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Nova Southeastern University Announces New NSU Cell Therapy Institute
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is now at the forefront of conducting pioneering cell-based biomedical research with the launch of the new NSU Cell Therapy Institute, an international collaboration with prominent medical research scientists from Sweden’s world-renowned Karolinska Institutet (KI). KI is globally recognized for its Nobel Assembly, which awards the…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: CEC Alum Receives Award for Graduate Student Research in Instructional Design
Manon Maitland Schladen, Ph.D., alumna of NSU’s College of Engineering and Computing, was the recipient of the Robert M. Gagne Award for Graduate Student Research in Instructional Design for her dissertation research entitled, “Formative Research on an Instructional Design Theory for Virtual Patients in Clinical Education: A Pressure Ulcer Prevention…
For Mike and Alice Jackson, cancer is personal; so much so that they are joining with Nova Southeastern University (NSU) researchers in the fight against one of the nation’s deadliest diseases. The Jacksons announced today a $1 million personal pledge to support NSU’s cancer research. Mr. Jackson, Chairman, Chief Executive…
RecPlex Membership Holiday Promotion
Don’t wait until the holidays are over to try to tackle those extra pounds. Get a head start on a good routine and include exercise in your daily life. Sign up for a RecPlex membership* now and don’t pay until January 2016. Plus, get a free fitness orientation with a…
CAHSS Faculty Presents at North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference
Stephen Andon, Ph.D., faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) gave a presentation at the 36th Annual North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference held in Santa Fe. NM. The theme of the conference was “Sports at/on the Borderlands: Translations, Transitions, and Transgressions.” Andon…
Enjoy Thanksgiving Feast Legacy Event Celebratory Lunch in UC Food Court
Looking for a traditional Thanksgiving inspired menu for lunch? Well, you’re in luck!, Shark Dining will be hosting a traditional Thanksgiving Celebratory lunch legacy event in the University Center Food Court. This is an $8.99 all-you-care-to-eat traditional Thanksgiving menu. Enter at Subway to receive your wristband which will allow you repeat…
Occupational Therapy-Tampa Faculty Receives State Association Award
Mirtha Whaley, Ph.D., OTR/L a faculty member at the Department of Occupational Therapy in Tampa, was recently recognized by her peers and provided with the Louise Samson Leadership Award at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Annual Conference in Orlando. The conference theme was “Engaging Lives Throughout the Lifespan.” This…
CAHSS Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration of NSU Theatre with Hamlet
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is delighted to announce the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of NSU Theatre with an exciting performance of Hamlet. Come enjoy this theatrical performance of the classic Shakespearean drama in the Performance Theatre, Don Taft University Center. Watch as NSU students and…
Men’s Golf’s Gomez Earns Invitation to All-America Golf Classic
Nova Southeastern University men’s golfer Santiago Gomez will compete in this weekend’s prestigious 2015 Sun Bowl Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic in El Paso, Texas, as the lone Division II representative in a field of 21 elite college golfers. Gomez (Sr., Armenia, Colombia), the reigning DII National Player of…
NSU Cross Country team Finishes Strong at the NCAA DII South Regional
The Nova Southeastern University men’s cross country team claimed third place overall at the NCAA Division II South Regional Championships and advanced to the national tournament, along with women’s runner Anabel Knoll who finished third as an individual. The championship races took place at the Abbey Golf Course early on…
Two NSU Student Athletes Earn SSC Swimmer and Player of the Week
Two Nova Southeastern University student-athletes were chosen as their respective sport’s Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday, Nov. 2. Men’s swimmer Thiago Sickert was selected for his performances Indian River and Rollins over the weekend, while Denvyr Tyler-Palmer was selected after…
Women’s Soccer Announces Winter 2016 Elite ID Clinic
The Nova Southeastern University women’s soccer team will hold their Winter 2016 Elite ID Clinic on Sunday, January 17, 2016, for athletes age 15-18. Check-in for the day is at 7:30 a.m., and the clinic will run until 5:30 p.m. Click on the links at the top of the page…
NSU Student-Athletes Show Support to Special Olympics
Nova Southeastern University student-athletes of multiple sports, as well as NSU athletic staff, participated in the Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K on Saturday, November 7. This annual event took place on the NSU campus and worked in conjunction with the Special Olympics Florida Broward County group to make it happen….
NSU Athletics Inducts Four New Members Into Hall of Fame
The Nova Southeastern University Athletic Department inducted four new members into the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame on Wednesday night, November 11, during a gala ceremony at the NSU Arena in the Don Taft University Center. The event honored one of the more talented classes in the hall’s history. Included…
Volleyball Hosts Eckerd and Saint Leo for Homecoming and Senior Day
With the regular season coming to a close over the next two weekends, the Nova Southeastern University volleyball team (18-10, 8-5 SSC) will be looking to complete a banner year with their sights set on their first NCAA postseason bid since 2009. Before getting to that point though, the Sharks…
Women’s Soccer Battles West Florida in NCAA Tourney Opener
The Nova Southeastern University women’s soccer team returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in eight years and three days, as they take on West Florida in the first round of the South Regional, to be held at Barry in Miami Shores on Friday, November 13. The Sharks…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Psychology Alumna Recognized for Pioneering Work in Treatment of Self-Injury
Operating a residential treatment center on a horse farm—where patients seeking help for addiction are paired with rescue horses as part of an equine therapy program—is only the latest challenge for NSU alumna Wendy Lader, Ph.D. (’84). Lader, who earned her doctoral degree from the College of Psychology, has tackled…
Students Conduct Antibiotic Research in Partnership with Small World Initiative
With NSU now a partner of the Small World Initiative (SWI), students at the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography are conducting unique research, participating in a global research consortia, and presenting their work at several national and local conferences. The SWI is an innovative program developed by Yale…
Hall of Fame Honoree Shares Insight with Students, Faculty
When Joseph E. Farrell, Jr., moved to Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 12, he had no idea that his family’s proximity to the water would one day play a major role in his development of a global entity, now considered to be the leader in the marine salvage and…
NSU Welcomed The Combat Hippies in Honor of Veteran’s Day 2015
On Tuesday, November 10 NSU’s Black Box Theater was the site of a one-time performance by The Combat Hippies theater group. The Combat Hippies are a group of military veteran performing artists who promote Post Traumatic Growth through quality presentations and civic growth. They are led by world-renowned theater artist…