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The Qualitative Report Becomes the World’s First Weekly Qualitative Research Journal
Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a recognized leader in innovative higher education solutions, announced The Qualitative Report (TQR), a journal published by NSU since 1990, has became the world’s first weekly online qualitative research serial. With its 52 weeks-a-year cycle, TQR, one of world’s oldest online qualitative research journals, can now…
Congratulations to the 2012 Student Life Achievement Award Winners!
It was with great pleasure that the Division of Student Affairs introduced the 13th Annual Student Life Achievement Award winners (most commonly referred to as the STUEYS) on Thursday, Apr. 26. The event, which was well-attended, was held at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center where 28 students,…
Katherine Palacio, an alumna of the M.A. in Writing program at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, co-wrote a book chapter with Kevin Dvorak, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of writing center at the college. The chapter appeared in The Successful High School Writing Center: Building the Best Program…
NSU Dental Resident wins Research Award
Kiran Sreekantaiah, B.D.S., a second year postgraduate resident of endodontics at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine, won a research award for an outstanding poster presentation of his research on the use of stem cells to replant avulsed teeth. Five million teeth are avulsed each year in the U.S….
NSU Professor Honored by American Association of Endodontists
Peter Murray, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., an endodontics professor at NSU’s College of Dental Medicine, will receive the Ralph F. Sommer Award from the American Association of Endodontists at their 2013 Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. The award recognizes Murray’s significant publications on developing stem cell and regenerative therapies which have…
NSU Undergraduate Programs Announce 2011–2012 Outstanding Graduating Students
Each Spring, Nova Southeastern University’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremony recognizes the achievements of students and the contributions of faculty, family members, and the community. Congratulations to the following graduating students, who have been selected by faculty and academic leadership in their respective school and/or division to be recognized at this year’s…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member Speaks at Virginia Tech
Shanti Bruce, Ph.D. Shanti Bruce, Ph.D., associate professor and coordinator of the Writing program at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, spoke at Virginia Tech University on Feb. 13, as part of the University’s Composition Speakers Series. In her talk, titled “Multilingual Writers and the Writing Center,” Bruce spoke…
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Names Outstanding Teachers, Distinguished Professor
Each Spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as its outstanding teachers of the year, honoring their strong commitment to learning and student success. These awards reflect the endorsement and support of peers and students. Congratulations to the following college faculty…
Office of Academic Services Honors Tutors at Annual Recognition Ceremony
In celebration of those who help NSU undergraduate students succeed in their daily studies, the Office of Academic Services (OAS), within the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, hosted its fifth annual Tutor Recognition Ceremony on Apr. 18. The event recognized the invaluable work of the Office’s peer and…
Announcing Faculty Marshals for NSU’s 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Each year, faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, and the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship are selected by their peers to serve as faculty marshals during NSU’s Undergraduate Commencement ceremony. As recipients of this prestigious honor,…
Mark Davidheiser, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named as an Editor of the African Journal of Political Science and International Relations (AJPSIR). Davidheiser is the founder and director of the Africa Peace…
CPS Faculty Member Provides Keynote Address at National Conference
Scott Poland, Ed.D., associate professor at NSU’s Center for Psychological Studies, and co-director of NSU’s Suicide and Violence Prevention Office, recently presented a keynote address during the 34th annual Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. More than 500 professionals gathered at the Hilton Atlanta…
SHSS Faculty and Alumna Present at IFTA 20th Annual Family Therapy World Congress
Tommie Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and Yulia Watters, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in DFT, presented at the International Family Therapy Association’s (IFTA) 20th Annual Family Therapy World Congress, recently…
PAD Goes to Court; NSU Law Students shadow local Judges and Cases
During the week of Mar. 26-30, the Fleming Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity (“P.A.D.”), hosted a new and exciting event at the Broward County Courthouse entitled “P.A.D. Goes to Court.” For this event, students at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center signed up for varying times and days to…
During a talk on Mar. 31, Andrea Shaw, M.F.A., Ph.D., associate professor and assistant director of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities, provided insight about “Oscar Micheaux and the Birth of Black Cinema.” Shaw spoke at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale…
Students Inducted into Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies Honor Societies
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a dual induction ceremony at NSU on Apr. 3, recognizing students inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma and Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor societies for criminal justice and paralegal studies, respectively. Angelica Dolan and Hector Fajardo, criminal justice majors in the college,…
SHSS Faculty Member Presents at the 8th Annual Texas Diversity & Leadership Conference
Jason J. Campbell, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), gave a presentation at the 8th Annual Texas Diversity & Leadership Conference held Apr. 4-6. Campbell’s presentation was entitled: “The Narrative of Social Liberation.” In his…
Graduate Students, Faculty Present at Writing Center Conference in Kentucky
Three M.A. in Writing students and two faculty members from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences presented together at the 2012 Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference at Eastern Kentucky University, Feb. 16-18. Conference participants included professionals and scholars from around the SWCA’s nine-state region and the country. The graduate…
Computer Sciences School Professor Publishes Book on Statistics
Steve Terrell, Ph.D., professor at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), has published a book entitled Statistics Translated: A Step-by-Step Guide to Analyzing and Interpreting Data. The book is written in a humorous and encouraging style, and demonstrates how the most common statistical tools can be used…
SHSS Students Present at the 14th Annual Conference on Intercultural Relations
Patrick Christian and Aleksandra Nesic, doctoral students in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), gave a presentation at the 14th Annual Conference on Intercultural Relations, held Mar. 14-15 in Washington, DC. Their presentation was entitled: “Crossing Barriers of…