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NSU’s Huizenga Business College to Recognize Prominent South Florida Entrepreneurs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is proud to announce three well-known business leaders who will be inducted into the 2019 class of the Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame, the Huizenga Business College’s highest honor:…
NSU Economics Expert Featured on WPBT
The 2018 holiday season has come, and gone. And for some, the reality of the season is about to hit – when the bills start arriving in the mail. To help, NSU economics professor and financial expert Dr. Albert Williams was featured in a news segment on WPBS TV on…
Nova Southeastern University Economist Provides Financial Tips for the New Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – The holiday season is the perfect time of the year to talk about finances. This according to nationally renowned economist Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor and acting chair of finance and economics at Nova Southeastern University (NSU)’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business…
Mastering the New Business of Health and Healthcare
Healthcare in South Florida is changing given the expansion of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and its new, innovative programs that the university offers. Both healthcare providers and healthcare systems have common goals, such as improving clinical and health outcomes and optimizing cost and efficiency. However, an aging population, an increasing…
NSU’S College of Business to Participate in Women in Entrepreneurship Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship is participating in Women in Entrepreneurship Week October 13-20, an international collaboration of Colleges and Universities in 32 countries and 45 states. The goal is to provide opportunities and events designed…
Seminole Hard Rock Tops Off Giant Guitar-Shaped Hotel in Hollywood
On Monday, the final beam of steel was hoisted into the air and placed on top of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s new guitar-shaped building. The topping off ceremony marks the near completion of a $1.5 billion project set to debut during the fall of 2019. Following the…
How an NSU MBA Grad Started a Nonprofit in South Africa
Most people pursue an MBA to ensure a better future for themselves and their families. For Gaia Calcaterra, it has been all about changing the lives of others- thousands of men, women and children in South Africa. It all started at NSU with her Marketing Decisions for Managers class. Calcaterra…
NSU MBA Program Focuses on Business Intelligence
Nova Southeastern University’s MBA program in Business Intelligence equips students with skills to help them navigate the workplace. The program focuses on teaching future professionals valuable knowledge in evaluating and analyzing data. With an MBA in Business Intelligence, students will make an immediate and valuable contribution to any company, with exceptional proficiency…
NSU MBA Grad Applies Classroom Lessons to South Africa’s Poorest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Most people pursue an MBA to ensure a better future for themselves and their families. For Gaia Calcaterra, it has been all about changing the lives of others — thousands of men, women and children in South Africa. She will receive her MBA…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship will host two commencements on June 8. Graduates and guests will have the opportunity to hear from Mark Templeton and Neal Asbury, two distinguished business leaders from the South Florida community….
Stephen Ross, Bob Moss and Lisa Lutoff-Perlo Honored by NSU’s Huizenga College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, FLA. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship honored three South Florida business leaders on Friday, April 20, who were inducted into its Business and Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, the Huizenga Business School’s highest honor. The 2018 honorees are…
Recently NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship announced the names of three South Florida business leaders who will be inducted into its Business and Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, the Huizenga Business School’s highest honor. The 2018 honorees are Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Bob Moss, and Stephen Ross. In a…
March 2018 Fed Rate Hike Report
Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of finance and economics, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, gave his opinion along with other leading voices across the country on the recent Federal rate hikes. Click HERE to read his thoughts on WalletHub.com.
Special Report on MBA Programs
Recently the Florida Trend made a special report on MBA programs in Florida. In this special report, ten MBA professors weigh in on what it takes to run a successful business in Florida. They also talk about what’s new at the state’s MBA programs. For this report, Yuliya Yurova, Ph.D., associate professor of Decision Sciences,…
More than $2 Million Raised for NSU’s Terry Stiles School of Real Estate Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. – When visionary real estate developer and Broward County business leader Terry Stiles passed away on Sept. 11 last year, friends and colleagues sought a way to honor his legacy. Led by longtime friend and business partner Steven J. Halmos, C.E.O. of Halmos Holdings…
2018’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities in the U.S.
According to WalletHub, U.S. is a melting pot of cultures, thanks to rapid ethnic and racial diversification of the past four decades. The portal took a snapshot of America’s current cultural profile, comparing more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key indicators of cultural diversity. They examined each city…
2018 Valentine’s Day Facts – Gifts, Money & More
According to WalletHub, lovesick shoppers shell out more than $19 billion in Cupid’s name each year. That makes Valentine’s Day the third largest consumer holiday in the U.S. In a recent interview, WalletHub asked John Gironda, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to…
Cyber Monday Shoppers Expected To Spend About $6.5B
Cyber Monday sales are expected to break records this year with more than $6.5 billion. In a recent interview with CBS Miami, Albert Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of finance and economics, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of business and Entrepreneurship, discussed the benefits of online shopping. Dr. Williams stated that…
2017’s Best Stores for Black Friday
WalletHub’s analysts surveyed nearly 10,000 deals from 35 of the biggest U.S. retailers’ 2017 Black Friday ad scans to help consumers maximize their Black Friday savings and to find out which stores offer the best discounts and for which items. In a recent interview, WalletHub asked Maria Pretescu, Ph.D., associate professor…
This Company Gave Non-Smokers Six Extra Vacation Days to Compensate for Smoke Breaks
A Japanese company is now offering more vacation time to its non-smoking employees, reportedly after they complained about smoke breaks for their colleagues. In a recent interview with Tonic, Bahaudin Mujtaba, Ph.D., professor of Organizational Behavior, International Management and Human Resource Management, NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and…