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University School Students Place First in the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Congratulations to University School seniors Jessica Roman and Sydney Juda for placing 1st on a documentary in the student section of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF)! The documentary called “Lolita: The Bathtub Whale” is based on the life of the orca whale who lives at Miami Seaquarium. Senior…
Realizing Potential: Every Day is a Gift
Linda Niessen was recruited to Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) as Dean of the College of Dental Medicine in October of 2013 while working as the Chief Clinical Officer for a dental manufacturing company in York, Pennsylvania. She had spent 10 years prior as a professor at Baylor College of Dentistry…
Venetian Arts Society Presents The Life and Career of Renata Scotto, Feb. 24
Venetian Arts Society presents The Life and Career of Renata Scotto, Legendary Prima Donna: The Golden Age of Opera on Friday, Feb. 24, 6:00-9:00 pm. The Venetian Arts Society will honor Legendary Opera performer Renata Scotto with a performance including rare video footage of her career and personal tributes from friends…
Nova Southeastern University wishes you a happy and safe holiday season. The university will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 – Monday, January 2, 2017. SharkBytes will return on January 18. NSU Campus Health Care Clinics will be open during the Winter break. While the university is closed for winter…
Winter Break Shark and Service Trip, Dec. 11-17
Want to do something fun and different during the winter break? Participants will have the opportunity to travel to Asheville, North Carolina from December 11–17, 2016 to learn and serve. Participants will work with the YMCA of Western North Carolina helping build different facilities, assist with youth programs, and distribute…
Lifelong Learning Winter Welcome Week, Jan. 9-12
The Lifelong Learning Institute will host Welcome Week, January 9 – 12, 2017 at its location: 2017 at 3424 S. University Drive, Davie. This event is free and open to the community. For more information, see flyer. LLI WINTER WELCOME WEEK 2017.
Get Certified! NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification Course, April 22-23
Our very own NSU Aquatics Institute is offering a NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification on April 22 and 23, 2017. The Nova Southeastern University Aquatics Institute is a proud authorized provider of Certified Pool/Spa Operator® (CPO®) certification courses. These courses are designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques,…
NSU University School Students Nominated for Distinguished Silver Knight Awards
Congratulations to University School’s 2016-2017 Silver Knight Nominees! The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards is one of the nation’s most prestigious student awards programs. The Program recognizes outstanding students who have not only maintained good grades, but have also unselfishly applied their special knowledge and talents to contribute significant service…
Students from NSU College of Pharmacy Present Research at National Meeting
Six NSU College of Pharmacy’s students attended the Annual Conference of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists where they presented posters for their research conducted at NSU. The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is the largest association for pharmaceutical scientists in U.S. and worldwide. This year the AAPS Annual…
CAHSS Student Presents at the American Society of Criminology Conference in New Orleans
Samantha Epstein, a senior at NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), participated in the poster presentations at the 2016 American Society of Criminology Conference (ASC) held in New Orleans, November 16-19, 2016. The theme of the conference was “The Many Colors of Crime and Justice.” Her poster…
CAHSS Alumna Named First Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Salem State University
Lisa McBride, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has been named as the first Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion at Salem State University in Massachusetts. McBride received her doctoral degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Prior to coming to Salem State, McBride…
Accreditation for CAHSS Ph.D. Program in Family Therapy Renewed by COAMFTE
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is pleased to announce that the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE) has renewed the Ph.D. program’s accreditation for the maximum allowable time (6 years) with no stipulations. The program is in…
NSU’s Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention Newsletter Is Online
The Suicide and Violence Prevention staff are devoted to creating a safety net at NSU, helping to prevent suicide and violence. The most effective ways to prevent suicide and violence are to know the warning signs, take them seriously, and help the individual access the appropriate resources. The only real…
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber Honors NSU’s Fred Lippman, Ed.D.
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce honored Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., chancellor of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division, with its Meritorious Service Award at the annual Excellence in Healthcare Awards Luncheon™. Lippman accepted the honor at the Chamber’s Perspectives in Florida’s Healthcare™ event on November 17, 2016…
Ronald Berman, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (1998), has been promoted to Assistant Dean, College of Doctoral Studies, Grand Canyon University and Program Chair for the Doctor in Business Administration program. He has doctoral college oversight for assessment, institutional effectiveness, and academic metrics, technology, and…
Realizing Potential: From Scholarship to Legacy
Jennifer Ramos grew up in an athletic family. As the eighth child in a family of nine, she became involved in sports at a young age and knew athletics would always be an important part of her life. She was also interested in law enforcement and, knowing a few people…
Huizenga College of Business Students Shine in State DECA Competition
Members of NSU’s Collegiate DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter competed recently at the Annual Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference held at Florida International University and brought home top honors. At the conference’s Competitive Events Program, NSU students put their experience, skills and knowledge to the test in…
Take Back the Night, Denim Day, April 25
Join the NSU community as we gather to eliminate sexual and domestic violence in all forms. April 25 Denim Day All Day We encourage NSU Sharks to wear denim. To learn more about NSU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Title IX, visit www.nova.edu/title-ix For more information, contact Special Events and Projects…
MSC Open House for Winter 2016, Dec. 10
The Open House for the Mailman Segal Center for Human Development is scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2016, 10:00 a.m.–noon. Come join us for a fun-filled family event and learn more about our university-based, nationally recognized, NAEYC-accredited programs. Family Center Infant & Toddler program (children ages 6 weeks–24 months) Family…
NSU College of Nursing Participates in Shark Tagging Expedition
A staff member and student duo from NSU’s College of Nursing recently participated in a “Saving “Ocean Life” shark tagging expedition with Derek Burkholder, Ph.D., NSU research scientist, who works with the NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute, NSU’s Save our Seas Shark Research Center, and Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation…