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Sharks Tabbed Fifth in SSC Preseason Poll
A week before their 2018 season opener against Keiser on Feb. 1, the Nova Southeastern women’s tennis team was picked to finish fifth in the Sunshine State Conference standings, as released by the league office. FULL RELEASE
NSU Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine Hosts Monthly Seminars, Mar. 2
The INIM is pleased to host David J. Seiden, M.D., at the monthly INIM Research Seminar Series on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. at the Center for Collaborative Research on the 2nd floor, room 242. David J. Seiden is a recognized expert in the field of sleep medicine…
NSU Joins Hillsborough County in Honoring Teachers
On Tuesday, January 16, 2018, NSU Tampa assistant directors Michael Abraham, Les Ross, and Tony Thompson attended the Hillsborough County Excellence in Education awards ceremony. The ceremony honors three categories of professionals: Teacher of the Year, Instructional Support Employee of the Year, and Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: FCE Graduate Named Georgia Superintendent of the Year
Steve Barker, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) has been named the 2018 Georgia Superintendent of the year by the Georgia School Superintendent’s Association. Barker is a veteran educator who since 2011, has served as the Superintendent of Coweta County School System, a school district…
Phi Kappa Phi Installs New Chapter at NSU
President George L. Hanbury, Board of Trustees Chairman Ron Assaf, Vice Chair Dr. Barry Silverman, Provost Ralph Rogers as well as college deans and faculty members were recently initiated into a new chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Founding members signed the…
College of Law Faculty Member Recognized as a Top Educator
It comes as no surprise to the NSU community when one of our faculty members is recognized for excellence in teaching. The university prides itself on giving students access to educators who are subject-matter experts, many of whom are still practicing in their chosen fields. As such, Legacy Miami and…
NSU Celebrates its 20th Annual Celebration of Excellence
This year, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will honor Tampa Bay cardiologist, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist Dr. Kiran C. Patel and his wife, pediatrician and philanthropist Dr. Pallavi Patel with the President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service during the university’s Celebration of Excellence event. The Patels join an…
Halmos College Inducts Students into the 2018 Clinical Exploration Program
This January, the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography inducted the latest students to join the Clinical Exploration Program (CEP). CEP offers students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the job in many of NSU’s medical and health clinics. Program participants gain a broad perspective that shows how…
NSU to host Leadership and Multimedia Conference – Jan. 27
The Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Office of Student Media have established a new partnership in leadership and media development by establishing NSU’s Inaugural Student Leadership Multimedia Conference on January 27, 2018. This new daylong conference provides the opportunity for NSU students to join other college and…
Office of Research and Technology Transfer Offers a Series of “Lunch & Learn Workshops” Jan. 29
The Grant Writing Laboratory and the Office of Sponsored Programs provide Lunch & Learn Workshops on a series of grant-related topics. The annual 2018 Lunch & Learn Grant Workshop Series for NSU faculty and staff kicks off on Monday, January 29 with “The NSU Grant Process/Understanding Grant Applications.” We are…
Halmos College Research Paper Contributes to NOAA Shark Protection
On January 16, 2018, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries has requested that fishermen voluntarily adopt shortfin mako shark measures. Research from the Halmos College Natural Sciences and Oceanography and its Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) contributed to this major change in fishery management policy. The GHRI research, published in…
Join us on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus at the Winter Volunteer Fair. This is an opportunity to inform students about your organization, and find volunteers for upcoming projects. Thursday, February 1, 2018 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Don Taft University Center, Spine For any questions, please contact Garrett Horejsi at gh591@nova.edu or (954) 262-7293.
Halmos Mathematician Keynote Speaker in Kiev, Ukraine
This January, Halmos assistant dean and professor of mathematics Matthew He, Ph.D. braved the cold in Kiev, Ukraine and presented the keynote address at First International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering and Education Applications (ICCSEEA 2018). Dr He’s keynote speech was titled, “The Landscape and Grand Challenges of Scientific Computing”….
InNOVAtive Leadership Series, 2018
Attend these back-to-back sessions to learn how to identify AND evaluate organizational values! Assessment and Evaluation Facilitator: Concetta D’Alessio Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Noon – 12:45 p.m. Rosenthal Student Center, Room 200 Fin Points: Organizations can receive 3 Fin Points if at least 2 members attend a workshop (Max. 4…
Calling all Aspiring Models and Performers!
On Thursday, Feb. 8, NSU will kick off Black History Month at the Opening Reception of the annual African Presence Art Exhibition. This year the evening will include a fashion show and we need models! Who: Male and female NSU students, faculty or staff to model What: Fashion show depicting…
CAHSS Welcomed Guy Metayer, Ph.D., as NIRA students prepare for Harvard’s Model UN
The Nova International Relations Association (NIRA), which serves as NSU’s Model United Nations team was thrilled to host Guy Metayer, Ph.D., the Haitian Chargé d’Affaires for the Haitian Embassy in Argentina. NIRA is housed in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). NIRA is currently preparing to compete…
Marine Environmental Education Center to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary, Mar. 3
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC,) Broward County, the Carpenter House, Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program and Captain, our “forever resident” green sea turtle celebrates its One Year Anniversary at the Historic Carpenter House on Hollywood Beach, 4414 North Surf Road, Hollywood from 10 a.m. –…
Recyclemania 2018 Sustainable Walk and Ride, Feb. 5
Join us to help kick off the Recyclemania 2018 competition: the Sustainable Walk and Ride on February 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Gold Circle Lake! What is it? Recyclemania is a recycling competition between 400 colleges throughout the nation. Millions of students compete to earn the title of top…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: FCE Alumnus Named Principal of Fairfield College Preparatory School
Thomas de Quesada, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) has been named Principal of Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, Connecticut. He is currently the Dean of Men at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami. In addition to his administrator role, de Quesada teaches Latin…
Want a chance to show your creativity? Perform at the Let’s Speak Truth Poetry & Spoken Word Night
Calling all lyricists, poets, performance artists and writers – we want you! If you’re creative, dynamic and love to entertain, then come out and express yourself at NSU’s 5th Annual “Let’s Speak Truth Poetry & Spoken Word Night,” event on Friday, March 2. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30…