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Regional Campuses
Community Day And Health Fair At NSU Fort Myers
NSU Fort Myers invites you to join us for a day of wellness and fun for the whole family. Enjoy music, fun activities for all ages, and great food. Open and free to the public. Please bring one canned food item to be donated to Community Cooperative (supporting hunger and…
NSU faculty member, Catharine Scholl, M.H.S., RDMS, RVT, assistant professor, Cardiovascular Sonography Program at NSU Tampa campus was honored by the selection and publication of her original research work in the peer-reviewed industry journal, the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS), a publication of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS). …
Library Introduction Workshop at Palm Beach Campus
Learn how to use the library’s resources and services to become a more efficient researcher. Whether you’re a new or returning student, there are always time-saving tips and new databases to discover! When Saturday, October 28 — 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Where Palm Beach Campus Specifically, this workshop at NSU’s…
NSU Puerto Rico Hosts Symposium on Human Trafficking
NSU Puerto Rico hosted the Symposium on Human Trafficking on Wednesday, January 11 commemorating National Human Trafficking Awareness Day for the first time in Puerto Rico. This celebration took place simultaneously with US and American territories. January 11 was declared National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by the US Senate in…
Respiratory Therapy Students Participate in Stronger Than Cancer 5K Walk
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences’ respiratory therapy students from NSU’s Palm Beach Campus were out in full force to show their support for pediatric cancer patients at the Stronger Than Cancer 5K Walk at Roger Dean Stadium. Hosted by Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), the event marked the end of Pediatric…
NSU Palm Beach Campus Supports Pediatric Cancer Awareness
NSU’s Palm Beach Campus held a fundraiser to support Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), research, and organizations that support families with cancer during Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month (September). NSU raised more than $1,100 dollars to support causes related to children’s cancer, including POST, National Brain Tumor Society, Children’s Oncology Group,…
Community Day and Health Fair at NSU Fort Myers
Enjoy music, fun activities, and great food on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the NSU Fort Myers Campus located on 3650 Colonial Court, Fort Myers, FL 33913. Open and FREE to the public! Please bring one canned food item to be donated to CCMI. For more…
NSU Orlando Partners with OCPS SMARTville Program
Throughout the month of April, NSU Orlando’s assistant director, Richard Hudnett, Ed.D., partnered with Orange County Public Schools SMARTville program by presenting to more than 50 elementary students on the topic of Business Entrepreneurship. The SMARTville program provides opportunities for academic enrichment for students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools,…
NSU’s Miami Campus to Host Forensic Psychology Day
If you are interested in learning more about forensic psychology, or know someone who may be interested in the field can plan to attend – Forensic Psychology Day on Saturday, March 19, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Hosted by NSU’s College of Psychology, the event will be held at the Miami Campus, 8585 SW 124th…
Occupational Therapy-Tampa Faculty Receives State Association Award
Mirtha Whaley, Ph.D., OTR/L a faculty member at the Department of Occupational Therapy in Tampa, was recently recognized by her peers and provided with the Louise Samson Leadership Award at the Florida Occupational Therapy Association (FOTA) Annual Conference in Orlando. The conference theme was “Engaging Lives Throughout the Lifespan.” This…
Home Depot’s Women Leaders Network at NSU Orlando
On Thursday, September 24, 2015, women in management from Home Depot gathered at Nova Southeastern University’s Orlando Campus for a leadership seminar. The leaders use this as a networking opportunity to brainstorm ideas and to build relationships. Toni Ballone, assistant director at NSU Orlando took part in the event and…
Tampa Regional PT Students Participate in Jamaica Medical Outreach
Ten Physical Therapy (PT) students and four faculty members from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Tampa Regional Campus recently participated in the 19th Jamaica Medical Outreach. The PT students encountered numerous patients with muscular-skeletal issues, the aches and pains resulting from a lifetime of heavy physical labor. The 14 from Tampa…
HETS Provides NSU Students with Online Resources
Nova Southeastern University is a member of The Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS) and has exclusive access to a myriad of services through the HETS Virtual Plaza. HETS is the first bilingual consortium dedicated to serving the needs of higher education of Hispanic communities. It is a non-profit organization with…
Orange County Public Schools Hosts Trade Fair at NSU Orlando
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) recently held their Trade Fair at NSU Orlando. OCPS’s Office of Business Opportunity hosts this event annually in which vendors that are present work with the school district. It also has many small businesses and minority business support organizations as well. Assistant Director Javier Torres…
14 Annual Orange County Drug Free Coalition Conference at NSU Orlando
The 14 Annual Orange County Drug Free Coalition Conference was held at NSU Orlando on Thursday, June 4. Topics ranged from drug treatment, intervention and recovery to the science of addiction. More than 75 people attended the conference, and had the opportunity to earn continuing education credits. Toni Ballone, assistant…
NSU Orlando Honored as Member of the Month
The Orlando Chamber of Commerce has given NSU Orlando the proud honor of its Member of the Month nomination. The Orlando Chamber of Commerce, also known as Orlando, Inc., is one of four lines of business of the Central Florida Partnership, with an emphasis on regional entrepreneurship. Orlando, Inc. serves…
PA Program in Orlando Gives Back to the Community
The students in the Physician Assistants program at NSU’s Orlando campus are giving back to the community by serving up smiles in the Ronald McDonald House Share-a-Meal Program. Along with numerous philanthropic events, the students also donate and prepare food for the families who stay at the house. PA Orlando…
PA Ft. Meyers Ethic’s Team Wins HPD Ethics Bowl
During the 9th Annual Health Professions Division (HPD) Ethics Bowl, the PA Ft. Meyers Ethics team battled the Medical Sonography, Dental and ultimately their sister PA teams in Ft. Lauderdale. The four teammates traveled 130 Miles across the state to participate in the even in person, and was cheered on…
Sharks Participate in Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Walk
A team of staff and students from NSU’s Palm Beach Campus participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown West Palm Beach. Headed by Stefanie La Manna, Ph.D., ARNP, FNP-C and Jessica Granata, ARNP, FNP-C from the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program in NSU’s College…
NSU Orlando Sharks in the Spotlight
Gilbert Saenz, an NSU Orlando alumni, was awarded the Outstanding Professional Achievement Award upon the publication of his first book. Gilbert graduated from the mental health counseling program in the summer of 2012 and is presently employed as a therapist at Chrysalis Health. He graciously took some time out of…