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Academics
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…
Submit your Abstract to HPERS 2017
NSU’s Institute for Educational Research in the Health Professions Division is pleased to announce the call for abstracts and proposals for our 7th educational research conference. The Health Professions Educational Research Symposium (HPERS) is scheduled for January 21, 2017 here at Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division. The deadline for abstract submission has…
Shepard Broad College of Law Partners with Hebrew University in New International Programs
In an expansion of the international reach of its already-recognized global consortium, the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Shepard Broad College of Law has announced two new exciting educational initiatives with Israeli educators. The College of Law is partnering with the Hebrew University (HU) Faculty of Law to provide a student…
CAHSS Welcomes Several New Faculty Members
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., dean of NSU’s College of Art, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to welcome several new faculty members to the college: Jessica Muniz-Collado, M.F.A.; Kandy G. Lopez, M.F.A.; Whitney Lehmann, Ph.D.; Janine Morris, Ph.D.; and Aileen Miyuki Farrar, Ph.D. Kandy G. Lopez, M.F.A. has been appointed…
2015 Applied Research on Substance Use & Health Disparities Annual Report now Available
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is pleased to announce that the 2015 ARSH Annual Report has been completed and is available online at https://www.nova.edu/publications/arsh-annual-report-2015/index.html The report includes grants, the 2015 presentations and publications, a list of the numerous media interviews and contacts, as well as service…
College of Osteopathic Medicine names new Assistant Dean of Medical Education
Jennifer Jordan, Ed.D., joined NSU-COM in April in the role of assistant dean of medical education. Jordan, who has been a member of the NSU community for 17 years, received her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from NSU in 2008 and formerly served as chair and assistant professor…
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty and Staff Promotions, Transitions and New Hires
In June, NSU-COM announced several progressive changes for staff and faculty members: Kara Brien, B.S., administrative assistant in the Office of Clinical Education, was promoted to the position of manager of the Department of Emergency Medical Services Education and Training programs, where she will oversee staff members responsible for training….
Changing Course: Academician Announces Retirement
On June 7, NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine coordinated a farewell reception for Leonard Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H., associate dean of research and innovation. During his 17 years at the college, Levy worked with the geriatrics, biomedical informatics, disaster and emergency management, research and innovation, and public health programs. “After 49…
CEC Welcomes New Engineering Faculty Member, Manuel Salinas, Ph.D.
NSU’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) is pleased to welcome new faculty member, Manuel Salinas, Ph.D. Dr. Salinas received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Florida International University and was a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School before joining CEC’s Department of Engineering and Technology. He has published several papers in…
New “Ugly” Deep-Sea Angler Fish Named One of Top 10 Discoveries of the Past Year
It’s the little fish that keeps on giving. During a research trip in the Gulf of Mexico, Tracey Sutton, Ph.D., an associate professor at NSU’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, made quite the discovery. Dr. Sutton, who is one of NSU’s experts on deep-sea life, found what he thought…
Nova Southeastern University Names New Dean of College Engineering and Computing
NSU President Dr. George Hanbury announced the appointment of Yong X. Tao, Ph.D., as founding dean of NSU’s College of Engineering and Computing (CEC). Dr. Tao joins NSU from the University of North Texas (UNT) in Denton, where he served as founding chair of the Mechanical and Energy Engineering (MEE)…
About 100 undergraduate students attended NSU’s second annual Pre-Health Day, a collaborative event hosted by the Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography’s Department of Biological Sciences and the Office of Career Development. Students interested in health care professions gathered at NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus on Saturday, February 13, 2016,…
Nehrenz Joins College of Osteopathic Medicine
Guy M. Nehrenz, Ed.D., M.A., RRT, joined the college on February 15, assuming the position of professor and associate dean of osteopathic medical education. In this role, he will oversee the areas of preclinical, clinical, and postgraduate education. Prior to joining NSU-COM, Nehrenz, who has worked at NSU since 2002,…
NSU’s Huizenga College Establishes University Alliance with CCIM
Students enrolled in the Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) program at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE) now have the opportunity to become a CCIM designee, a global standard for professional achievement, following graduation. The CCIM Institute, a national organization…
Three NSU College of Medicine Faculty Members Garner Promotions
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine recently announced the following faculty promotions: Delia Harper-Celestine, Ed.D., M.P.H., was promoted to assistant dean of osteopathic postgraduate education and will be responsible for postgraduate residency training programs and Consortium for Excellence in Medical Education (CEME) partners. Doris Newman, D.O., FAAO, was promoted to…
CAHSS Offers Exciting Course with Trip to Spain in Winter 2016 Term
NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is excited to announce that the course, CRJU 3600 Comparative Criminal Justice, will be offered during the Winter 2016 term. The course focuses on the criminal justice and legal systems of select nations as they compare with the U.S. justice model….
Want to study abroad? Attend the Education Abroad Fair, Oct. 8
The Office of International Affairs provides you with opportunities to explore the world and at the same time make progress with your studies. The programs offered can be for a semester, for a summer, or for an entire year. NSU is constantly looking for high quality study abroad programs to…
NSU inducts Inaugural Class of Alpha Upsilon Delta (ΑΥΔ)
The Alpha Upsilon Delta (ΑΥΔ) Audiology National Honor Society was established on July 28, 2015 at Nova Southeastern University. The purpose of the Society is to promote and recognize significant scholarship, leadership, and service to the Audiology profession, and to advance the science of hearing and vestibular disorders. Alpha Upsilon…
NSU Integrates Korn Ferry Tools and Research into Huizenga College’s The Real World M.B.A.
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship has partnered with Korn Ferry, the preeminent authority on leadership and talent, to ensure that students have what they need to enhance their career potential and employment opportunities by the time they complete the college’s The Real World…
NSU Researchers Receive $800,000 Grant to Research Gulf War Illness
Serving one’s country as a member of our armed forces is among the most noble professions, but the sacrifices do not stop once soldiers return home and are taken out of harm’s way. Many soldiers face lifelong issues. At least a quarter of the 700,000 soldiers who fought in the…