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Men’s Basketball Senior Voted as Having Top DII Performance of the Year
Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball graduating senior Chris Page was voted as having the HERO Sports DII Men’s Performance of the Year by a wide margin, as balloting of the online poll was released this week, March 28. Page’s 41-point, school-record breaking game on Feb. 13 against Barry stood out…
Men’s Track and Field Obtains Another Peach Belt Award
Nova Southeastern University men’s track and field team earned the Peach Belt Conference collective award for the men’s 4×400 meter relay performance at the UCF Invitational, as announced by the conference administration on Tuesday, March 29. The Sharks men’s 4×400 meter relay team Akeim David (R-Fr., Bridgestown, Barbados), Dwayne Edwards (Jr.,…
Former Shark Star Lelii Vying for Pro Roster Spot with Pride
Former Nova Southeastern University women’s soccer player Sierra Lelii is in camp with the Orlando Pride ahead of their inaugural National Women’s Soccer League season. Lelii is a “trialist,” one of eight players invited to be a part of the Pride preseason roster, among 28 competing to be a…
NSU Women’s Basketball Coach Gains First Inclusion into WBCA Victory Club
Nova Southeastern University women’s basketball head coach LeAnn Freeland was recognized on Monday, March 28, as a member of the 2016 WBCA Victory Club. In all during this past season, 58 member coaches of the association reached specific victory levels, beginning with the 200-win mark. Freeland reached that plateau on…
Join us for a free Weight Watchers Information Session, April 6
The Office of Human Resources will offer a free Weight Watchers information session on Wednesday, April 6 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. in the Alvin Sherman Library, room 2053 for NSU students, faculty and staff members. The Weight Watchers Beyond the scale program takes a personalized approach that helps you reach…
Honors Program Advocate Excels in Student Leadership Roles
During her four years at NSU, Nicole Cocuy followed many paths to student engagement and leadership: Advocate of the Undergraduate Honors Program, award-winning editorial writer and co-editor at NSU’s student newspaper, participant in the university’s Model United Nations team, intern at the office of a U.S. Congresswoman … and the…
Farquhar Honors College to host Undergraduate Student Symposium, Join us on April 8
The Farquhar Honors College presents the 2016 Undergraduate Student Symposium, a showcase of scholarship and creative works from NSU students in all majors. Admission is free, and everyone is invited to attend. To qualify to present at the symposium, students test their own hypotheses and uncover new ways of interpreting…
Collaborative Research Group Places Second in National Research Competition
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy second-year student Natalie Builes and Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine first-year student Dominick Casciato earned second place at the First Annual Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) Foundation Student Research Competition. OCPM is part of Kent State University. Their poster presentation, “Using 3-D…
NSU Supports Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, and Nova Southeastern University is “going blue” to raise awareness about the autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and those whom it affects. We encourage NSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni to wear blue on Monday, April 4, to mark our support. Share your participation by posting photos…
Realizing Potential – Founding Members of NSU’s 1964 Society Demonstrate the Will to Believe in NSU
NSU President/CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., and Health Professions Chancellor Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., recently addressed more than 50 founding members of NSU’s 1964 Society, a group of donors who have included NSU in their estate plan, which includes wills or financial accounts. Legacy gifts help the university meet the challenges of…
NSU’s 3-D Printing Lab Holds Open House
On February 18, 2016, NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD) Library hosted an open house for its 3-D Printing Lab. Faculty members were invited to see some of the projects completed so far. Attendees also had the opportunity to speak with various student-faculty groups currently working on projects using the technology….
NSU University School Robotics Team Continues to Excel
The NSU University School Robotics Team A won the Excellence Award, the Highest Driving Skill Award, and the Highest Programming Award at the VEX Robotics Competition: Nothing But Net. The tournament was the final regional tournament of the season before the Florida State Championship this month. The Robotics team started…
University School Visual Arts Students win Numerous Arts Awards
Congratulations to our talented NSU University School visual arts students who did exceptionally well in the 2016 Regional Schoslatic Art Awards for Broward County. Upper School and Middle School artists won a total of three American Vision Nominee Awards, 28 Gold Keys, 25 Silver Keys, and 40 Honorable Mentions. Their…
Art of Wine and Food Series: Sonoma Superstars
Join Kathleen Scheuer from Rodney Strong Vineyards and sample Sonoma Superstars. Small bites will be served to complement each wine. Guests are invited to view the Museum’s exhibitions starting at 5pm. $40; $25 for Members at the Patron level and above. Limited seating, paid reservations required. RSVP: here, email or 954-262-0258.
Pride Bite: Nova Southeastern University’s Bond Rating Raised by Standard & Poor’s
Standard & Poor’s announced that it has raised Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) ratings two notches to an “A-” based on S&P’s methodology, citing a diverse program mix, stabilizing enrollment, steady student demand and improving student quality. “We continue to move the university forward toward achieving NSU’s Vision 2020, and an…
Power Over Diabetes Workshop: Diabetes and Exercise
Are you interested in learning more about diabetes? Do you or someone you know have diabetes? Are you interested in learning ways to improve your health and prevent diabetes? Topic Presentation: Diabetes and Exercise Faculty: Debra Stern Location: NSU Library (ASL) Room MR2053 Date/ Time: 4/13/2016 5:30‐ 6:30 pm Click…
2016 Lunch & Learn Grant Workshops
The Grant Writing Laboratory and Office of Sponsored Programs provide Lunch & Learn Workshops on a series of grant-related topics during the year. For more information, please contact Maryellen Maher, Ph.D., at ext. 28554 or via e-mail. Please Note: All Grant Workshops are available to NSU Faculty and Staff members…
Museum Cafe Free Tasting: Dolce D’Italia
Enjoy a free tasting of Italian desserts as part of the Museum Cafe’s new salute to Italy menu celebrating the exhibition Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious samples of Tiramisu and Ice Cream Tartufo accompanied by refreshing Peach Bellinis. This event is free and…
Regional Campus: NSU Alumni Event- Improv Your Life, March 30
Learn to Navigate Your Life without a Script at this experiential workshop with Mary T. Curtis. We will learn, laugh and grow together as you explore and practice techniques that can change your relationship with self, others, and the world. At the end of this session you will walk away…
CAHSS Invites You to the 8th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to the Eighth Annual Juried Student Exhibition by the Department of Performing and Visual Arts. This exhibition features works created by NSU students who have completed undergraduate art and design courses within the past academic year….