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Women’s Tennis Unveils 2018-19 Schedule
Third-year head coach Doug Neagle and the Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis program have released the full 2018-19 women’s tennis schedule, which kicks off with the ITA South Regional Championship in Lakeland, Fla., Sept. 21-24. FULL RELEASE
Rachel Fineberg Named Assistant AD for Academic Services and Student-Athlete Support
Nova Southeastern University has selected Rachel Fineberg as Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Student-Athlete Support. NSU Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced the appointment on September 17. She brings the Sharks more than a decade of experience in athletic academic support and student-athlete development. She begins working with…
NSU Baseball Set to Hold Open Tryouts for 2019 Season
Head coach Greg Brown and the Nova Southeastern baseball program will be hosting an open tryout for the 2019 season on Monday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. at the NSU Baseball Complex. FULL RELEASE
NSU Women’s Basketball Unveils 2018-19 Schedule
Entering her eighth season at the helm, head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry and company are ready to kick off their 2018-19 slate on Nov. 9 at the GSC/SSC Crossover Challenge. FULL RELEASE
Men’s Basketball Schedule Announced Ahead of Year Two of Crutchfield Era
Coming off one of the most successful seasons in program history, Nova Southeastern men’s basketball team and head coach Jim Crutchfield are ready to dive into the second year of the “Coach Crutch” era, just seven weeks out from a tough opening-night challenge, hosting Claflin on Friday, Nov. 9 at…
School of Criminal Justice Doctoral Student Promoted to Sergeant, Authoring Book
Adam Wilson, doctoral student, at NSU’s School of Criminal Justice, was recently promoted to Sergeant of the Gastonia Police Department (North Carolina). Adam is a North Carolina Police veteran of 14 years. He’s currently authoring a book, TACTICAL RELOAD, Mindset Shifts for the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Leaders, and is beta…
NSU University School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
NSU University School is proud to congratulate the 12th grade students who were named Semifinalists in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program! These are high school seniors who scored in the top percentile in the nation on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Michael Gonzalez • Aidan Greenstein…
CAHSS Invites You to “The Mayfly: A 24 hour Theatre Project”
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), invites you to an exciting event called, “The Mayfly: A 24 hour Theatre Project.” Presented by Stage 2 Productions, students from the Department of Performing and Visual Arts (DPVA) will create original works, cast, design, and stage it all within 24…
FCE Graduate Named Teacher of the Year at Van Wert Elementary School
Rebecca Shelton, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, has been named the 2018 Teacher of the Year at Van Wert Elementary School in Rockmart, Georgia. Rebecca is a veteran school teacher of fifteen years, and is currently teaching fourth grade. She has previously taught second grade and…
NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Oct. 28
Join us at a 2018 Performing and Visual Arts College Fair on Sunday, October 28 from 1-3 p.m. in the Rick Case Arena at Don Taft University Center. NACAC Performing and Visual Arts fairs connect you to colleges and universities with majors for students passionate about the arts, as well…
HPD Grant Writing Mentoring Program
A pilot study will be launched in October 2018 to evaluate the efficacy of a grant writing mentoring program. The study is funded by the Health Profession’s Division Educational Research Grant, and will pair new investigators with senior investigators in a structured year-long program that includes external peer reviews and…
NSU to Host 7th Entrepreneur Summit, Sept. 28
NSU will host the 7th Entrepreneur Summit on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. The earning and networking event, is a Hispanic Unity of Florida production in partnership with Nova Southeastern University. It will showcase the diverse array of businesses that…
A Chocolate Wake-Up Call: Inventive High Schoolers Market A New Ice Cream On Fort Lauderdale Beach
For most students, summer means taking a break from school work and relaxing by the water during lazy, hot days. But about 20 local high school students seeking to gain an edge opted to head back to the classroom to participate in Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Ice Cream Entrepreneurship Program, a creative writing…
NSU Native Narrows Wildflower Garden Receives NatureScape Emerald Award
This year, NSU’s Native Narrows Wildflower Garden, located on the north side of the library quad, received Broward County’s NatureScape Emerald Award. . Guided by its faculty advisor, Halmos faculty member Paul Arena, Ph.D., the student Nature Club developed the garden plan. The Nature Club, with assistance from NSU facilities…
NSU Orlando Campus Hosts Fall 2018 Educators Series
Join the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Orlando Campus for our free Fall 2018 Educators Series and have the opportunity to earn CEUs. Various workshops will be held until Saturday, November 10, and presenters include Dana Fredebaugh, Ph.D., associate professor at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, Florida ASCD, Microsoft,…
Get out your running – or walking – shoes and sign up for the 13th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions to be held here on our campus on Saturday, November 3rd. Hundreds of runners and walkers will participate in this 5K race to benefit Special Olympics Florida – Broward County….
Kimberly Durham, Psy.D., considers herself blessed to be part of the NSU family. In the span of 32 years, she has gone from an undergraduate student at the university to the dean at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. Prior to her role at the Fischler College, she served…
Grand Opening of NSU’s Writing and Communication Center, Sept. 18
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Write from the Start Writing and Communication Center. Open to all NSU Faculty, Staff and Students. September 18, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Alvin Sherman Library- Room 430 Look forward to some light refreshments and giveaways!
Jazmin Letamendi, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and the master’s program in College Student Affairs in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is the Associate Director of Student Transition Programs at John Jay College (CUNY). Letamendi is an experienced student affairs…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: NSU Graduate is the New Executive Director of Beltraide
NSU graduate, Dr. Leroy Almendarez, M.B.A, was recently appointed as the new Executive Director of Beltraide. Beltraide said that Dr. Almendarez’s commitment to economic development and his professional experience makes him an ideal match for the position. Dr. Dr. Leroy Almendarez, M.B.A, received his Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler…