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Industry Professionals Meet with Middle School Students for Career Connections Event
NSU University School eighth grade students enjoyed making connections with industry professionals during the 6th annual Middle School Career Connections event. More than 50 USchool parents and alumni, NSU professors, and other working professionals participated in panel discussions that addressed a number of questions including why they love what they…
USchool Student Shadows World Renowned Scientist
Cultivating her passion for marine biology, Marlee Lewin, a sophomore at NSU University School, has elevated her learning through the Independent Research Study (IRS). This unique program gives students the opportunity to work one-on-one with university professors and conduct extensive, graduate-level research. Marlee is currently being mentored by world-renowned marine…
NSU Faculty Members Discuss Pharmacists’ Role in Accountable Care Organizations
As health care moves to value-based arrangements and delivery models like accountable care organizations (ACOs), the benefit of incorporating a pharmacist can be overlooked, according to the American Journal of Managed Care. Tina Joseph, Pharm.D., BCACP, and Reena Jones, Pharm.D., C.Ph, both from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy, outlined…
SharkLink Feedback Survey, Last day April 27
The Office of Innovation and Information Technology is currently preparing for a new re-design of the SharkLink Intranet/Portal. SharkLink is NSU’s official intranet portal servicing current students, faculty, employees, and alumni. The survey will help us gather critical information about your awareness of our existing portal, your current level of usage,…
NSU to host Miami Dolphins On the Clock 2016 NFL Draft Party
NSU is hosting the “Miami Dolphins On the Clock 2016 Draft Party” in the Don Taft University Center Arena. The party will feature: Live draft analysis Current & former player autographs Interactive games Photo opportunities Dolphins Academy interactive area Official draft merchandise and garage sale Concessions available for purchase For…
NSU’s Health Professions Division Hosts 31st Annual Bal Fantastique
More than 300 community leaders, philanthropists, and NSU faculty, students and leadership recently joined together to celebrate the 31st Annual Bal Fantastique at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD), guests enjoyed dinner and dancing while supporting a worthy cause. The black-tie event raised…
Realizing Potential: Young Alumnus Provides Legacy Gift, Matching Gift, and Annual Gift to NSU
William Scott Parker, Jr. M.B.A (’06) is a Huizenga College of Business alumnus, a member of NSU Ambassadors Board, and a founding member of NSU’s 1964 Society. He is also just 37 years old. In his own words, he describes why he passionately supports NSU: “I look at where I…
NSU’s Nova Singers To Celebrate Leonard Bernstein at 100
Nova Southeastern University’s Nova Singers will join in the global observance of “Leonard Bernstein at 100” — a two-year celebration of the life and career of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein. Nova Singers’ March, 2018 concert series will feature Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, a tuneful, tonal and contemporary, composition featuring modal melodies and unusual meters. Through…
NSU Relief Efforts for Ecuador – Bring items to Help Victims
Students, faculty, and staff at NSU will be organizing a food and clothing donation drive to assist the victims of the tragic earthquake that took place off the coast of Quito, Ecuador. Donation bins will be placed in the Don Taft University Center, HPD Terry building, Carl DeSantis building, and…
CAHSS Invites Proposals for the Intellectual Conversations 2016-2017 on “Migration”
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Conversations series will continue during the next academic year on the theme of “Migration.” Generally these conversations last for one hour and have been held in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Thursday afternoons from noon until…
Get ready for Intramural Summer Bowling League; Registration begins May 2
This summer, register for intramural bowling with the Office of Recreation and Wellness. Registration Dates: May 2 – May 19, 2016 Teams: 4 Players Cost: $11.50/week or $69.00 total per player League Dates: Tuesday nights from May 24 – June 28, 2016 Time: Games begin at 7:30 pm Location: SpareZ…
CAHSS Faculty and Students Participate in Atlantic Crisis and Conflict Simulation
Graduate students and faculty from NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) recently participated in a crisis and conflict simulation sponsored by the City of Fellsmere, Florida, the U.S. Army, Company A/436th Civilian Affairs Battalion, Operation Hope of Greater Florida, Inc. and the American Red Cross of South…
NSU University Scschool Students Qualify for the 2016 National Speech and Debate Tournament
Congratulations to the NSU University School Speech and Debate team members who are eligible to compete in the 2016 USA World Schools Debate Invitational. We commend your achievements so far this year and wish you the best of luck at nationals! The NSU University School representatives are: Thomas Ebenger &…
CAHSS Students Recognized for Internships with the Broward Outreach Centers
Graduate students in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) were recognized for the completion of their internships with the Broward Outreach Centers (BOC.) BOC is one of many DFT internship sites in the community. DFT graduate, Sara Smith, M.S., LMFT,…
NSU Participates in 2016 eMerge Americas Conference
For the second straight year, NSU joined fellow leading educational institutions and technology companies in South Florida at the eMerge Americas Conference in Miami Beach. Held April 18 and 19, 2016, the conference brought together 13,000 people with a focus on enhancing South Florida’s role as a center of technology…
Research by NSU Pharmacy Students Published in Managed Care Magazine
Students from NSU’s College of Pharmacy published an article titled “Commentary on Current Trends in Rising Drug Costs and Reimbursement Below Cost” in Managed Care Magazine, a publication for health plan executives and physicians. NSU students Ana D. Vega, B.S., Paul P. Meola, B.S., Julio Ramon Barcelo Jr., and Heidi…
NSU Announces new Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President Dr. George Hanbury announced the appointment of Kyle Fisher, B.A., to vice president for public relations and marketing communications, effective July 11. She will report directly to President Hanbury. In this newly created position, Fisher will provide strategic and integrated public relations leadership in the…
Community service in action: Ashwin Kalyandurg, a second-year student in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recognized for his noble effort to walk on his hands for more than 10 hours during NSU’s annual Relay for Life event that benefits the American Cancer Society. Kalyandurg, who performed this feat by…
Accomplishments Applauded at COM Student Awards Ceremony
On April 18, numerous awards and scholarships were presented to both students and faculty members at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine’s annual First-and-Second Year Student Awards Ceremony. Students were honored in areas such as research, academic excellence, and community service, while several faculty members were presented Golden Apple Awards for…
NSU Hosts Inaugural Conference on Child Abuse, Neglect and Human Trafficking
They are America’s most precious resource – our children. Unfortunately, far too often our children suffer abuse, neglect or, even worse, they are the victims of human trafficking. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention month, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) brought the community together to discuss the issue of Child Protection….