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NSU Women’s Tennis Lands Four on ITA All-Academic Team
Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis players, Alex Kaeser, Luicelena Perez, Nastassia Rubel and Arina Sharonova were named Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athletes and earned spots on the ITA All-Academic Team, announced by the ITA office . FULL RELEASE
Hewitt, NSU Release 2017-18 Swimming Slate
After a successful 2016-17 season, Nova Southeastern University second- year head coach Ben Hewitt is ready to begin the 2017-18 campaign, set to open with the Shark Invite on Friday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. ET. FULL RELEASE
NSU Associate AD Kelley Kish Selected for NCAA Mentoring Program
Nova Southeastern University’s Associate AD and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) has been selected as one of just 10 to participate in the Women and Minorities Mentoring Program sponsored by the NCAA and Division II Athletic Directors Association. She attended orientation session from July 19-21 in Indianapolis. FULL RELEASE
Sunshine State Conference Launches New Brand
The Sunshine State Conference is proud to launch its new logos as part of the ongoing evolution of the league’s brand. The new marks reflect the SSC’s geography, future, and emphasis on academic and athletic excellence. FULL RELEASE
NSU’s Sherrelle Jordan Selected for FLAME Program
Nova Southeastern University women’s track and field star, Sherrelle Jordan, has been selected to take part in FLAME – Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere. The three-time All-American hurdler joins former NSU women’s basketball player, Jasmine Wilkins, as the only Shark student-athletes to participate in the program. FULL RELEASE
CAHSS Alums Found Ology Research Group
Carl Letamendi, Ph.D., Kacey Shapp, Ph.D., and Jazmin Letamendi, Ph.D., are founders of Ology Research Group. All three are doctoral graduates in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). Jazmin Letamendi also earned her M.S. in College Student Affairs at CAHSS. While at…
CAHSS Faculty Presents in Ireland on US Presidential Visits to Ireland
On July 4, 2017, David Kilroy, Ph.D., faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) gave a presentation in Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland. His talk was titled “From the White House to the Thatched Cottage: U.S. Presidential Visits to Ireland and the Immigrant Narrative.” It was part…
NSU-COM Faculty, Staff Members Honored with Dean’s Awards
Recently, the Dean College of Osteopathic Medicine dean, Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S. presented Jennifer Jordan, Ed.D., assistant dean of medical education with Faculty Member of the Year award. Elaine Lefkowitz, director of clinical education, received the Director/Coordinator of the Year award and Nilda Hernandez, data system administrator,…
CAHSS Faculty Presents at International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference in Venice
Bill J. Adams, DMA, faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented on June 23, 2017 at the International Journal of Arts and Sciences Conference which was held at Ca‘ Foscari University of Venice, Italy. The title of the presentation was “Liminal Observation in Multidisciplinary Performance:…
College of Pharmacy Continuing Education Program Receives 6-year Accreditation
For the past 22 years the College of Pharmacy Continuing Education (CE) department has been offering continuing professional development courses for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from across Florida and the United States. This year, under the continued leadership of Carsten Evans, Ph.D., executive director, Continuing Education and Professional Affairs, the…
9th Annual ESS Informational Summit Stresses Collaboration and Relationship Building
Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) Stephanie G. Brown, Ed.D., welcomed approximately 200 NSU staff members who attended the 9th Annual ESS Informational Summit on July 18, 2017, in the Carl DeSantis Building on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus. The theme for this year’s event was “Building NSU’s Future…
NSU’s Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) Opens New Student Lounge
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) officially opened its student lounge, a comfortable area open to students for gathering, studying, and/or relaxing between classes. As part of the opening ceremony, which was held July 31, 2017, Gabriel Mejia Polanco, GBSA President and Albert Williams, Ph.D., GBSA Faculty…
FCE Graduate Launches Diversity Telehealth’s Pediatric Telebehavioral Health Pilot
Shelley J. Cooper, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, founded Diversity Telehealth in 2014, a telemedicine consulting firm that specializes in bringing healthcare to underserved populations in diverse communities. She recently launched her first pediatric telebehavioral health pilot this past Spring at Benjamin Banneker Charter Academy of…
Competition Opens for 7th Annual Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award, Deadline Sept. 15
Nova Southeastern University Provost Ralph V. Rodgers, Ph.D. is pleased to announce that starting August 14, 2017, nominations will be accepted for the annual Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award. The deadline to submit a nomination or to self-nominate is 5:00 p.m., EDT, September 15, 2017. The purpose of the award…
NSU to Co-Host “United Stance” to Bring Together Key Voices in Fighting Opioid Epidemic, Sept. 19
United Stance; A Joint Effort in Solving the Opioid Epidemic, presented by Greenspoon Marder, Nova Southeastern University and the NSU College of Pharmacy, will host members of the U.S. Congress, the Florida Congress, CDC, DEA, United Way of Broward, state and local policy makers, expert health care providers, and members…
Fischler College of Education Alumna Receives Appointment at Miami Dade College
Claudia Bonilla, Ed.D., a graduate of NSU’s Fischler College of Education (FCE) was appointed Chairperson of the Mathematics Department at Miami Dade College (North Campus). Prior to this appointment, Bonilla worked in the Office of Information and Innovation Technology as the Manager of Client Support Services. Bonilla has more than…
Volunteers needed for Children Health Fair
NSU will host the 15th annual A Day for Children Health fair on October 8. This year NSU is expecting over 15,000 community residents. We are looking for 200-250 undergraduate volunteers. Volunteers may have the opportunity to shadow health professionals after their volunteer shift. If you are interested in volunteering,…
Universities in Miami Compete to Grow Enrollments
According to Miami Today News, universities in Miami are competing to maintain and even grow their application and enrollment numbers. At NSU, the admissions department is tracking high school graduation trends and targeting areas that are the most promising. In a recent interview with Miami Today News, NSU’s dean of Undergraduate Admissions Deanna Voss,…
NSU Awarded the Safe Sports School Award by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Recently, NSU was awarded a 1st Team Safe Sport School Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. The Safe School Award recognizes secondary schools around the country that take the crucial steps to keep their athletes free from injuries. In order to achieve Safe Sports School status, athletic programs must…
As part of its ongoing effort to foster global education, research and international cooperation, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) have signed several memorandums of understanding with Latin America universities attending the 15th annual Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) International Multi-Conference for…