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Fischler College of Education Celebrates its Professors Emeriti
Congratulations to retired Fischler College of Education faculty members Susan L. Davis, Ed.D., Kenneth Dose, Ed.D., Ramon Ferreiro, Ph.D., Audrey H. Henry, Ed.D., Mary T. Kolesinski, Ed.D., James L. McCan, Ph.D. and Charles A. Schlosser, Ph.D., who were all awarded Professor Emeritus by President Hanbury and the Board of Trustees….
NSU Continues to Oversee National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program
It is incontrovertible – the world’s coral reefs are under attack. The evidence is clear that there are several “stressors” – increasing ocean temperatures, pollution and disease, not to mention the occasional oil spill or ship grounding – that play a role in the declining health of our reefs. Protecting…
Yong Tao, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, College of Engineering and Computing at Nova Southeastern University hosted the Interdisciplinary Data Structure for Collaborative Research in Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems (SHBE) Workshop on June 5-6 at NSU Art Museum with support from Bonnie Clearwater, Director and Chief Curator of NSU Art Museum. The…
Save the Date! New SharkLink Coming July 17
NSU Sharks, NSU will launch the new SharkLink application on July 17, 2017. SharkLink is NSU’s online portal. With a single username and password, students, alumni, faculty and staff members, can easily access many online university applications including NSU email, SharkLearn, and more! Here are a few quick highlights of…
David Lawrence Jr. Speaks at NSU Commencement
Renowned thought leader, children’s advocate, and former publisher of the Miami Herald, David Lawrence Jr., was the guest speaker at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education commencement ceremony on Friday, June 16. He discuss the “Seven Guidelines for a Good and Meaningful Life.” NSU leadership will…
NSU College of Pharmacy Students Provide Patient Care at Guatemalan Orphanage
For the second year in a row, NSU College of Pharmacy students partnered with Jose’s Hands, a non-profit charitable organization that provides medical mission outreach opportunities for medical professionals serving orphaned, abandoned, and malnourished children of Guatemala. The five-day interprofessional opportunity provided care to more than 1,100 people in the…
Your Opinion Matters – President’s Town Hall Meetings Survey is NOW Open
During 2017, President Hanbury conducted 12 Employee Town Hall meetings between January and June, and more than 1,100 employees attended in Fort Lauderdale/Davie, at a regional campus, or online. We would like to gather your feedback about the Town Hall meetings. Please click on the link below and respond to…
Upgraded NSU eBill User Interface
Beginning June 14, 2017, students, staff, and authorized users will be presented with a new NSU eBill user interface designed to simplify NSU eBill interactions. Specifically, users will be presented with the following new features: New Home Page Layout The home page has a new, wider 3- column layout to…
NSU’s Severe Weather Tabletop Exercise
NSU’s Public Safety Department recently conducted a Tabletop exercise in the Carl DeSantis building with more than 75 people from the university in attendance. The two-hour exercise tested attendees on recovery efforts after a severe weather. Teams were provided assignments that related to the recovery action that would be required…
Circle of Friends Night of Dueling Pianos Annual Gala and Fundraiser
The Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center recently hosted its Annual Gala and Fundraiser. The evening began with over 60 attendees enjoying cocktails and appetizers, followed by a buffet dinner. Guests were treated to a performance of Dueling Pianos with Fun Pianos!…
NSU’s Perez and Lowrey Named ITA All-Americans
Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis players Luicelena Perez and Isabella Lowrey continue to add to their 2016-17 accomplishments, as they received All-American status by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). Perez was named first-team All-American in singles and doubles, while Lowrey was tabbed first-team All-American in doubles. FULL RELEASE
NSU, Neagle Sign Ana Garcia Navas for 2018
Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis head coach, Doug Neagle, announced the fourth signee for the 2017-18 season in Kansas State transfer, Ana Garcia Navas, who committed to the Sharks in June. FULL RELEASE
Four Sharks Rowers Earn CRCA Scholar-Athlete Awards
The No. 8 Nova Southeastern saw Victoria Porretti, Rayna Stuart, Marnie McLean and Nicole Baliszewski named scholar athletes for the 2017 season by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA). FULL RELEASE
NSU’s Perez and Lowrey Tabbed No. 7 in Final NCAA National Poll
Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis senior Luicelena Perez and freshman Isabella Lowrey continue to rise in the NCAA Division II national tennis rankings as the doubles pair was ranked No. 7 as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. FULL RELEASE
Three Sharks Set To Compete Internationally
Megan Burns, Maddie Uilk and Samantha Blasko, all members of the Nova Southeastern volleyball team, have been selected to improve their skills internationally this summer. Burns and Uilk will travel to Europe to compete for the U22 BIP SE All Star Team while Blasko, along with head coach Jennifer King, will travel to Brazil…
ABCA/Rawlings Names Cintron First Team All-Region
Already with one all-conference and two all-region honors to his name, Nova Southeastern second baseman Jancarlos Cintron has picked up accolade No. 4 this season after being selected to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region First Team. FULL RELEASE
Lisa Unger, NY Times Bestselling Author Visits the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, June 24
What is the difference between justice and revenge? In this buzzworthy new standalone thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger, two wronged women on very different paths find themselves in the same dark place… Lisa Unger is the New York Times and internationally bestselling, award-winning author of fifteen novels, including the latest…
CAHSS Faculty Premiers “Shade” at the Gleason Room in Miami Beach
Augusto Soledade, M.F.A., associate professor in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), premiered his latest full length work, “Shade,” on May 24 and 25, 2017 in the Gleason Room, Miami Beach. “Shade” was created for six dancers and delves into identity, identification, and the question, “What are…
CAHSS Faculty Publish Article in Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
The article, “A randomized trial of brief assessment interventions for young adults who use drugs in the club scene” has been published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment by faculty in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS). The paper presents the primary scientific findings from a…
Nominations Open for NSU Distinguished Alumni Awards, Nominate by June 16
The Nova Southeastern University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest and most prestigious honor that NSU bestows upon its graduates. These awards pay tribute to alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their professions and/or community, have great pride for their alma mater, and are committed to advancing the values…