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NSU Alum Wilson to Run in CAC Games
Former Nova Southeastern University track and field runner Michael Wilson will be competing in the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games, representing Grenada, beginning Nov. 15 in Veracruz, Mexico. Complete Release
Hansen and Sickert Sweep SSC Swimmers of the Week
Sophomores Bryndis Hansen (So., Akureyi, Iceland) and Thiago Sickert (Vila Velha, Brazil) have been named Sunshine State Conference Swimmers of the Week. It marks Hansen’s first SSC honor while Sickert earns his second. Complete Release
Sharks’ Tennis Squad, Two Singles Players Ranked by ITA
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association recently released their fall rankings, with the Nova Southeastern University squad ranked ninth in the South Region, and two players garnering attention in the singles ranks. Complete Release
Three Sharks Named to All-SSC Soccer Team
Nova Southeastern University had three soccer players, one woman and two men, named to the 2014 All-Sunshine State Conference teams, as announced on Thursday, Oct. 6. Sierra Lelii (Jr., Seminole, Fla.), Nicola Brivio (Jr., Gallarate, Italy) and Andrea Giombetti (Sr., Rome, Italy) were all named to the conference second team….
During the last week in October, the University School Middle School joined schools across the nation to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles for Red Ribbon Week. Students and faculty raised awareness about addiction-free lives with activities that included dress-up days, assemblies, and pledges to make healthy choices. This year, the Middle…
100% Pass Rate for Orlando Physician Assistants
NSU Orlando’s Physician Assistant program can boast a 100% first time pass rate on the PANCE exam for the third year in a row! Additionally, the graduates of NSU Orlando’s PA program have bested the national average for the exam for the past four years. The PANCE (Physician Assistant National…
Academically Talented Seniors Recognized
University School is proud to congratulate our outstanding students who have been recognized by the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Nationally, 1.4 million students entered the competition and 50,000 qualified for National Merit Program Recognition based on their scores on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Eight University…
2nd Annual Community Day and Health Fair A Great Success
The NSU Fort Myers Campus hosted the Second Annual Community Day and Health Fair on November 1, 2014. The campus welcomed approximately 300 students, family members, and guests from the community and connected them to over 30 organizations focused on health and wellness.
Join us to celebrate the 15th Annual International Education Week
In honor of this year’s International Education week (November 17-21), NSU Office of International Affairs will host an array of free activities starting November 14 through November 21. These campus-wide events are to highlight NSU’s international initiatives that support our mission and core values! All events are open to the…
Let’s Walk to Help Prevent Suicide, Nov. 16
Join the NSU and South Florida community in raising suicide awareness through participating in the annual Broward County Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Sunday, Nov. 16 on the NSU main campus. The walk is co-sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Awareness and Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority,…
Faculty members – Celebrate the Season with Colleagues and Good Cheer
George Hanbury, NSU president and CEO, will host a holiday party for the faculty on Thursday, Dec. 11. R.S.V.P by December 5, 2014 See invitation for details…
Join us for Cookies and Conversation, Dec. 2
Join Career Development for Cookies and Conversation at the Horvitz Administration Building, Room 152. Learn hidden secrets from the experts on how you can obtain your future career. December 2, 2014 4:30–6:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Tom De Vita is a professor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Broward…
SHSS Student Presents on the Role of Media in the Rwandan Genocide at UMASS Conference
Carlyn Jorgensen, doctoral candidate in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS,) gave a presentation at the University of Massachusetts Boston 10th Biennial Graduate Conference. The theme of the conference was “Conflict Studies and Global Governance: The New Generation of…
Schools – The Impact on Children’s Performance and Health
Source: EPA There are many reasons why addressing the environmental health of schools is essential for protecting children’s health and improving their performance: A child’s developing organ systems are highly sensitive to environmental risk, and children are frequently more heavily exposed to toxic substances in the environment than are adults….
NSU Alumni Spotlight: Onica Charles
Born and raised in Guyana, South America, Onica Charles faced many disadvantages still experienced by its citizens today. When she was twelve years old, her parents brought her to the United States “to give me a chance at a good education.” Charles had no idea that one day, that opportunity…
This February – Aspire to be a Healthier You
NSU Wellness and the Office of Campus Recreation, strikes to aid the NSU community to achieve wellness by “striking a balance” in the seven dimensions of wellness—emotional, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental. Check out the following resources that can help you on your path to improved health and…
NSU Shepard Broad Law Center Dean and Professor of Law Jon M. Garon welcomed the panel of speakers for the presentation, “Rule of Law: Governance & Security.” Professor and Director of the Caribbean Law Programs Jane Ellen Cross presented during the panel as part of a two-day symposium, Democracy in…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month-Make an Appointment for an Eye Exam Today
Diabetes is on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), diabetes is estimated to affect 29 million Americans, or 9.3 percent of the population. That is up from the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010. One in four people with diabetes does not know…
NSU Faculty Participate in Google Preservice Computational Thinking Logistics Meeting
Fischler School of Education program professor Jan Yates recently participated in a meeting with national and international Computer Science and Computer Science Education faculty and Goggle staff to discuss Computational Thinking and preservice education programs. The meeting was held at Google’s Mountain View, California, campus where participants discussed problem-solving strategies…
Optometric Resident Awarded Allergan Travel Fellowship
Brandon Prete, O.D., optometric resident, NSU College of Optometry, was awarded a travel fellowship to attend the American Academy of Optometry meeting in Denver, Colorado on November 12-15. The generous grant was sponsored by Allergan Eye Care. The Academy’s Residents Day Committee evaluated the applicants by assessing their curriculum vitae,…