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NSU Students Go Without Shoes to Raise Awareness for Children in Developing Countries

NSU’s Alpha Phi Omega fraternity and groups from SISTUHS Inc., recently hosted their second annual “One Day Without shoes” event, which brought out dozens of participants to walk through the Don Taft University Center without footwear to experience first-hand what it can feel like to lack such basic necessities. The…


SHSS Dean Participates at Interdisciplinary Graduate Education

Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean and professor of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), was selected to participate in the “Deans Workshop on Institutionalizing Interdisciplinary Graduate Education,” held at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington., Virginia.  The workshop, which was held in early April, was funded by…


SHSS Student Named Adjunct Professor of the Year at Broward College’s South Campus

Edrica Richardson, M.A., a doctoral candidate in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), was named the Adjunct Professor of the Year at the South Campus of Broward College. Richardson has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and is…


Undergraduate Students Recognized for Award-Winning Scholarship and Creative Works

“We are here to celebrate outstanding student scholarship and support from faculty across a wide range of disciplines,” said Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, at the college’s Apr. 23 reception honoring NSU undergraduate students’ award-winning work. Students were recognized for their contributions to…


NSU Library’s Circle of Friends Hosts “Enchanted Evening,” Installs New Board Members

The Circle of Friends for NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library recently enjoyed an “Enchanted Evening” at the group’s Annual Meeting and Officer Installation. The April 14 meeting, held in the library’s Second Floor Gallery, also offered guests an opportunity to view the exhibit; “Guy Harvey: Watercolors and Drawings,” currently on display…


Renowned Expert in Emergent Technologies in Social Research, Named Opening Plenary Speaker at Fourth Annual Qualitative Report Conference

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a recognized leader in innovative higher education solutions, announced Sharlene Janice Nagy Hesse-Biber, Ph.D. will deliver the opening plenary address at the Fourth Annual Qualitative Report Conference to be held January 18-19, 2013 on the university’s main campus. In her speech, Hesse-Biber will share her insights…


The Qualitative Report Becomes the World’s First Weekly Qualitative Research Journal

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a recognized leader in innovative higher education solutions, announced The Qualitative Report (TQR), a journal published by NSU since 1990, has became the world’s first weekly online qualitative research serial. With its 52 weeks-a-year cycle, TQR, one of world’s oldest online qualitative research journals, can now…


Congratulations to the 2012 Student Life Achievement Award Winners!

It was with great pleasure that the Division of Student Affairs introduced the 13th Annual Student Life Achievement Award winners (most commonly referred to as the STUEYS) on Thursday, Apr. 26. The event, which was well-attended, was held at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center where 28 students,…


Neuroscientist David Eagleman Reveals the Brain’s Secret Lives at On-Campus Talk

“The human brain is the most complicated thing in the universe,” said neuroscientist David Eagleman, Ph.D., to a crowd of more than 450 students, faculty, and members of the NSU community. Eagleman spoke at NSU on Apr. 19, as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, hosted by the Farquhar College…


NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Larry A. Calderon, Ed.D., May 4

Aurélien Tartar, M.S., Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at Nova Southeastern University’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will be the featured speaker at NSU’s Speaker’s Forum on Friday, May 4. His presentation is titled: “Mosquito control: a local and global challenge.” Tartar’s research interests are centered on insect-associated microbes,…


Five Quick Easy Ways to Be Green

Source: www.goinggreen.com For some of us, living a green life is not as easy as it sounds, so here are a few quick and easy ways you can go green: Check your tire pressure. Having your tire pressure at the appropriate psi can reduce strain on your engine and significantly…


Meningococcal Disease: Help Prevent It

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Protection Meningococcal disease is a serious, vaccine-preventable infection. The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for all 11-18 year olds. Kids should get this vaccine at 11-12 years of age and a booster dose at age 16. Did you know that there are approximately 1,000…


Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Alumna & Faculty Member Publish Book Chapter on High School Writing Center’s Impact on Bilingual Students

Katherine Palacio, an alumna of the M.A. in Writing program at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, co-wrote a book chapter with Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of writing center at the college. The chapter appeared in The Successful High School Writing Center: Building the Best Program…


NSU Dental Resident wins Research Award

Kiran Sreekantaiah, B.D.S., a second year postgraduate resident of endodontics at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine, won a research award for an outstanding poster presentation of his research on the use of stem cells to replant avulsed teeth.  Five million teeth are avulsed each year in the U.S….


College of Pharmacy’s Kappa Psi Wins STUEY for Graduate Student Organization of the Year

The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Kappa Psi won the STUEY for Graduate Student Organization of the Year. Kappa Psi, the oldest and largest professional pharmacy fraternity in the world, was founded on May 30, 1879 in New Haven, Connecticut. Currently there are 141 chapters (82 Collegiate…


RETURN TO REGIONALS: No. 12 Baseball Debuts at Sixth in First Regional Rankings

The No. 12 Nova Southeastern baseball team is ranked sixth in the first NCAA South Regional rankings of the season. The regional rankings are used to determine which teams have the greatest chance of earning an at large bid to the NCAA South Region Tournament. Three teams, the winners of…


NSU Professor Honored by American Association of Endodontists

Peter Murray, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D.,  an endodontics professor at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, will receive the Ralph F. Sommer Award from the American Association of Endodontists at their 2013 Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii.  The award recognizes Murray’s significant publications on developing stem cell and regenerative therapies which have…


NSU’s Varsity Four Picks up First SSC Boat of the Week Honor

The Nova Southeastern varsity four boat has been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Boat of the Week for Apr. 23, as announced by the conference office on Monday, Apr. 23. The Sharks won the SIRA Women’s Varsity Four Open category with a time of 7:31.7. Racing against five other…


NSU Undergraduate Programs Announce 2011–2012 Outstanding Graduating Students

Each Spring, Nova Southeastern University’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremony recognizes the achievements of students and the contributions of faculty, family members, and the community. Congratulations to the following graduating students, who have been selected by faculty and academic leadership in their respective school and/or division to be recognized at this year’s…


Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member Speaks at Virginia Tech

Shanti Bruce, Ph.D. Shanti Bruce, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of the Writing program at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, spoke at Virginia Tech University on Feb. 13, as part of the University’s Composition Speakers Series. In her talk, titled “Multilingual Writers and the Writing Center,” Bruce spoke…


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