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NSU Alumni Spotlight
Nursing Alumna is honoree of the Daisy Award at Holy Cross Hospital
Nova Southeastern University College of Nursing alumna Joanna Schwartz, class of 2011, who works in the orthopedic unit at Holy Cross Hospital, was nominated by her nurse manager and former patients for the Daisy Award. Schwartz had a patient that had a pulmonary emboli and she caught it through her…
Center for Psychological Studies Alumnus Invited to White House
Alumnus Bryant Smalley, Ph.D., (2010) was among only 24 rural health leaders nationwide invited to the White House to participate in a White House Rural Council, during which the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced new innovations in rural health care. The…
SHSS Alum Appointed as Faculty at Our Lady of the Lake University in TX
Marcela Polanco, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been appointed an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Polanco is originally from…
NSU Alumnus Mike Fiers makes Homecoming Start against the Marlins
Nova Southeastern University alumnus Mike Fiers of the Milwaukee Brewers recently returned to South Florida in his first start at Marlins Park. Despite a late start to the race after being called up in late May, Fiers has emerged as a candidate for National League Rookie of the Year against…
SHSS Alum named Acting Executive Director for the AKILAH Institute for Women in Rwanda
Holly Ziskal, M.S., a graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), is serving as the Acting Executive Director of the AKILAH Institute for Women in Kigali, Rwanda. AKILAH was designed to empower young…
NSU Hosts First ‘Senior Splash’ in New York
On Aug. 5, Nova Southeastern University’s Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and the NSU Alumni Association joined forces to host the first “Senior Splash.” The event was held at the home of alumna Kathy Corbett, Ed.D., in Amityville, New York. Six incoming freshman Sharks and their families attended and took advantage…
SHSS Alumna Named Leadership Coordinator at the University of North Texas
Patrice Abner, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named the Coordinator for Leadership in the Center for Leadership and Service at the University of North Texas….
SHSS Alumna Provides Pro Bono Services to Children and Families in Need
Lily Rosenblatt, M.S., MFT, graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), is a practicing family therapist who extends herself into the community by helping children and families through social service providers. Each week Rosenblatt donates…
Medical School Alumnus Earns Milestone Appointment
Joshua D. Lenchus, D.O., R.Ph., a graduate of NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine class of 2000, achieved a major milestone in June 2012 when he became the first osteopathic physician to be named president of the Jackson Health System medical staff in the institution’s 94-year history. “I recall attending the…
Huizenga M.B.A. alum appointed Campus Operating Officer at Berkley College
Will Moya, M.B.A., was recently appointed as Berkeley College’s Campus Operating Officer for its New York City location. In this role, Moya will oversee day-to-day operations, space management, staff and student retention, among other responsibilities. He will also monitor policies related to personnel, including training and professional development programs. “Mr….
GSCIS Alumnus Promoted to Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology
Trudy Howles, Ph.D., was recently promoted to the position of professor of Computer Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Howles graduated from Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences in 2007 with a Ph.D. in Computing Technology in Education. Howles’ current research interests include data management…
NSU’s Alumni Chapter Hosts Brunch
NSU’s New England Alumni Chapter recently hosted a brunch at Anthony’s Pier 4. David S. Loshin, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O., dean of NSU’s College of Optometry presented updates from the main campus and explained how alumni play an important role in the future of the university. There are approximately 1,900 alumni…
NSU Alum Changkija Finishes in the Top-10 for the First Time in Pro Career
NSU alumna Sandra Changkija made the first top-10 finish of her LPGA career this weekend at the Manulife Financial Classic. The former Shark finished the tournament 12-under par and in 10th place. Changkija had a breakout tournament, which began with her career-best first round in which she shot a 63. She…
GSCIS Alumnus Appointed Director of the Education Resources Center at International College
Mahmud M. Shihab, Ph.D., alumnus of Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), has been appointed as the Director of the Educational Resources Center at International College located in Beirut, Lebanon. Shihab will be working on various projects including professional development for faculty and staff, curriculum…
Physical Therapy Alumnus to Participate in London Olympics
Howie Layne, MPT, DPT, an alumnus of the physical therapy program at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Health Care Sciences will be going to London for the 2012 Olympics. Layne, who has operated a physical therapy clinic in Davie for 13 years, applied to be a physical therapist for the…
SHSS Alum named Director of Distance and Continuing Education at UF
Kenneth Nanni, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named Director of Distance and Continuing Education at the University of Florida and an Affiliate Clinical Associate Professor. He teaches courses…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Named CTO of WRAPmail, Inc.
Greg Partin, alumnus of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of WRAPmail, Inc., earlier this year. WRAPmail is based in downtown Fort Lauderdale and provides email marketing tools to help promote, brand, sell, cross-sell, and drive traffic to an organization’s website. WRAPmail…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Publishes Book on Mobile Technology for Healthcare
David Metcalf, Ph.D., a graduate of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), co-authored a recently published book on mobile technology for healthcare entitled, mHealth: From Smartphones to Smart Systems. The book provides a high-level and comprehensive survey of the emergence of mobile technology in healthcare. Mobile devices…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Receives Research Grant from Amazon
Rita Barrios, Ph.D., alumna of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, recently received an education research grant from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS education research grant of $5,000 was awarded to Barrios to research digital forensics in the cloud. Barrios states that research in digital forensics within…
Huizenga Business School Alumnus Appointed to Professor Position at University of Waterloo
David Alexander, a 2010 D.B.A. alumnus of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, received the prestigious appointment to serve as an Associate Professor at the Conrad Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre in Canada’s premier technology park/incubator. The Centre forms a part of the University of Waterloo’s world…