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Urszula Strawinska-Zanko, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the co-editor of a new book, Mathematical Modeling of Social Relationships: What Mathematics Can Tell Us about People. The other co-editor is Larry S. Liebovitch, Ph.D. Liebovitch…
Halmos Student Wins 2nd Place in State HOSA Competition
This summer, Halmos Junior Vanessa Cruise, a biology and behavioral neuroscience double major won 2nd place in the Florida state HOSA Medical Terminology competition . The purpose of the competition is to encourage HOSA members to improve their ability to identify, spell, define and apply the prefixes, suffixes, roots and…
Novel Approach Studies Whale Shark Ages the Best Way – While They Are Swimming
Already the world’s largest shark species, male whale sharks can swim around the ocean for up to 130 years, according to a recently published study by scientists at Nova Southeastern University‘s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) and collaborators from the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme. The research on…
Members of the Fort Lauderdale campus Nursing Student Association from the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing in collaboration with the NSU College of Optometry participated in a community health and wellness fair hosted by the Florida Department of Public Health in Broward County. The event took place on…
FCE Professor Invited to China to Present Project MIND
Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, was invited to present Project MIND with a special focus on teaching mathematics to students with autism. The project was presented to the faculty, graduate students, and administrators of East China…
The Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences (DCS) started the 2015 academic year with nine first-professional students, eight of whom graduated in August 2017. Born out of the desire to remain connected to alumni and promote advanced education in the field of respiratory therapy, a continuing education unit (CEU) event was organized….
NSU Clinics Teamed up for Optimizing Mental Wellness Event
The clinics housed within NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the College of Psychology, and the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development joined forces for the Optimizing Mental Wellness event. The May 2018 event, hosted in the atrium of the Carl DeSantis Building, offered information about the clinics in the Mailman…
Coming This Fall: Diversity In Action
Join the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement as they explore various topics focused on equity, inclusion, political, and civic engagement. September Monday, September 17, 2018 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Political Action: Constitution Day Trivia Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month October National Coming Out Day Disabilities Awareness Month November Dia de…
Get Your 2019 Parking Decals, Sept. 1
The 2019 parking decals are now available to all members of the NSU community. Please download the new 2019 Parking Decal Application. You must present your completed application and submit a copy of your current vehicle registration in person. Please note that applications cannot be mailed, faxed, or sent through…
TEDxNSU Issues Call for 2019 Speakers: Deadline Sept. 30
TEDxNSU is searching for speakers for its next annual event on March 16, 2019. The event is co-organized by College of Psychology Associate Professors Leanne Boucher and W. Matthew Collins. The theme for the 2019 event is “Knowns & Unknowns.” What do you know to be true and what do…
NSU University School Students Selected to Participate in Medical Fellowship
NSU University School congratulates the Upper School students who have been selected to participate in the Second Annual Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine/NSU University School Fellowship. This unique fellowship provides select juniors and seniors with the opportunity to interact with NSU medical professionals and…
10th Annual Enrollment and Student Services Informational Summit, July 19
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) will host the 10th ESS Informational Summit on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building on the Fort Lauderdale-Davie Campus. The ESS Informational Summit is an outreach event for department chairs, program office administrators, faculty, and staff….
The Office of Human Resources Offers Wellness Seminar, July 24
The Office of Human Resources, HCA Healthcare, Westside Regional Medical Centermand Plantation General Hospital are pleased to offer two wellness seminars on various health related topics for the month of July. Date: June 24, 2018 Topic: Love Your Joints, presented by Dr. Alexander Bertot Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm The…
RecWell Now Hiring Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor Lifeguard
Required certification: American Red Cross Lifeguarding Water Safety Instructor Required certification: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Highlights Flexible hours Aquatic staff competitions High paying job for student employees Continuous and great training Additional aquatic employee benefits Great job to stay in shape Help boost your resume Friendly staff Don’t…
NSU Research Spotlight: NSU M.D. College Researcher Receives NIH Grant to Study Tissue Regeneration
Vladimir Beljanski, Ph.D., clinical research assistant professor, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD), received a $454,924 grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a project titled “Modulation of therapeutic cells exosome content by autophagy.” Recent discoveries suggest that the success of…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alum Named Director of Clayton County DFCS in Georgia
Nia Imani Cantey, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has been named the Director for Clayton County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Georgia. Cantey has extensive experience with DFCS including…
Sarcoma Cancer Awareness & Education Day, July 27
The Department of Translational Research and Economic Development and the medical staff at The Center for Orthopaedic Innovations invites you to the Sarcoma Cancer Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 27, 2018. Please stop by our table in the HPD Cafeteria between 11am and 1pm to learn more about…
Pride Bite: NSU Core Facility Receives Full Accreditation
The AAALAC International Council on Accreditation has awarded the NSU Vivarium full accreditation. In the scientific community, AAALAC International accreditation demonstrates an institution’s commitment to setting, achieving and maintaining high standards for animal care and use and also to animal welfare in science. AAALAC International offers the only international accreditation…
The Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Anniversary Highlights An Alumna Experience
After finishing my associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, my desire was to move forward with a bachelor’s degree, as I knew that is what many fields, such as management, sales, or furthering medical careers, require. However, I needed to support my children. I waited almost six years to start the…
The Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Hosts CEU Event
The Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences (DCS) started the 2015 academic year with nine first-professional students, eight of whom graduated in August 2017. Born out of the desire to remain connected to alumni and promote advanced education in the field of respiratory therapy, a continuing education unit (CEU) event was organized….