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Frazier-Wong Appointed Head Rowing Coach
Nova Southeastern Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced that Stephen Frazier-Wong has been named head coach of the NSU women’s rowing program. Frazier-Wong becomes the third head coach since the program began in 2004. “I am proud to welcome Stephen as the newest member to our coaching staff,” Mominey said….
Swimming’s Simpson Wins Heat Two of 100-Meter Freestyle in London
Representing his home country of Grenada at the 2012 London Olympics, Nova Southeastern swimmer Esau Simpson posted a time of 53.26 in the 100-meter freestyle time trials to win the second heat. That time represents a new Grenadian national record, as well as a new NSU long course record. Simpson…
Heading to Law School? Register to Take LSAT at NSU
NSU students can now register to complete the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) on campus. The university serves as a testing site for the exam, proctored inside of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Academic Services. Students who want to take the LSAT at NSU are encouraged…
Men’s Golf Earns GCAA All-Academic Team Recognition
The Nova Southeastern men’s golf team added yet another accolade to their remarkable National Championship season, earning the Golf Coaches Association of America All-Academic Team recognition. The award is presented by Farmers Insurance Group. To qualify for GCAA All-Academic Team recognition, a team must earn a combined GPA of 3.0…
NSU Hosts First ‘Senior Splash’ in New York
On Aug. 5, Nova Southeastern University’s Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and the NSU Alumni Association joined forces to host the first “Senior Splash.” The event was held at the home of alumna Kathy Corbett, Ed.D., in Amityville, New York. Six incoming freshman Sharks and their families attended and took advantage…
Business School Professor Publishes Articles on Leadership
Barry Barnes, Ph.D., professor of management in the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, recently co-authored an article with John Humphreys, Jennifer Oyler, Stephanie Pane Haden and Milorad Novicevic. The article, which is titled, “Transcending the Power of Hierarchy to Facilitate Shared Leadership: The Historical, Counterculture Case of…
NSU Athletics Teams Up with Dan Marino Foundation
The Nova Southeastern athletic department partnered with the Dan Marino Foundation for the third consecutive year as part of the Summer STEPS (Supported Training and Employment Program for Special Needs) Program that provides summer employment opportunities to hard-working individuals. “Our partnership with the Dan Marino Foundation, in particular the STEPS…
NSU Appoints Three Key University Positions
NSU announces the appointments of three key University positions: Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Vice President for Facilities, and University Controller. All 3 appointments are effective August 6, 2012. After a national search, Alyson Silva has been appointed Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Alyson…
Learn How the Office of Academic Services Can Support Your Success at NSU
Have you stopped by the Office of Academic Services (OAS) lately? OAS, part of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, can help NSU undergraduate students of all majors to achieve their academic goals. The office offers tutoring sessions, workshops on skills and strategies for success, study areas and private…
NSU College of Pharmacy and Asthma-Friendly Childcare Center Training Program form Partnership
Two fourth-year student interns in NSU’s College of Pharmacy, Tenim Novoa and Ryan DeBraganca, are collaborating with the Department of Health (Julie Dudley, M.S., and Jamie Forrest, M.S.) and the South Florida Asthma Consortium (Donald J. Torok, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.M., and Andrew Cuddihy, M.P.H.) to become the inaugural pharmacy team members…
Free Employee Workshop: Project Management Boot Camp, Aug. 28 & 29
“Project Management Boot Camp” is an accelerated two half-day session (8 hours) offering you the opportunity to learn how to use Project Management tools and techniques to help you successfully prioritize and manage projects, to finish on time, within a defined scope and budget. You will learn: Hands on practical…
Medical School Class of 2016 Earns Warm Welcome at White Coat Ceremony
On Jul. 29, the class of 2016 from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine was officially welcomed into the osteopathic profession at the 32nd Annual White Coat Ceremony, which was held at the Signature Grand in Davie. For the more than 230 students comprising the class of 2016, the…
Jubilant Song! NSU Presents the Nova Singers in Concert ends May 19
Join the Nova Singers for a choral spring fling as they perform familiar tunes, such as: Standing on the Corner, Mr. Sandman, Oh! Susanna She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain, When the Saints go Marching In. Plus some spirituals, patriotic, sacred music & songs from Broadway! Performances will be held…
Former Optometry Faculty Member to Receive Posthumous Award
The American Academy of Optometry has announced the recipients of the various awards for distinguished individuals in optometry for 2012. Recognized for their consistent contribution to the advancement of the profession, 2012’s award recipients, the Awards of the Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies include Lester E. Janoff,…
Fall Sports Schedules Released
The upcoming Fall 2012 sports schedules have been released. Below you will find links to each schedule. Volleyball Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Medical School Receives $1.47 Million HRSA Grant
In July, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-COM) was awarded a five-year, $1.47 million grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. The training grant, which focuses on primary care and interprofessional education and practice, will enable physician assistant (P.A.) students…
Open House: The Value of Lean Six Sigma Training for You and Your Company, Sept. 6
On Thursday, Sept. 6, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will host an informational meeting on the value of Lean Six Sigma training. The meeting which is scheduled to last for an hour and a half will commence at 6:00p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building. Frank Voehl,…
Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher to Speak at NSU Commencement, Aug. 25
Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., will be the keynote speaker at the commencement ceremony for Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) colleges of Nursing and Health Care Sciences on Saturday, Aug. 25. As Surgeon General under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Admiral Satcher served our nation by…
NSU Hosts 5th Annual ESS Informational Summit
Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) at Nova Southeastern University hosted its 5th Annual ESS Informational Summit on Aug. 2 and 3. ESS is committed to providing opportunities for open communication, transparency, and information sharing in support of the university’s Vision 2020. The Summit is an occasion for NSU administrators, faculty…