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We’ve all seen the stories – lionfish derbies and other efforts are ongoing in the United States and Caribbean, all with the goal of helping to decrease the number of highly invasive and ecologically devastating lionfish in our oceans. A new analysis published in the journal Marine Ecology Progress Series…
CAHSS Faculty Presents at Dispute Resolution Center Conference
Alexia Georgakopoulos, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented a workshop at the 23rd Annual Florida Dispute Resolution Conference in Orlando. The theme of the conference was, “Treasuring the Past & The Spirit of Change.” Her…
NSU Wins Second Place at the 2015 Broward County/Miami-Dade Annual Lifeguard Competition
The Weston YMCA was the host for this year’s 2015 Broward County/Miami-Dade Annual Lifeguard Competition where 11 teams participated in the grueling battery of events. NSU brought two teams to this year’s competition headed up by Head Lifeguards Erica Rayter, Jessica Millar and Rialto Heller. NSU Aquatic Intern, Brent Giannini…
Group Exercise—It’s Always More Fun in a Group
Where can you get over 160 chances a month to work with a certified fitness professional? The NSU RecPlex is your answer! The NSU Office of Campus Recreation offers over 40 group exercise classes each week (hyperlink to www.rec.nova.edu/group-exercise-schedule.html). Certified fitness professionals will lead you through a safe, efficient, and…
NSU Academic Diving Program Offers Scuba Classes for All Levels
The NSU Academic Diving Program offers scuba training to students, faculty, staff and the general public at the prestigious NSU Aquatic Complex. Courses taught at the NSU Academic Diving Program are unlike others. Here are qualities that give the NSU Recreational Diving Program courses such distinction: Taught in a world-class…
NSU Establishes New Farquhar Honors College
Highly motivated, high-achieving undergraduate students entering NSU this fall will have a new option to enhance their college experience: participation in the Farquhar Honors College. The college offers all qualifying NSU undergraduate students the opportunity to take unique Honors courses and workshops, write and defend an Honors thesis, engage in…
GEICO Alumni of the Month: Matthew Parry
Former Nova Southeastern University men’s soccer player and hall of famer Matthew Parry is one of the program’s all-time greats, both on and off the field. He graduated in 2005 as the all-time leader in assists and was also the program’s first All-American in the NCAA era. After his playing…
10 NSU Baseball Players Wrap Up Summer Ball
After winning the Sunshine State Conference title for the first time in program history, Nova Southeastern University sent 10 baseball players to play summer baseball in leagues around the country this summer. Below is a recap of each player’s summer. Michael Hernandez – Harwich Mariners, Cape Cod League Hernandez received…
Academics Releases Fall SAA Life Skills Workshops Schedule
The Nova Southeastern University athletic department’s Office of Academic Services has released the NSU Athletics SAA Life Skills Fall 2015 workshop schedule, running from late August through December. For a full list of events this fall, CLICK HERE. The schedule begins with two academic advising drop in sessions on Aug….
NSU Rowing Program Welcomes Eight Signees for 2015-16 Season
The Nova Southeastern University rowing program has announced the signing of eight new student-athletes for the 2015-16 season. The group joins a well-established team that finished sixth in the nation last year and qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championship. Entire release
Three NSU Coaches Nominated for Best Coach in South Florida
Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald has released a poll for South Florida sports fans to vote for the best coach in South Florida. The poll includes three coaches from NSU in Amanda Brown, LeAnn Freeland and Ryan Jamison. Vote Here! Who is the best South Florida coach? You decide…
NSU Volleyball Team Receives AVCA Academic Excellence Award
The Nova Southeastern University volleyball team was one of 752 teams that was recently recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The Sharks earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2014-15 season and was one of 113 DII volleyball programs that was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches…
NSU Department of Athletics Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Class
The Nova Southeastern University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee proudly announces the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2015, as three former student-athletes and a staff member headline the honorees. Former Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Dr. Larry Starr will be joined by golfer Maria Garcia Austt, softball…
Sharks In The Pros: July Update
A record ten former Sharks are living out their dreams of playing professional baseball, led by the first former Nova Southeastern University student-athlete to be selected to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, J.D. Martinez. J.D. Martinez – Detroit Tigers Since the June update, Martinez has turned on the jets,…
Osteopathic Medical School Faculty and Staff Members Win Award
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine recently recognized Roberta Duenas, who serves as administrative assistant to the director of budgeting and grants management, and David Boesler, D.O., M.S., associate professor and chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, with NSU-COM Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. The faculty award is…
Osteopathic Medical School Professor Promoted to Chair
David Boesler, D.O., M.S., associate professor, was promoted to the position of Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice in NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Boesler takes over the chair position from Mark Sandhouse, D.O., M.S., who currently serves as the college’s Assistant Dean of Administration.
Osteopathic Medical School Professor Wins Educator of the Year Award
Barbara Arcos, D.O., associate professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine, at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a significant honor during the 35th Annual Florida Society of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FSACOFP) Convention and Family Medicine Update. During the event, which was held in…
Dentists and other health care providers who treat patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require special training to understand the skills and techniques needed to care for this growing population. Romer Ocanto, D.D.S., M.S., CAGS, chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Dental…
Alumni Spotlight: NSU Student/Alumna Appointed to American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) medical student Carisa Champion-Lippmann, J.D., was named to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees as its sole student representative at the AOA 95th Annual House of Delegates meeting held July 17-19 in Chicago. Champion-Lippmann is a sixth-year osteopathic medical student and master of public…