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Softball Announces Open Tryouts for 2018 Season
Nova Southeastern University head softball coach Julie LeMaire has announced open tryouts for the 2018 season. The tryouts will be held at the AD Griffin Sports Complex on Wednesday, Aug. 23 beginning at 3 pm. Any student interested in participating in the open tryouts, must be currently enrolled in at…
The annual event Sharkapalooza is back for WOW Week. Sharkapalooza will feature a student organization fair, performances, the chance to win prizes, participate in activities, and many different vendors. Don’t miss out on this NSU tradition and an opportunity to get involved. Check out the event on August 25 in…
Sharks Welcome Thompson to 2017-18 Team
Head coach LeAnn Freeland-Curry and the Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team continues to build its 2017-18 squad with the addition of 5-8 guard MiKayla Thompson. Thompson, a junior transfer from Southeastern Illinois College, will be the eighth signee for the upcoming season, joining former teammate Bree Matthews. “Mikayla is a…
NSU’s Furlongue and Cousins Selected to Division II National Committee
Nova Southeastern University compliance coordinator, Marlon Furlongue and cross country and track and field assistant coach, Jessica Cousins, have been appointed to the NCAA Division II National Committee. Furlongue was named Chair of the Division II women’s rowing committee after serving two years as a member and will hold this…
Crutchfield, Sharks Collect Three More 2017 Commits
With the summer nearing conclusion, head coach Jim Crutchfield and his staff completed the Sharks’ 2017 men’s basketball signing class with a bang, inking a pair of transfers and an incoming freshman on Thursday, Aug. 10. Continuing to build the depth at the guard position, the Sharks added two veterans…
NSU Rowing Set to Hold Open Tryouts
The Nova Southeastern rowing team will be holding open tryouts at the start of the fall semester – no previous rowing experience is needed to join. To learn more, fill out the walk-on questionnaire and attend either of the informational meetings. These meetings will give you more information about the…
NSU Department of Athletics Announces 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
The Nova Southeastern University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has proudly announced the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2017, as three former student-athletes headline the honorees. Former women’s soccer player, Shurell Burton will be joined by baseball player, Mike Fiers, and men’s soccer player Romain Onteniente in the…
NSU Adds Whitney-Babcock to Athletic Training Staff
The Nova Southeastern Athletics Department has officially hired Kelly Whitney-Babcockto its Athletic Training Staff, announced Friday morning. “I’m proud to welcome Kelly Whitney-Babcock to the Sharks family,” said Zevon Stubblefield, NSU’s Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. “Kelly brings a multitude of great experience and skills to the position. Our…
Imagine a welcome home party that lasts for two weeks. That’s what the Weeks of Welcome—aka WOW—at NSU is all about. You simply couldn’t cram all this fun and excitement into just one night! Whether you are new to our NSU family or a returning Shark, this welcome home party…
On August 14, US Congressman Alcee Hastings (Florida District 20) visited the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography Oceanographic Campus. There he met with experts in coral reefs and marine environmental issues. Included in these talks were HCNSO Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D., HCNSO Associate Dean Robin Sherman, Ph.D., and…
Hewitt Welcomes Daniel Murphy to NSU Swimming Coaching Staff
Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s swimming head coach Ben Hewitt announced Daniel Murphy as his new assistant on Thursday. “I’m delighted to have Danny join our NSU swimming family,” Hewitt said. “He emerged from a very competitive search as someone who has a tremendous work ethic, a track record…
Officials from Slovakia Visit NSU College of Pharmacy
NSU College of Pharmacy hosted two guests from Comenius University in Bratislava. Sponsored by the Erasmus Programme, a European exchange program encouraging cooperation and the growth of international studying, Kristína Piatničková from the Faculty of Pharmacy, and Veronika Haberlandová from the Office of International Relations met with students, faculty, and…
CAHSS Alum is Vice President at Stetson University
Lua Hancock, Ed.D., graduate of the master’s program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is Vice President for Campus Life and Student Success at Stetson University. In this position, Hancock oversees areas such as Academic Success, Career and Professional Development, Center…
CAHSS Announces Auditions for Man of LaMancha and DANCEWORKS, Auditions Aug. 25 & Aug. 26
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is excited to announce the upcoming auditions for Man of LaMancha and DANCEWORKS! Auditions are open to all NSU students, faculty, and staff. Auditions for Man of LaMancha will be on Thursday, August 24 from 4:00-7:00pm and Call Backs will be…
CAHSS Welcomes Ransford F. Edwards, Jr., Ph.D. to the Faculty
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ransford F. Edwards, Jr., Ph.D. to the CAHSS faculty. Edwards is an assistant professor in the Department of History and Political Science. As a McKnight Doctoral Fellow, Edwards earned…
Intramural Sports—Fall 2017 Schedule
Have you seen those sweet Intramural (IM) Championship t-shirts around campus and dying to have one of your own? If so, register for any of our fall 2017 sports for a chance to win! You and some friends can compete against other students teams for a chance to win an…
TRY IT OUT FIRST WITH DISCOVER SCUBA! The PADI Discover Scuba experience is a fun and exciting way to try scuba diving and to see what it is like to breathe underwater. No prior scuba diving experience is necessary, but you do need to be in good physical health. This…
NSU Makes Program History with New No. 7 Ranking
The Nova Southeastern women’s soccer team made history, eclipsing the previous program record by climbing up to No. 7 in the new United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II rankings. “It is nice to see our team get recognized for their good work so far this season,” said head coach…
Total Eclipse Event Draws Several Hundred to Quad
More than 600 NSU students, faculty, staff and alumni came together on Monday, August 21, the first day of classes, for an Eclipse Watch Party in front of the Alvin Sherman Library. Certified eclipse glasses were given out to encourage safe viewing of the event. Cristina Law, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO,…
New Razor’s Edge Research Students meet Halmos Researchers
On August 16, the 2nd group of Razor’s Edge Research Scholars came to the Halmos College Oceanographic Campus to meet Halmos faculty and graduate students to learn about current research projects. These 17 freshman, who have only been at NSU for three days, met Halmos faculty member Tammy Frank, Ph.D.,…