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NSU Alumni Spotlight
Follow NSU Alumnus J.D. Martinez in the Big Leagues
Nova Southeastern alumnus J.D. Martinez will start the 2012 season with the Houston Astros, as the former Shark has made the 25-man opening day roster. During Spring training, Martinez hit four doubles and recorded 12 RBI. The Astros brought Martinez up from AA last season and the outfielder shined over…
NSU Alumnus Hassan Signs With Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Nova Southeastern men’s soccer alumnus Aly Hassan will continue his soccer career in the Sharks’ backyard, as the forward has signed with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. Hassan, who has played professional soccer on three different continents since leaving NSU, is one of the most prolific strikers in program history. He…
SHSS Alum Publishes Article on Home-based Narrative Family Therapy
Anne-Marie Rodewald, M.S., a 2010 graduate of the M.S. program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has published an article in the International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work. Her article is entitled, “Matt’s Knacks: Home-based Narrative Family…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Presents during Strata Conference in California
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences alumnus Tony Middleton, Ph.D., presented on “Data Ingest, Linking, and Data Integration via Automatic Code Generation,” during the Strata Conference in Santa Clara, California on Feb. 29. The presentation discussed a fundamental challenge of data-intensive computing, which is developing new algorithms that…
Medical School Alumna Named Physician of the Year
Michelle R. Mendez, D.O., a 1996 Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate, received the Physician of the Year Award from the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) during its annual convention held Feb. 23 to 26 in Weston. This honor is given to an osteopathic physician who, during the…
Shelton Honored as Optometry Distinguished Alumni
Briana Johnson Shelton O.D., FAAO, class of 2001, was recently named the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award winner for Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry. The award was presented at NSU’s Annual Celebration of Excellence held at the Signature Grand in Davie in January. Shelton followed her work of academic…
Price recognized by College of Pharmacy as Distinguished Alumni
Venessa S. Price, Pharm.D., class of ’98, was honored as the College of Pharmacy (COP) Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award at Nova Southeastern University’s 2012 Celebration of Excellence in January at the Signature Grand in Davie. Price was conferred this award for her outstanding career accomplishments; her contributions to our diverse…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Named CIO at Columbia University
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences alumnus Donald Lemma, Ph.D., has been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Associate Dean for Columbia University’s Business School, effective January 18. As CIO, Lemma will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of all aspects of technology relating to teaching,…
D.B.A. Graduate Earns Fellow Status
Andrew S. Griffith, a 2011 alumnus of the Huizenga Business School’s Doctorate of Business Administration program, was awarded status as a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI) on January 20. This designation is the highest level of membership that ACFEI members can achieve, and it is…
SHSS Alum and Fulbright Scholar is Named State Level Security Advisor in South Sudan
Solomon Losha, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has been named the State Level Security Advisor for Southern Sudan by Management Systems International. Losha will work with the Conflict Mitigation and Stabilization Initiatives/Joint Operation…
New Jersey Alumni Chapter kicks off Holiday Season at Newark’s Spain Restaurant
Along with New Jersey alumni chapter president Gene Costa, Ed.D. , nearly 40 NSU alumni and friends came together at Spain restaurant in Newark for their annual holiday party. The event, which was held on the afternoon of Dec. 11, was filled with good food, friends, music and conversation in…
Detroit Alumni Chapter’s Holiday Happy Hour
The Detroit alumni chapter kicked off its season of cocktails and camaraderie with a holiday happy hour at the Post Bar in Novi, Michigan. Detroit alumni chapter president Jeff Livermore, Ph.D., greeted guests and joined in the spirit of holiday giving by promoting the NSU Alumni Association’s Shark Store. Stay…
Manhattan Alumni Chapter’s Community Service Event with Citymeals on Wheels
Manhattan alumni chapter president Elaine Papas, M.S. and J.D., organized a community service event with Citymeals-on-Wheels. In the spirit of the holiday season, alumni delivered food to senior citizens on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The goal of Citymeals-on-Wheels is to provide nutritious food and company to homebound elderly New Yorkers,…
Tampa Alumni Chapter’s Annual Holiday Party
On December 2, 2011, NSU alumni and friends gathered at Columbia, Florida’s oldest restaurant in Ybor City. The evening was hosted by Tampa alumni chapter president Al Fontaine, D.H.Sc., and featured an unforgettable evening of fantastic food and fun. The evening concluded with entertainment from Columbia’s famous flamenco dancers. The…
SHSS Alum Publishes Book on Exploring Prejudice
Amy Guimond, M.S., graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has published a book entitled, “Exploring Prejudice: One Woman’s Journey Beneath the Veil.” The book chronicles her own insights and reflections during a 28 day period in…
Annual Alumni Holiday Party in Atlanta
Nearly 40 alumni and friends from the Atlanta area gathered on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011 to ring in the holidays at a restaurant recognized among the best by Atlanta Magazine and Access Atlanta. Hosted at the Lobby Bar and Bistro at the TWELVE Hotel in Atlantic Station, alumni relaxed and…
NSU Alumna Changkija Receives LPGA Membership
Former Nova Southeastern women’s golfer Sandra Changkija has received membership into the Ladies Professional Golf Association after finishing in seventh place in the final stage of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament. “It feels like my hard work, the perseverance and the time that I put in at practice has paid off,”…
Alumni Night at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, more than 75 NSU alumni and friends gathered at the Museum of Art|Fort Lauderdale Nova Southeastern University for a special program. Presented by the NSU Alumni Association and the Broward County Alumni Chapter, Alumni Night at the Museum gave attendees the chance to relax and reconnect…
M.B.A. Alumnus Named One of 56 Women Leaders in Hospitals
Pauline Grant, M.B.A. alumnus from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship and CEO of Broward Health North Broward Medical Center, was named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 56 Women Leaders of Hospitals and Health Systems. The recognition, which was reported in the Oct. 12…
NSU College of Pharmacy Creates Wall to Honor Alumni
Nova Southeastern University acknowledges the outstanding achievements of its university-wide alumni through the Celebration of Excellence (COE) Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, the highest award that an individual can receive from the NSU Alumni Association. To date, twelve NSU College of Pharmacy (COP) alumni have been honored for the leadership and…