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Raftery Signs Free Agent Deal With Astros
Nova Southeastern University’s Devin Raftery has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Houston Astros, propelling him to the prestigious #SharksInThePros club that now features 30 players that have signed with a Major League Baseball team and 23 more that have signed independent ball contracts. Raftery, the South Region…
At NSU, student-athletes are not “dumb jocks” who are only motivated to excel in sports; our athletes are equally committed to academic excellence. After Women’s Swimming posted a 3.22 GPA for the spring semester, they were recognized as a Scholar All-American Team by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)….
Baseball Head Coach Named Finalist For Skip Bertman Award
Nova Southeastern University baseball’s head coach Greg Brown has been named a finalist for the 2016 Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year Award, which honors the nation’s top collegiate coach from any level of college baseball, as announced by the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. The award finalists…
Three Rowers Receive CRCA Scholar-Athlete Honors
The No. 6 Nova Southeastern rowing team saw Adrianna Rosario, Amanda Hudon and Victoria Porretti named National Scholar-Athletes by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA). The three Sharks earned this honor after finishing the fall 2015 semester with cumulative GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Other requirements set by the CRCA…
Men’s Golf Has Two Garner All-American Recognition
Two Nova Southeastern University men’s golfers were honored recently by the Golf Coaches Association of America as 2016 NCAA Division II All-Americans. For the second straight season, Richard Mansell (Jr., Staffordshire, England) earned this recognition, as a Second Team member. Also gaining another national award, following his recent Freshman All-American…
NSU to host Miami International Piano Festival Academy, July 22 & 23; Finale on July 24
Nova Southeastern University is proud to host the Miami International Piano Festival Academy throughout the month of July 2016. Extraordinary pianists from all over the world will showcase their virtuosity in piano recitals held at the Adolfo and Marisela Cotilla Gallery in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library at 7:30 p.m. on…
NSU Tampa Hosts Groundbreaking Discussion with Community Leaders
A groundbreaking discussion and networking event, “The Power of Economic Partnerships, Development and Diversity in Tampa Bay,” was recently co-hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The 57 guests who attended were…
NSU University School Speech and Debate Team Excels at National Tournament
Congratulations to Jake Wallack and Itiel Wainer who were named National Champions at the National Speech and Debate Tournament! Additionally, NSU University School’s Middle and Upper Schools were both named Schools of Excellence in Speech, signifying that we were one of the top programs at the national tournament. NSU University…
Support NSU While You Shop on Amazon this Holiday Season
Did you know? You can help support NSU’s fundraising efforts while you shop online at Amazon.com? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low…
Alumni Spotlight: Former Shark Carlos Asuaje Selected to Play in MLB’s Futures Game
Former Nova Southeastern University baseball player Carlos Asuaje has been selected to play in Major League Baseball’s Futures Game on July 10 at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. This will be Asuaje’s first Futures Game and the first time any former Sharks baseball player will play in the Futures…
City of Hollywood Recognizes Community Spirit of COM Staff Member
Beth A. Allen, M.S., community relations liaison at NSU-COM’s Lifelong Learning Institute, was honored with the 2016 Leadership Hollywood Award for her dedication to the community for several years. Allen was presented with the award at the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hollywood Class XL graduation on June 17, 2016…
Save the Date for the 8th ESS Informational Summit, July 14
Registration is now open for the 8th ESS Informational Summit on July 14, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. The Summit is hosted by NSU Enrollment and Student Services. The ESS Informational Summit is an outreach event for all faculty and staff. It provides…
Delta Dental Insurance Company has awarded each of four Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine recent graduates a $2,500 grant. This year’s recipients are Ashleigh Weyh, Kelly Cundy, John Aylmer, and Alexander Verga. The 2016 F. Gene Dixon Student Leadership Awards recognize graduating dental students who demonstrate outstanding leadership…
Join the Intramural Basketball League this Summer
It’s time for Intramural Basketball League open to NSU students, faculty, and staff. Registration Dates: May 16–June 3 Cost: $25.00 per team League Dates: Monday and Wednesday Nights, June 13–July 27 Sign up at www.imleagues.com For more information, contact Michael Birch at mbirch@nova.edu.
NSU Scuba Club offers opportunities to Dive, Last trip Aug. 6
It’s the perfect time to dive in South Florida! NSU’s Scuba Club offers trips this summer to keep you energized and refreshed as you explore the deep sea with friends. See flyer for details. To register, contact Tec Clark, Associate Director for Aquatics and Scuba Diving at tclark@nova.edu or (954)…
Summer Glow in the Dark Yoga Party
Enjoy your summer with a Glow in the Dark Yoga Party! RecWell Multipurpose Room 3 Instructor: Maria P. Price: $5 for members and $15 for guests Limited space For more information, please contact wellness@nova.edu.
Want to learn to Dive? NSU’s Academic Diving Program is for you
NSU’s Academic Diving Program will get you ready to explore the beautiful ocean depths. To register, contact Tec Clark, Associate Director for Aquatics and Scuba Diving at tclark@nova.edu or (954) 262-7042. For more information, visit www.nsuaquatics.com.
Decorated police officer shares story of life-threatening encounter
Faced with the prospect of death, Officer Mario Gutierrez of the Miami-Dade Police Department credited thoughts of his family with saving his life. As a result of his heroics, Gutierrez was one of 13 law enforcement officers who was recently recognized at the White House by President Obama, where he…
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was the Visiting Editor of the Special Edition of the Journal of Peace-building and Development published this past April. Duckworth also wrote an editorial titled “Is Peacebuilding Donor-driven?…
High school students conduct neuroscience experiments on field trip
A group of 40 high school students from North Lauderdale’s Somerset Academy received hands-on neuroscience experience at the College of Psychology’s Parker Building labs during a recent visit to the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. “High school kids are hungry for science,” said NSU associate professor Jaime Tartar, Ph.D., who coordinated the trip with…