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NSU Tabs Jim Crutchfield as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The dawn of a new era is about to take place for the Nova Southeastern University men’s basketball program. On Tuesday, March 21, Director of Athletics Michael Mominey announced the hiring of NCAA coaching legend Jim Crutchfield as the next head coach. Crutchfield takes over the Sharks men’s basketball program…
NSU Discounts Available for Spring Break Camp
Camp Nova’s Spring Break Camp is open to students in Kindergarten to grade 8 and runs from April 10-14. Campers can enjoy a full week of camp or sign up for only the days they want to attend. Each day will be an off-campus field trip to a fun-filled destination….
CAHSS to Host the Final Intellectual Conversation of the Academic Year, April 13
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to again host the CAHSS Intellectual Conversations on April 13, 2017. This is the final conversation in the winter series titled, “Migration.” This event will feature David Kilroy, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of History and Political Science….
Shark Dining wants to hear from you!, Survey open until April 7
Shark Dining wants to hear from you! The guest satisfaction survey is available through April 7. Please share your comments and suggestions about the various Shark Dining locations. Click here to complete the survey today! For more information, contact Jason Fitch at Jason.Fitch@compass-usa.com
Please join us on Friday, March 31 at Authors Day at NSU, a part of the Broward Public Library Foundation’s LitLIVE! book and author event. Invited best-selling authors Yaa Gyasi and James Hamblin, M.D., will discuss their experiences with NSU students, faculty and staff. At 10:30 am in the Rose…
NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine is offering a unique six-day medical school immersion summer camp exclusively for high school students. AIM-High is designed for academically strong high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. Students will participate in educational sessions that are interactive, interesting, and…
Grab her by the What?!, Universal Woman Summit, April 1
The Gamma Delta Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, and the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement present Grab her by the What?!, Universal Woman Summit. This summit is taking place on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Carl DeSantis Building,…
Improve your technique at NSU’s Free Swim Clinics, April 19
We pride ourselves on giving you unique advice for your swim stroke designed for whatever your build, experience, and speed. We can be specific to your needs because of our deep understanding of each stroke and proven experience of improving past participants over the years. As you’d expect, parts of…
CAHSS invites you to “Suddenly Last Summer”, April 7-9
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to see a performance of “Suddenly Last Summer” by the Department of Performing and Visual Arts. Witness the challenging and beautiful writing of Tennessee Williams in this performance of his most disturbing work. Catherine Holly is…
Save the date for Circle of Friends Annual Gala
Circle of Friends for the NSU Alvin Sherman Library will hold its Annual Gala and Fundraiser “A Night of Dueling Pianos” on Saturday evening, May 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm. Entertainment will be provided by Fun Pianos! By 176 Keys and the event will be held in the Sherman Library’s…
Planning to Sequence the Earth’s Biodiversity
By multiple accounts, the inaugural Global Biodiversity Genomics Conference held in Washington, D.C. February 21-23, 2017 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History (http://biogenomics2017.org) was successful. A consensus was achieved at the meeting to move forward with eventually sequencing all of the eukaryotic species (numbering over 1.5 million) on the planet…
NSU Alvin Sherman Library 23rd Semi-Annual Used Book Sale, Starts April 20
Join us for the 23rd Semi-Annual Used Book Sale where thousands of gently used textbooks, fiction, nonfiction, hardcover, paperbacks, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and video games will be on sale at incredibly low prices! Most items will be $3 or less and a great way to add to your own…
NSU’s Perez and Lowrey Receive National Rankings
Nova Southeastern University women’s tennis players Luicelena Perez and Isabella Lowrey received their first-collegiate national rankings as announced Wednesday by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. FULL RELEASE
Three NSU Track and Field Members Named PBC Athletes of the Week
For the fifth time in program history, the Nova Southeastern University men’s and women’s track and field teams claimed three of the four Peach Belt Conference weekly awards, announced Tuesday, March 21. Sherrelle Jordan was named the women’s track athlete of the week, while Jazmine Elleston and Stefan Matula swept the field athlete of the week…
Michelle Ruiz Named SSC Women’s Golfer of the Week
Nova Southeastern University women’s golfer Michelle Ruiz was named the Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week for the week ending March 19, 2017 as announced by the conference office on Monday, March 20. FULL RELEASE
Storrer Named SSC Softball Pitcher of the Week
Nova Southeastern University’s Lexie Storrer was named Sunshine State Conference Softball Pitcher of the Week for the week ending Mar. 19, 2017. This is the first pitcher’s award the Sharks have been issued in 2017. FULL RELEASE
Richard Mansell Earns Third SSC Player of the Week Honor
Nova Southeastern University men’s golfer Richard Mansell was named the Sunshine State Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week for the week ending March 19, 2017 as announced by the conference office on Monday, March 20. Mansell has also been selected to play in the 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup representing team Europe in…
Second Annual “Every Meter Matters” Event Raises Almost $2,000 For Curing Kids Cancer
Nova Southeastern University rower Hannah DiLorenzo organized and hosted the second-annual “Every Meter Matters Row for a Cure” event that took place on Sunday, Mar. 19, and raised almost $2,000 for the Curing Kids Cancer. FULL RELEASE
NSU Alum Cory Harbinson Named Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Nova Southeastern University head women’s soccer coach, John Constable, announced Monday, March 20, that NSU alum Cory Harbinson has been hired as the new Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach for the Sharks. Harbinson played for the NSU Sharks men’s soccer team during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. FULL RELEASE
NSU Health Professions Division Provides Health Screenings at the Sistrunk Historical Festival
NSU’s Health Professions Division participated in the annual Sistrunk Festival which was held during Black History Month in Fort Lauderdale. For the past 10 years, students of the Physical Therapy (PT) Department at NSU have participated in the festival under the leadership of Bini Litwin, Ph.D., D.P.T, P.T, M.B.A, PT. This…