NSU Newsroom
SharkBytes
Horizons
This version of NSU News has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of NSU News, visit news.nova.edu.
This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
NSU Alumni Spotlight
Night at the Museum – Atlanta Alumni Style!
Over 50 alumni and friends from the Atlanta chapter of the Alumni Association met and mingled on Friday, October 21 for a Night at the Museum. At Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, guests viewed the exhibition From Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters and enjoyed an evening of music with…
U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps Promotes NSU College of Pharmacy Alumnus to Commander
Christopher G. Lynch, Pharm.D., M.Ed., College of Pharmacy alumnus, class of 1997, was officially promoted to Commander by Rear Admiral, Bob Kiser, inaugural commandant for the Military’s Medical Education & Training Campus (METC), on Oct. 7 at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. Lynch’s promotion by the U.S. Navy to the rank…
Alumni enjoy a Jacksonville River Cruise
On Saturday, October 15, alumni and friends from the Northeast Florida & Southeast Georgia chapter boarded the Annabelle Lee for an evening cruise on the St. John’s River in Jacksonville, FL. Chapter president Ingrid Suarez-Osborn, J.D. greeted guests. An annual chapter tradition, the evening includes a two hour cruise, a…
Manhattan Alumni Chapter enjoys Networking Event at Dylan’s Candy Bar
New York alumni and friends from the Manhattan chapter met and mingled at the whimsical world of Dylan’s Candy Bar on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Alumni chapter presidents who were on hand to greet guests included: Manhattan’ s Elaine Papas, M.S., J.D., Eastern New York’s Gail Reed-Barnett, Ed.D., and Orlando’s Jackie…
Law Alum Promoted to Marine Corps Colonel
G. William Riggs (J.D. 1990) was promoted to Colonel, United States Marine Corps on September 1, 2011. Colonel Riggs is currently assigned as Circuit (Supervising) Military Judge, Eastern Judicial Circuit, Navy-Marine Corps Trial Judiciary. First certified as a military judge in 2007, Colonel Riggs became the Circuit Judge for the…
Pharmacy Alumnus Introduces Free Children’s Vitamin Program
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy alumnus Eddy Blanco, Pharm.D., class of 2002, recently introduced a free children’s vitamin program through his family-owned pharmacy VH Pharmacy. VH Pharmacy has provided prescription and patient care services for the past 40 years with the help of Blanco and brother, Danny Blanco. As…
SHSS Alum Joins the Faculty at Tennessee State University
Nia Imani Cantey, 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 joined the faculty at Tennessee State University. Cantey is an associate professor of Social Work in the College of Public Service…
College of Pharmacy Hosts Annual Distinguished Alumni Panel Presentation
Over 120 pharmacy students participated at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy’s (COP) Annual Distinguished Alumni Panel Presentation, “Pharmacy Careers: Training vs. Pharmacy Careers in Practice,” on Oct. 6 in the Chancellor’s Administrative Suite at the Health Professions Division. The event is part of the COP’s annual celebration of American…
Doctoral Alumnus Promoted to Director of International Corporation
Paul Lu, D.B.A., a 2006 graduate of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s doctoral program, recently accepted a promotion at Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, where he has worked for 15 years. Lu, Director of Customer Support – Asia, will be based in Hong Kong. He will oversee all…
Alumni Weekend in the Hamptons
The NSU Alumni Association recently hosted a Weekend in the Hamptons, as part of its inaugural FIN Travel program. The weekend began with a classic clambake, catered by the Southampton Inn. On Friday, alumni and friends found out why Long Island is quickly becoming one of the nation’s most exciting…
NSU Alumnae Reach Final LPGA Qualifying Round
Nova Southeastern alumnae Sandra Changkija and Taylor Collins completed Stage II of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament finishing tied for 38th and tied for 65th, respectively.Changkija finished the week one-over 289 (73-75-72-69) and Collins carded a five-over 293 (73-72-75-73) at the Par-72 Panther and Bobcat courses at the Plantation Golf & Country Club…
NSU Alumni Association’s Tri County Networking Event
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, the NSU Alumni Association hosted a Tri County Networking event at the W Fort Lauderdale’s Whiskey Blue Lounge More than 100 alumni and friends had the opportunity to relax and reconnect at one of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest spots. NSU’s sixth President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.,…
NSU’s Northeast Florida & Southeast Georgia Alumni Chapter hosts Back 2 School Bash
NSU’s Northeast Florida Southeast Georgia alumni chapter kicked off the school year on Wednesday, September 17th with class and compassion. Alumni and friends met for a Back 2 School Bash at BlackFinn American Grille at the St John’s Town Center. The bash culminated a 3 week school supply drive that benefited…
SHSS Alum joins staff at Northwestern University
Maru Torres-Gregory, J.D., M.S., LMFT, a graduate of the master’s program in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy (DFT), in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) has joined the staff at The Family Institute at Northwestern University as a multi-lingual therapist. In addition to English, Torres-Gregory…
NSU Alum makes his Major League Debut
Former NSU baseball player Mike Fiers made his Major League Baseball debut Sept. 14 for the Milwaukee Brewers. Entering the game in the ninth inning with the Brewers trailing the Colorado Rockies, 6-2, Fiers earned his first career out by picking Eric Young out at first. Fiers would finish the…
Gary Kessler, Ph.D., a graduate of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), published a paper titled “Judges’ Awareness, Understanding, and Application of Digital Evidence,” which is based upon his dissertation, in the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law. Kessler is currently president of Gary Kessler Associates,…
The NSU Alumni Association recently hosted, “Alumni Night at the Museum: The Art of Caring.” Held at the Museum of Art|Fort Lauderdale, the Art of Caring exhibitionfeatures classic images from historically important photographers and presents an inspiring look at seven aspects of the human experience—Children & Family, Love, Wellness, Caregiving…
Pharmacy Alum Wins Poster Competition at Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting & Convention
Post-baccalaureate Pharm.D. pharmacy student, Mohammed Imam, NSU College of Pharmacy Class of 2011, was awarded the 1st place in the Poster Presentation: Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12% Oral Rinse in the Reduction of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) at the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) 121st Annual Meeting and Convention. Under the…
Alumni Association Socializes in Saratoga
On Friday, August 19, the NSU Alumni Association hosted a reception at the Gideon Putnam Report in Saratoga Springs, New York. The event marked the first in a series presented by the Alumni Association’s Travel Program. Specifically designed for NSU alumni and friends, Fin Travel offers the opportunity to interact…
Performing and Visual Arts Class of 2011 Alumni: Where Are They Now?
Many graduates from the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Performing and Visual Arts move on to professional positions and graduate programs in their respective fields, while others explore careers outside of the arts. Here is an update on a few of the division’s alumni from the class…