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NSU’s Varsity-8 Boat Earn SSC Honors
The No. 1 NSU Sharks’ eight-boat won both of their races by at least 11 seconds. NSU finished the first race in a time of 7:10.9, while UCO finished in 7:21.9. In the second race, the Sharks won by 23.9 seconds with a time of 7:20.6. This was the second…
Six Swimmers Earn All-SSC Honors
The NSU swimming and diving teams earned a combined six All-Sunshine State Conference honors, as recently announced by the conference office. Marco Aldabe (Fr., Alicante, Spain) wrapped up a stellar freshman campaign by being named SSC Freshman of the Year, as well as taking first-team honors alongside senior Florian Mehlan (Moers, Germany). Junior…
#NSU50 Top Moment No. 10: NSU Adds Softball
The #NSU50 “Top Moments in NSU Athletics History” continues with the tenth moment on the list: Nova Southeastern begins the softball program. NSU added its fourth women’s sport with the addition of softball in the spring of 1995, a program that would eventually blossom into a NCAA South-Region contending team….
Women’s Postseason Run Ends in National Semis with 80-66 Loss to West Texas A&M
The No. 10 Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team fell behind by as many as 26 in the second half before cutting it to 10, but couldn’t get any closer as their season ended in the NCAA National Semifinals on Wednesday, March 26 to No. 5 West Texas A&M, 80-66. The…
Freeland and Buie Receive National Awards
NSU head coach LeAnn Freeland was named Region Five Coach of the Year, while sophomore guard Taylor Buie received Honorable Mention All-American honors, as recently announced by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. In addition to receiving her first national coaching award, Freeland is also one of eight finalists for the inaugural Pat Summitt trophy…
NSU to Host High School Graduations – Impact on Main Campus Traffic/Parking
As in previous years, NSU will host several Broward County high school graduation rehearsals and ceremonies in the Don Taft University Center. On the dates of the rehearsals and ceremonies, we are expecting considerable traffic on and around our campus. Guests attending the rehearsals and graduation ceremonies will utilize the…
Pride Bite: Law Center One of Most Diverse in Nation
Diversity is one of Nova Southeastern University’s eight core values and one that is valued greatly by the NSU community. NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center was recently ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 1 in Florida for diversity in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools for Law.” “As…
Support 2020 Legacy Scholarships Fund, Ends March 31
Support our students by donating money to the 2020 Legacy Scholarship fund. For every dollar raised at or above $250 to an NSU student organization, the university will match the mount up to a maximum of $2,500. Click here to take a look at our past scholarship recipients. Visit https://www.nova.edu/giving/2020LegacyScholars/…
NSU College of Pharmacy’s Alpha Zeta Omega Fraternity Attends National Convention
Members of the Psi chapter of the Alpha Zeta Omega (AZO) professional pharmacy fraternity at NSU’s College of Pharmacy Palm Beach Campus recently attended the semi-annual National Alpha Zeta Omega Convention which in West Palm Beach. The convention was a great opportunity for professional networking and for members to report…
NSU Professor Earns International Award
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) researcher and professor Nancy Klimas, M.D., was recently awarded the 2014 Perpich Award by the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (IACFS/ME) for distinguished community service. The award is named for the late Minnesota Gov. Rudy Perpich who as an IACFS/ME board member, worked hard…
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or lupus)?
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies to cells within the body leading to widespread inflammation and tissue damage. The causes of SLE are unknown but are believed to be linked to genetic, environmental, and hormonal…
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce that it is joining forces with the Holocaust Learning and Education Fund, Inc. to sponsor a statewide essay, artwork and documentary contest focusing on Holocaust education. Each student participant will be asked to submit artwork, a documentary or word description of their…
Healthy Weight – It’s Not a Diet, it’s a Lifestyle!
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss…
NSU’s Science Alive! Program Visits Afterschool S.T.E.M. at the Alvin Sherman Library
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, NSU’s Science Alive!, under the direction of Emily Schmitt, Ph.D., presented Women of Science: Past, Present and Future at the free, monthly Afterschool S.T.E.M. program, hosted by youth services librarians Kristina Knott, Katherine Labuda and Meagan Albright at the Alvin Sherman Library….
SHSS’ African Working Group Meets with African Diaspora Group, Karibu African Nights
The African Working Group (AWG), is a group of students, faculty and alumni housed in NSU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), who are interested in peace and conflict studies on the African continent . On March 15, the AWG hosted a facilitated discussion with the Karibu African Nights,…
Talk to Examine Role of Philosophical Models, Simulations in Climate Science, Apr. 14
How can we use philosophy and conceptual models to evaluate scientific research, such as the complicated issue of climate change? Find out at the next Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series talk, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. “Philosophy of Science Today: Models, Evidence, Simulations” Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series | Otávio…
NSU Hosts Third Annual “Big Thank You Scholarship Luncheon”
NSU’s third annual “Big Thank You Scholarship Luncheon,” hosted by President Hanbury, was held on March 24 in the Don Taft University Center Arena. Each year the administration and students of Nova Southeastern University gather to honor scholarship donors at the luncheon. This year, there were 160 people in attendance. Donor…
Join your friends and colleagues throughout the year for Coffee and Conversation each Thursday morning at the Alvin Sherman Library. On Thursday, April 3 from 8:30 to 10 a.m., join your friends and colleagues from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences for coffee, fruit, pastries, and conversation to learn…
Emergency Preparedness Training Reaches 99.4% Mark
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is fully committed to providing a safe campus environment for all students, faculty and staff, as well as the visitors to our campuses. As a part of this commitment, NSU made available an Emergency Preparedness and Response Training to the NSU family beginning in September, 2013. This…