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CAHSS Alum Edits Book and Faculty Contributes Book Chapter
Cheryl Duckworth, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has contributed a chapter to the book, The Changing Dynamics of Terrorism and Violent Extremism: An Analysis, Vol I. Duckworth’s chapter is entitled, “Learning after 9/11:Muslim Students Speak for…
CAHSS Faculty Publishes Book, Systems Theories for Psychotherapists from Theory to Practice
Michael Reiter, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Family Therapy in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), published the book, Systems Theories for Psychotherapists from Theory to Practice (2018). Contributors to the book include DFT faculty Christopher Burnett, Ph.D., James Hibel, Ph.D., and doctoral student Clinton Lambert….
Brian Rosen Named NSU’s Head Volleyball Coach
Nova Southeastern University Director of Athletics Michael Mominey recently announced Brian Rosen has been hired to take over the Sharks volleyball program. Rosen becomes the 12th head coach since the program’s inception in 1985. FULL RELEASE
Spring Season Creeping Closer for NSU Women’s Golf
In search of its third consecutive Sunshine State Conference championship, and fourth NCAA Division II national title this decade, the Nova Southeastern women’s golf team is set to tee off its anticipated spring season on Feb. 3 at the World Golf Invitational, hosted by Flagler. Following a highly impressive 2017-18…
HoopDirt.com Recognizes Crutchfield as DII Coach of the Week
With his team continuing its torrid start to the 2018-19 campaign, Nova Southeastern head coach Jim Crutchfield has been named HoopDirt.com’s Division II Coach of the Week, presented by Just Play Solutions. Fresh off the NCAA-mandated 10-day layoff, the Sharks still didn’t lose a step, throttling the nation’s No. 7 team in…
NSU Men’s Golf Gearing Up for February Return
The Nova Southeastern men’s golf team is just a mere five weeks away from ramping up what expects to be an exciting spring season, beginning with the Matlock Collegiate Classic, hosted by Florida Southern, from Feb. 11-12. FULL RELEASE
NSU Athletics Announces Fall Academic Achievements
After a particularly strong fall semester full of exceptional on-field and on-court accomplishments, the Nova Southeastern athletic department has again reached new heights with the its classroom accomplishments, as its 17 programs delivered a collective 3.22 grade point average through the fall term. FULL RELEASE
Matthews Garners SSC Defensive Player of the Week Honor
Known more for its offensive prowess, Nova Southeastern earned some recognition for its work done on the other end of the court Monday, as Mark Matthews was selected as the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player of the Week. FULL RELEASE
NSU Rises to No. 4 in New NABC Rankings
One of just six remaining unbeaten in all of NCAA Division II, Nova Southeastern crept up to No. 4 in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) poll, recently announced. FULL RELEASE
Zinaich Repeats as USBWA National Player of the Week
For the second time in as many weeks, Nova Southeastern forward Connor Zinaich has been recognized as the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Division II Player of the Week, spanning games played from Dec. 29-30. FULL RELEASE
Baseball’s Brown Honored to be Featured Speaker at ABCA Convention
During last weekend’s American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) national convention, Nova Southeastern baseball head coach Greg Brown had the esteemed honor of being among the main stage clinic speakers, sharing his knowledge about “Empowering the Athletic Catcher” at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. FULL RELEASE
Marine Environmental Education Center Unveils New Art Installation
This past December, the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) unveiled its latest art installation, a mural by artist Rei Ramirez. A local artist, Mr. Ramirez works with a technique that combined his favorite art styles: portraiture, realism, graffiti, Art nouveau, comics, fantasy art, surrealism, Japanese print and Graphic Design. The…
Sharks Softball Debuts 2019 Slate
Nova Southeastern head softball coach Julie LeMaire has announced the schedule for the 2019 season, set to begin on Feb. 1 at the DII Gulf Shores Invitational in Gulf Shores, Ala. The Sharks are slated to compete in 52 games, including 23 at the AD Griffin Sports Complex. FULL RELEASE
The Rat Pack Together Again at the The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Rat Pack takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This production will treat you to Sinatra classics including “Come Fly With Me ,My Way, and “New York, Dino with great songs like “Everybody Loves Somebody and “That’s…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alum is Army Captain and Equal Opportunity and Diversity Officer
Aura Rojas, M.S., 2015 graduate of the M.S in National Security Affairs (now the M.S. in National Security Affairs and International Relations) is a Captain in the United States Army. Currently she is serving as the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Officer at the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. Prior…
Razor’s Career Closet, Jan, 17
In and out in 15 minutes! Come preview our selection of professional attire and make an appointment for your FREE outfit. Thursday, January 17, 2019 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Carl DeSantis Building, Room 4138 RSVP on Handshake or call (954) 262-7605.
Bindu S. Mayi, M.Sc., Ph.D., professor of microbiology at NSU’s College of Medical Sciences educates people Influenza and Meningitis. On December 28, 2018, Bre Payton, a 26 year old political journalist, died of what appears to be H1N1 influenza (aka flu) and meningitis, two completely different infections. For information onFlu vaccines…
Communications Director Wins CASE
Scott Colton, B.A., APR., director of medical communications and public relations for the Health Professions Division, received a Special Merit Award in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) III Awards Program in the Best Articles of the Year category, which received more than 900 submissions. Colton’s winning…
ArtSage Alliance Presents: Katreese Barnes, Feb. 1
The ArtSage Alliance presents two-time Emmy award-winning, Grammy nominated pianist, producer, and composer Katreese Barnes. Barnes musical resume includes, writing songs for Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, and Mariah Carey. She sung as backup for Sting, played saxophone for D’Angelo, and worked as the pianist and musical director for Saturday Night…
NSU Launches First-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence Bot to Help Students, Faculty and Staff
Amazon may have Alexa, but Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has Julie! Created by NSU’s Office of Innovation and Technology, Julie is an AI chatbot that will optimize the university experience. NSU’s Office of Innovation and Technology has developed and debuted “Julie” to its students, faculty and staff. Julie is an…