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FCE Professor named VP of Higher Education for the Florida Council of Teachers Mathematics
Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE ) has been named Vice President for Higher Education, Florida Council of Teachers and Mathematics (FCTM). Dr. Su recently presented at the FCTM Conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, together with one of her former…
Sundstedt Picks Up Second SSC Swimmer of the Week Award of the Season
Following another solid weekend of competition, Emma Sundstedt has earned her second Sunshine State Conference Swimmer of the Week award of the 2018-19 season, as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Sundstedt has received two of the three awards handed out so far this season, and this serves as…
NSU, Neagle Welcomes Mid-Year Transfer Nosievici
Third-year Nova Southeastern women’s tennis coach Doug Neagle announced on Tuesday the addition of mid-year transfer Chantal Nosievici, who will join the Sharks’ 2018-19 squad in January. With NSU proving to be a deep squad through the fall slate so, Nosievici’s addition provides another experienced weapon for the Sharks. FULL RELEASE
Loibl, Fountain Recognized on All-SSC Teams
In the midst of a breakout season, the Nova Southeastern men’s soccer team had two players honored as All-Sunshine State Conference performers on Wednesday, as forward Sebastian Loibl was named to the All-SSC First Team while midfielder Bradley Fountain earned an All-SSC Second Team nod. FULL RELEASE
The Veterans Resource Center will be hosting a day of celebration in honoring and recognizing the student veterans at NSU. Monday, November 12, 2018 Veteran Appreciation Breakfast (Open for Veteran, Active Duty, and Reserve NSU Students only) (Please RSVP at nova.edu/veteransappreciation) 8:00 a.m. The Faculty Shark Club, Rosenthal Student…
Heikkila, Edwards Repeat as All-SSC Performers
For the second consecutive year, Nova Southeastern women’s soccer standouts Emma Heikkila and Adanna Edwards have been named All-Sunshine State Conference selections, as announced by the league office on Wednesday. FULL RELEASE
NSU University School Students Exercise Their Minds and Bodies
NSU University School students are always exercising their minds and their bodies. Students in grades 2-5 have been working hard and enjoying daily physical activities by participating in FitnessGram, a non-competitive health-related fitness assessment founded by The Cooper Institute. FitnessGram works to help schools evaluate and evolve their physical education…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: NSU Alumnus Launches Oral Care Subscription Business
Great ideas can be born under the most mundane circumstances. NSU alumnus Alexander Lafortune got the idea for his new business while a student at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Alone in his dorm room one evening, Lafortune accidentally knocked his toothbrush into the toilet. Frustrated…
Commemorating Decades of Innovation and Success
The department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) has a long, successful history that sets it apart from other SLP programs in the country. Among these distinctions are some notable firsts. A major one is the provision of innovative delivery systems. For example, the department was the first SLP program to offer…
Amy Tepper, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, recently co-authored the book, Feedback to Forward: 31 Strategies to Lead Learning. Tepper has over 23 years in education, having served as a teacher, administrator, program director and developer in various educational start-ups. She held the position of Executive…
NSU Holds Vigil for Lives Lost at Tree of Life Synagogue
The tragedy that took place Saturday, Oct. 27 at a Pittsburgh synagogue, which resulted in eleven lives lost, devastated the entire nation. Monday, Oct. 29 the NSU community stood together in solidarity vigil to honor the lives lost at the Tree of Life Synagogue. To watch the news coverage of…
NSU Student Featured in NFL Segment
Julius Thomas, NSU student and former NFL player for the Miami Dolphins and the Denver Broncos, appeared in a segment Sunday morning for the NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thomas was featured on segment called Life After Football, and spoke about his decision in getting…
NSU to use Mako Sharks to Predict Florida 2018 Midterm Election Winners
Once again, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) researchers have tapped into their tagged mako sharks to help forecast Florida’s 2018 election winners! Off their stunningly successful Shark Race to the White House in 2016, which was one of the only polls to correctly predict the next President of the United States,…
The 7th Annual Trick To The Treat Of An Internship Or Research Experience, Oct. 31
Career Development and The Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography present the 7th Annual Trick to the Treat of an Internship or Research Experience. Hear students present on their Biology and Medical Internship experiences Learn how and why to apply to science related internships and research opportunities Career Development…
NSU AAUW Branch celebrates 10th Anniversary
This September, the Nova Southeastern University AAUW (FL) Branch received a certificate of honor in recognition of its 10th anniversary. AAUW is committed to advancing equity for women and girls. Each year, NSU’s local branch supports the International Women’s Day Colloquium in March, as well as supporting the E-STEAM (Exploring…
Shark Week at the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development
The Mailman Segal Center’s Family Center Preschool and Infant & Toddler Program is proud to be a member of the National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (N4C). N4C is a nonprofit educational membership organization supporting excellence in programs for young children in communities of higher learning by providing opportunities for…
NSU Research Spotlight: Halmos College Galapagos Shark Research Featured in National Geographic
This October, the iconic magazine National Geographic published an article on Galapagos hammerhead sharks. These sharks, with their wide-eyed appearance are some of the most iconic species found around these small Ecuadoran islands. One of the many questions about this species is where do they go to give birth? Halmos…
FCE’s My Favorite Teacher Project Invited to Visit the U.S. Department of Education
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education undergraduate students, Chloe Behar and Jackie Trott, were invited to share the “My Favorite Teacher Project” with the United States Department of Education in Washington D.C. The goal of the “My Favorite Teacher” project is to interview 5,000 people around the world by…
The Department of Recruitment and Admissions regularly hosts special events, including guest speakers, graduate open houses, and Shark Chats, which are live interdisciplinary panel discussions featuring NSU faculty, alumni and students. Upcoming Event Graduate Open House Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 | Registration: 5:30 PM | Event: 6 – 8:00 PM…
NSU Fall Faculty Workshop Series – Register Now for December Workshops
The NSU Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center is excited to offer 12 new workshops this fall for full and part-time faculty this semester focusing on innovative pedagogies and technologies. Our Faculty Workshop Series will take place Mondays from 12-1 pm in our new space in the Alvin…