers were witness to a strange sight – thousands of jellyfish washed up on shore. Media outlets covered this event, and they spoke with NSU Subject Matter Expert Charles Messing, Ph.D. from the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. You can view the…
NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development Director Featured in Sun Sentinel
Dr. Susan Kabot, director of clinical programs at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, was featured in the Sun Sentinel. Click here to read here guest editorial “Diagnosing autism lags in some communities.”
Editorial by Dr. Cecilia Rokusek Featured in Sun Sentinel
An editorial written by Cecilia Rokusek, assistant dean of research and innovation, and project director for NSU’s Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice in Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been published in the Sun Sentinel. Click here to read.
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine featured on NBC 6
Faculty and students from NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine were featured on NBC 6 today in a segment with education reporter Ari Odzer highlighting community service efforts to teach lifesaving techniques to students at Cooper City High School. Click here to view the story.
New College of Allopathic Medicine Dean Profiled
Johannes W. Vieweg, M.D., FACS, was featured on the cover of the March edition of South Florida Hospital News in an article titled “New Founding Dean of NSU College of Allopathic Medicine Looking Forward to Opportunities and Challenges. Click here to read the article.
NSU Women’s Basketball Player Featured in Miami Herald
Alexis Murphy, senior guard of NSU women’s basketball team, has started a charity to help orphaned children in Haiti. The charity, Hoop for Haiti, has raised $17,000 to help the Destiny Village orphanage. The charity was featured in a recent Miami Herald story – read more HERE.
Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law Dean Featured on The Justice Hour
Dean Jon Garon from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law was featured The Justice Hour Talk show on WWNN 1470 a.m. to discuss the law school’s new legal incubator program to assist veterans, along with various legal issues including internet privacy and security. Listen here.
NSU Cell Therapy Institute Featured in PUPN Magazine
Private Universities and Products News (PUPN magazine) featured the NSU Cell Therapy Institute, which is focused on the potential of developing cell-based therapies to prevent, treat and cure life-threatening and debilitating diseases. Click here to read the digital publication.
NSU’s Nursing Program Featured by Fort Myers News-Press
NSU’s nursing program in Fort Myers was highlighted in an article on demand in the profession by the Fort Myers News-Press. The video and article include quotes from Susan Holland, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., program director and assistant professor at the NSU College of Nursing in Fort Myers. Click here for…
NSU Pharmacy Instructor Surprised by Students on “Steve Harvey”
Tune-in to “Steve Harvey” on Friday, February 19 as Steve welcomes four students from Nova Southeastern University who surprised their professor with a huge “thank you” on the “Steve Harvey” stage! In the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area, “Steve Harvey” airs on NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ), weekdays at 3:00 p.m. Check…
H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship Featured on NBC-6
NBC-6 Miami’s “6 in the Mix” show featured NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship and it’s MBA Program. What’s more, NBC-6 is home to an NSU student – Ivelisse Aparicio, who is studying marketing – and she gets a “shout out” by the show’s host! You…
NSU Research on Impact of B12 on Health Featured on Local 10
Richard Deth, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy, was featured on WPLG (ABC 10) for his research on the effects of Vitam in B12 on aging, autism and schizophrenia. Click here to view the Local 10 Health Cast.
Shepard Broad College of Law Professor on WPBT’s “Viewpoint”
Mark Dobson, J.D., professor at NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, appeared on WPBT’s “Viewpoint” show yesterday as an expert on criminal justice. Here’s the link to the segment: https://youtu.be/AvZbSEWHJQE
NSU Dental Students Discuss Give Kids A Smile Day on NBC 6
WTVJ NBC 6’s “6 in the Mix” program featured Adam Saltz and Kelly Cundy, the student organizers of NSU College of Dental Medicine’s Give Kids A Smile Day to preview the event that serves more than 500 children from throughout South Florida. NSU was selected by the American Dental Association…
NSU Researcher Featured in National Media
For Nova Southeastern University researcher Matthew Johnston, Ph.D., studying invasive marine species is his specialty. From lionfish to giant shrimp to damselfish, Johnston has been involved in some cutting-edge research as to what these non-native species mean to their new habitats. His most recent research involves the damselfish that has…
Nova Singers of NSU Featured in Miami Herald and Boca Mag
The Nova Singers of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) have been selected to be the backup choir for Barry Manilow’s “One Last Time” concert at the BB&T Center on Friday, Feb. 5. Thirty-five of the 150-member Nova Singers will join Mr. Manilow in the finale of the concert when he sings…
NSU Research Featured on Autism Speaks Home Page
An international research team led by Richard Deth, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Pharmacy, that also includes Dr. Malav Trivedi from NSU’s College of Pharmacy, published a study that was featured on the home page of AutismSpeaks.org. The article is titled “Study: Vitamin B12…
NSU Physician Helping Veteran With Memory Loss
Nancy Klimas, M.D., director of NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, was featured in a front-page Miami Herald article titled “‘Why can’t I recall yesterday?’ Amnesia erases daily life for Army veteran.” Click here to read the article.
NSU Women’s Health Expert Quoted by WebMD on Natural Family Planning
Kenneth E. Johnson, D.O., FACOOG, chair of the Department of OB/GYN and Public Health, Director of the Women’s Health Center, and assistant dean of faculty affairs at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, was featured in a WebMD article on “Today’s Natural Family Planning.” Click here to read the article.
WPLG Features NSU Research on Eye Disease
WPLG Local 10 featuring research conducted by Ava K. Bittner, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO, associate professor in NSU’s College of Optometry. The story highlights Dr. Bittner’s study that examined the effects of transcorneal electrical stimulation or acupuncture to treat patients with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic disease that causes vision loss. Two…