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NSU Athletics Announces Launch of Lettermen’s Association
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced today the establishment and official launch of the NSU Lettermen’s Association, a membership for all NSU Athletics Alumni. Established by former student-athletes, the NSU Lettermen’s Association has been designed to help provide an avenue for former NSU student-athletes to maintain, develop…
6th Annual Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award, Deadline to submit Sept. 16
Nova Southeastern University Provost Ralph V. Rodgers, Ph.D., is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award. The deadline to submit a nomination or to self-nominate is 5:00 p.m., EST, September 16, 2016. The purpose of the award is to recognize…
Reception to Welcome Human Anatomy & Physiology Visiting Professors, Oct. 22
In October, NSU will not only welcome Human Anatomy & Physiology visiting professors to NSU, but also recognize Human A&P’s relationship to art and research. On Oct. 21, NSU will host a wine and cheese reception that will focus on connecting art and anatomy and explore Italian Renaissance artists. The…
Realizing Potential: Faculty Helping Faculty
Robert A. Uchin, D.D.S. is not only former dean of NSU’s College of Dental Medicine and current faculty member in the Department of Endodontics, he is also one of the college’s most ardent philanthropic supporters. Dr. Uchin and his wife Marlene recently made a generous gift to establish the Dr….
Pride Bite: NSU Ranked Among Top 20 Global Universities That Could “Challenge the Elite” by 2030
Times Higher Education and World University ranked Nova Southeastern University (NSU) as one of 20 universities in the world and one of only nine universities in the U.S. that “could challenge the elite” universities and become globally renowned by the year 2030. Firetail, a higher education strategy consulting firm, identified…
Retired Police Officer uses Psychology Training
NSU alumnus Howard Rudolph didn’t realize when he received his degree in Mental Health Counseling at NSU, that his psychology training would be put to the test in the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. At the time, Rudolph was a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy who had earned…
College of Arts, Humanities Social Sciences (CAHSS) to Host Intellectual Conversations
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will again host its Intellectual Conversations. The conversations will be held noon – 1 p.m. in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, Nov. 17 – Killing the Horse to Save the Cart:…
Be Aware of FAFSA Changes for 2017-18
On Sept. 14, 2015, President Obama announced significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) process that will impact millions of students. Starting with the 2017–18 application cycle, the following changes will be put in place: Students will be able to submit a FAFSA earlier. Students will be able to file…
Men’s Golf Announces 2016-17 Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University men’s golf team has released its 2016-17 schedule. First-year head coach, Chris Carlin will make his NSU debut in Kissimmee, Fla. at the Div. II National Preview on Oct. 3. The Sharks are looking to build off of their success from the 2015-16 season garnering eight…
Sharks Participate in Jason Taylor Foundation’s Cool Gear for the School Year
The Nova Southeastern University athletic department assisted the Jason Taylor Foundation in their 12th annual Cool Gear for the School Year event on Sept. 5, sending 60 young students on a shopping spree at Old Navy. Each year, the Jason Taylor Foundation hosts 60 underserved children from Miami-Dade and Broward…
NSU Cross Country Teams Sweep Runner of the Week Awards
For the first time since 2010, the Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s cross country teams sweep both men and women Sunshine State Conference Runner of the Week awards. Thomas Ingalls (Sr., St, George, Utah.) and Allison Porter (Fr., Bolivar, Mo.) are the first pair of Shark runners to sweep…
NSU Volleyball Player Earns First SSC Player of the Week Award in 2016
Nova Southeastern University’s Denvyr Tyler-Palmer (So., Jacksonville, Fla.) was named Sunshine State Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending Sept. 4, 2016. She earns the first volleyball offensive award issued by the conference office in 2016. The sophomore outside hitter led the Sharks offensively to a…
NSU Cross Country Teams Receive Regional Rankings
The Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s cross country teams have received their south-regional rankings from the USTFCCCA Preseason Poll. Then men are picked to finish third and the women are picked to finish seventh. On the men’s side, Lee of Tennessee sits atop the regional rankings with Alabama-Huntsville right…
NSU Alumnus, Santiago Gomez, Competes in U.S. Amateur
Nova Southeastern University men’s golf alumnus Santiago Gomez is currently representing his native country, Columbia, in the 2016 U.S. Amateur held at Oakland Hills Country Club. In the stroke-play portion of the tournament, Gomez finished even with a final total of 140 (69-71), good enough to grab the 36th seed heading…
Sharks Participate in Davie Elementary Night
Nova Southeastern University Athletics and Agave Taco Bar in Davie hosted Davie Elementary Night for elementary school students on Aug. 30. The elementary students were able to meet NSU student-athletes and 20 percent of the proceeds made that night were donated back to Davie Elementary School. Members of NSU’s volleyball,…
Intramural Flag Football, Sept. 12
Have fun, compete, and make new memories. Join the Intramural Flag Football League. Play begins Monday, September 12, 2016. Register now at www.imleagues.com. For more information, contact Michael Birch at mbirch@nova.edu or (954) 262-7305.
GLOYO, Glow in the Dark Yoga, Sept. 14
Join RecWell’s special yoga session, GLOYO–Glow in the Dark Yoga on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Limited space, for students and RecWell members only. For more information, please contact wellness@nova.edu.
CAHSS Faculty appear as Guest Performers in Summer Concert in South Korea
William Adams, D.M.A., associate professor and Jii Hong Park, MM. adjunct professor teaching piano and staff accompanist in the Department of Performing and Visual Arts (DPVA) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) appeared as guest performers in South Korea. They were featured at the Bae Soon…
NSU Pediatrician Helps Create Family Readiness Kit
Deborah Ann Mulligan, M.D., FACEP, FAAP, director, NSU Institute for Child Health Policy, and professor of pediatrics, NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, helped launch the 2016 American Association of Pediatrics’ Family Readiness Kit. The kit includes helpful information to prepare families to face man-made and natural disasters. Mulligan served as…
Career Development and COM to host Healthcare Today
The Office of Career Development and the College of Osteopathic Medicine will host a panel of current healthcare professionals to discuss “Healthcare Today.” Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Location: Don Taft University Center Arena Club Room Learn more about the trends and business opportunities available in Healthcare Gain insights on…