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NSU Alumni Spotlight
NSU Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alum is the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies in the Philippines
Ronald Allen Mabunga, Ph.D., doctoral graduate of the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Philippine Normal University, National Capital Region. Mabunga has been a Professor in Peace Education and the…
FCE Distinguished Alum, Veteran and Author to Present during Homecoming Week
Jeffrey “Jeff” Scarpiello, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, will be presenting his recently published book, The 10 “C” Leadership Principles of Excellence – Working Toward the Benefit of the Team on Tuesday, November 6th. Scarpiello is a medically retired, service-disabled Air Force Veteran, with over 20…
Honggang Yang, Ph.D., Dean of NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is delighted to invite you to a workshop facilitated by the 2018 CAHSS Distinguished Alumna, Michelle Cromwell, Ph.D. Cromwell’s workshop, entitled, “The Circle Way- Using Indigenous Methodologies to Transform Conflict,” will be presented on Thursday, Nov…
CAHSS Alum is Associate Director of Career Services at Carnegie Mellon University
Jessica Budik Slotcavitch, M.S., graduate of the College Student Affairs program in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the Associate Director of Career Services at the Information Networking Institute, College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. In her position, Slotcavitch leads career services activities, builds and…
CAHSS Doctoral Alum Joins the Faculty at Huaiyin Normal University in China
Jenny Chang, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has joined the faculty in the Department of Social Work, School of History, Culture, and Tourism at Huaiyin Normal University in…
Halmos Faculty Member Selected As Outstanding Alumnus in China
Matthew He, Ph.D., professor, and assistant dean at the NSU Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, was selected as one of the outstanding alumni by Shanxi Normal University where he received his B.S. Degree in Mathematics in 1982. He was invited to attend the university’s 60th anniversary celebration (1958-2018)…
FCE Graduate Named Teacher of the Year at Van Wert Elementary School
Rebecca Shelton, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, has been named the 2018 Teacher of the Year at Van Wert Elementary School in Rockmart, Georgia. Rebecca is a veteran school teacher of fifteen years, and is currently teaching fourth grade. She has previously taught second grade and…
Jazmin Letamendi, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and the master’s program in College Student Affairs in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), is the Associate Director of Student Transition Programs at John Jay College (CUNY). Letamendi is an experienced student affairs…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: NSU Graduate is the New Executive Director of Beltraide
NSU graduate, Dr. Leroy Almendarez, M.B.A, was recently appointed as the new Executive Director of Beltraide. Beltraide said that Dr. Almendarez’s commitment to economic development and his professional experience makes him an ideal match for the position. Dr. Dr. Leroy Almendarez, M.B.A, received his Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership from NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler…
Clyde Bailey, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has written a book specifically for men about marriage, entitled, Brothers, (You Can) Get It Right: An Intimate Conversation with Men about Marriage. In addition…
CAHSS Alumnus Publishes Article in Construction Briefings on “Cumulative Impact Claims”
Kathleen Harmon, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), has written an article published in Construction Briefings. The article, entitled, “Cumulative Impact Claims-Methods of Calculating and Proving Damages,” was co-authored with Bradley Cole,…
Jeff Eakins, graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE), has been elected to serve as a board member on the 2018-2019 American Heart Association Greater Southeast Affiliate Board of Directors. The board services, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Puerto Rico. Eakins is the superintendent of…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: NSU Alumna Appointed a Seat in an Early Learning Coalition
According to the Early Coalition of Osceola County, their mission is to facilitate access to high quality early education and child care through an integrated system of services which includes linkages to health care and parenting supports. Governor Rick Scott declared seven reappointments and five appointments to a handful of…
Anita Holsapple, M.S., graduate of the master’s program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has received the SAMHSA 2018 Voice Award for her documentary, Battlefield: Home-Breaking the Silence on PTSD, Addiction, and Recovery Support. SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Alumni Spotlight: FCE Graduate Named Dean of Elizabeth Campus at Union County College
Lester Sandres Rápalo, Ed.D., graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, has been appointed Dean of Elizabeth Campus at Union County College. His previous appointments include Dean of the Social Sciences, Business and History Division at Union County College in 2015, and Interim Dean of Elizabeth Campus. Rápalo…
CAHSS Alum Presents at 2018 Hwa Kang International Conference at Chinese Culture University
Jenny Chang, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), presented at the 2018 Hwa Kang International Conference on English Language & Literature organized by Chinese Culture University. Chang’s presentation was entitled, “Teaching ESP Course…
After finishing my associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, my desire was to move forward with a bachelor’s degree, as I knew that is what many fields, such as management, sales, or furthering medical careers, require. However, I needed to support my children. I waited almost six years to start the…
NSU Alumni Spotlight: CAHSS Alum Named Director of Clayton County DFCS in Georgia
Nia Imani Cantey, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) has been named the Director for Clayton County Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Georgia. Cantey has extensive experience with DFCS including…
The Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences Anniversary Highlights An Alumna Experience
After finishing my associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, my desire was to move forward with a bachelor’s degree, as I knew that is what many fields, such as management, sales, or furthering medical careers, require. However, I needed to support my children. I waited almost six years to start the…
CAHSS Alum Presents at AFTA Conference in Austin, TX
Marcela Polanco, Ph.D., graduate of the doctoral program in the Department of Family Therapy (DFT) in NSU’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), was a presenter at the 2018 American Family Therapy Association (AFTA) Conference held at the University of Texas at Austin on June 21-24, 2018. The…