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Holocaust Education Alive and Well in South Florida
Craig Weiner recently gave a tour to students of the Holocaust Reflection and Resource Center, which he and his wife Barbara founded at Nova Southeastern University. For the Weiner’s, Holocaust education is a mission – and a necessity. An April study conducted by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany found 22 percent…
The Dangers of Fake Medicine Such as Viagra
Counterfeit prescription pills can be purchased online at a lower cost, but the discounted price is not worth the dangerous effects. NBC 6’s Roxanne Vargas spoke to Dr. Robert Speth, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Nova Southeastern University, about the risks that can arise from purchasing and consuming medication bought…
16-year-old to Graduate from NSU with Two Bachelor’s Degrees
When 16-year-old Mya Abdulahad walks across the stage to graduate Friday, she will not be picking up her high school diploma. Instead, she will be getting two bachelor’s degrees from Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. Rebecca Vargas from WSVN Channel 7 News sat down with the student…
When Picky Eating Becomes a Health Concern For Kids
For children who refuse to eat a proper amount of food or for those who eat only a few types of food, the Feeding Disorders Clinic at the Mailman Segal Center at Nova Southeastern University works to support healthy eating habits and transform mealtimes into successful experiences. With the help of…
NSU Law Leadership Academy was featured in a recent blog about what great law schools are doing. The NSU Law Leadership Academy helps participating students develop the skills needed to successfully practice law in the 21st century through course work, workshops, and live client experiences integrated through a specialized law…
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Students Visit NSU’s Holocaust Reflection and Resource Center
Marjory Stoneman Douglas students recently toured Nova Southeastern University’s Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Reflection and Resource Center as part of their Holocaust History class taught by Mrs. Ivy Schamis. During the class trip, the students received a personal tour from Craig Weiner, who is passionate about teaching current and future generations…
The States Most in Need of Dentists
Certain parts of the country face a shortage of dentists, with a bright outlook for dentist jobs. According to The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the country would need 10,802 new dentists to eliminate the shortage areas. About two-thirds of the designated areas for dentist shortages are in rural…
The NSU University School Sharks Are Headed Back to the Robotics World Championships
The NSU University School’s Robotics team is headed to the Vex World Championship this week, where they will face robots from 35 countries. Out of 19,000 teams from across the globe, only 560 get to advance to the championship. In a recent interview with WLRN, NSU’s University School teacher Erik…
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Discusses Financial Aid Options for Students
According to the Sun Sentinel, Florida’s public universities, which charge about $6,300 a year in tuition and fees for in-state students, are the second lowest in the country. In a recent interview with the Sun Sentinel, NSU’s Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Deanna Voss, shared different Financial Aid tools for students…
Your South Florida – Palm Beach Opioid Lawsuit
Recently, Palm Beach County joined a growing list of local governments throughout the country in filing lawsuits against some of the biggest names in the drug industry. The PBC lawsuit accuses companies like Walgreens, CVS-Health and Johnson & Johnson of fueling the area’s opioid epidemic, which killed approximately 600 people in PBC…
NSU Makes Headway in Plan to Become Major Medical Hub
Nova Southeastern University is one step closer to fulfilling its vision to be the South Florida destination for health care education and its long anticipated Academical Village is starting to come to life. In a recent interview with the Sun Sentinel NSU President Dr. George L. Hanbury said, “We’re building…
Your South Florida – Reinstating Felons’ Voting Rights
According to a Federal Judge, Florida’s ban on ex-felons voting is unconstitutional and biased. The current system to reinstate ex-felon’s voting rights makes them wait 5-7 years prior to going before a clemency board. The judge gave the governor until April 26th to reform the current program. In a recent…
Picky Eaters: Tips and Tricks on How to Get your Kids to Branch Out
Thousands of parents struggle with picky eaters refuse to eat or only eat certain foods. According to Roseanne Lesack, Ph.D., BCBA-D, ABPP, director of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation Clinic at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center, most children go through some sort of picky phase. Similar to how children at that stage also have a…
Super Teachers: Erik Weidenboerner
NSU’s University School Robotic Head Coach and Teacher Erik Weidenboerner, was selected as this week’s super teacher. Mr. Weidenboerner’s award-winning robotics program teaches his students critical-thinking, problem-solving, and team work. Last week, NSU University School Sharks Robotics teams won two special awards at the 2018 Florida State High School VEX Robotics Competition in Tampa,…
Local Man Inducted in Academic Honor Society
Recently, Nova Southeastern University initiated Charles Harvey of Timberlake into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Click Here to read the full article.
NSU’s Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Featured in South Florida 100
Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., interim executive vice president and chief operating officer was featured in South Florida 100, a forum where South Florida’s most influential people weight in on current events. Dr. Lippman talked about the opioid problem that is causing hundreds of deaths in South Florida. “I would like…
Recently NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship announced the names of three South Florida business leaders who will be inducted into its Business and Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, the Huizenga Business School’s highest honor. The 2018 honorees are Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Bob Moss, and Stephen Ross. In a…
10 Inspirational Songs for Your Pharmacy Playlist
Music can be a powerful way to inspire, heal, and motivate. Studies have increasingly demonstrated the health benefits of music therapy including managing dementia symptoms and reducing distress of young children receiving immunizations. Jennifer Gershman, Pharm.D., assistant professor, NSU’s College of Pharmacy, put together a list of 10 inspirational songs…
How to Make a Baby Stop Crying
Roseanne Lesack, Ph.D., BCBA-D, ABPP, director of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation Clinic at NSU’s Mailman Segal Center, is a featured expert on soothing a crying baby on the website www.fatherly.com. Read her advice HERE.
March 2018 Fed Rate Hike Report
Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of finance and economics, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, gave his opinion along with other leading voices across the country on the recent Federal rate hikes. Click HERE to read his thoughts on WalletHub.com.