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NSU Alumni Spotlight: FCE Alumnus Named President at Paul D. Camp Community College
Daniel Lufkin, Ed.D., graduate of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education joined Paul D. Camp Community College earlier last month as its next President. Since 2013, Lufkin has served as vice president for student affairs at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. Prior to, he was dean of…
President Emeritus Abe Fischler celebrates his 50th anniversary with NSU
Another NSU milestone! On August 1, President Emeritus Abraham S. Fischler, Ed.D., celebrated his 50th anniversary of continuous and outstanding service to NSU. Aside from being NSU’s president from 1970-1992, Dr. Fischler also served as a medic in the U.S. Navy, taught at multiple universities worldwide, and has published numerous articles, publications, and research…
George Knox, Ed.D. (’96) graduate of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education (FCE) has been named the 2016-2017 American Association Of Community Colleges (AACC) Chair. George will succeed the 2015-2016 chair, FCE alumnus, Will Austin Ed.D. (‘00). The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community colleges….
FCE Faculty Member Inducted into the United States Distance Learning Association
Michael Simonson, Ph.D., of NSU’s Fischler College of Education, was recently inducted into the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Hall of Fame at their convention in St. Louis. This is the most prestigious honor given by the Association. Simonson received the award from USDLA’s Executive Director, John Flores, Ph.D….
Fischler Professor Honored for Role in Choice Education Movement
Hui Fang Huang “Angie” Su, Ed.D., associate professor of mathematics education at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education was recently honored as one of the 20 heroes/pioneers who were a part of the growth and success of the choice education movement in Florida from 1996 to 2016. Dr. Su…
Grandparents Receive Master’s Degrees from Fischler College of Education
Luis Prieto Oliveiria and his wife, Rosa Uztariz-Prieto, aren’t typical college graduates. After 48 years of marriage, the Doral couple, who are 82 and 79 years old, recently received their master’s degrees from the Fischler College of Education. The Prietos moved to the United States from Venezuela in 1992 and…
All dads deserve to be rewarded for all they do on Father’s Day, but Univision highlighted one dad who received the best reward this year. Simon Ramos, a 74-year-old Ph.D. in Education student, graduated alongside his daughter Rossi, 42, on Father’s Day weekend. The two entered NSU’s program together at NSU’s Tampa…
Nova Southeastern University Commencement Brings Heartfelt Stories to Kick-off Father’s Day Weekend
FORT LAUDERDALE/DAVIE, Fla. –– It’s safe to say that the past week has seen some very tragic news that has gripped the attention of our nation and the world. And while that coverage will continue, we all could use some good news right about now. Well, Nova Southeastern University (NSU)…
College of Osteopathic Medicine names new Assistant Dean of Medical Education
Jennifer Jordan, Ed.D., joined NSU-COM in April in the role of assistant dean of medical education. Jordan, who has been a member of the NSU community for 17 years, received her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from NSU in 2008 and formerly served as chair and assistant professor…
NSU Faculty Member Inducted into United States Distance Learning Association Hall of Fame
Earlier this month, Michael Simonson, Ph.D., of NSU’s Fischler College was inducted into the United States Distance Learning Association Convention (USDLA) Hall of Fame. This is the most prestigious award given by the Association, and it took place at its national conference held in St. Louis, MO. Simonson received the…
NSU Hosts 2016 President’s Associates Reception
A year into his presidency, Abraham S. Fischler, Ed.D., founded the President’s Associates at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to recognize donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to NSU. Dr. Fischler realized that ongoing success depends upon a strong annual giving campaign. Since then, the threshold for being…
Fischler College faculty members participate in Leadership Broward Summit
Seven faculty members from the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education recently presented at the Leadership Broward Summit, an annual event organized by the Leadership Broward Foundation. The faculty members and the presentation topics were: Aspiring to peak performance– Presenters: Frederick Ricci, Ed.D., Joan Kowal, Ed.D., Hui Fang Huang Angie…
In an effort to build on existing synergies and to further align all of NSU’s colleges, two exciting changes are taking place. The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education is relocating from North Miami Beach to the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus. This option has recently become available to us because of the…
Realizing Potential: Campaign Priorities by NSU College/Center
Campaign priorities are designed to spark conversation so together, we can formulate plans with donors to realize tremendous potential. Our campaign is also university-wide. That is why every NSU college and center has developed its own case statement insert. But all college/center-level priorities roll up into one of NSU’s three…
Congratulations to this Year’s STUEYS Winners!
NSU’s Division of Student Affairs proudly introduces the winners of the 17th Annual Student Life Achievement Award (most commonly referred to as the STUEYS). The event, held recently at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, recognized students, faculty, staff, corporate partners and alumni who have contributed to building a…
NSU 17th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards – See you April 12
NSU will soon be recognizing its finest during the glitz and glamour of the 17th Annual Student Life Achievement Awards – affectionately known as the “STUEYS.” At 6:00 p.m. on April 12, 2016 in the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, the STUEY’s will honor students, faculty, staff, corporate…
Realizing Potential: NSU Alumna Proves an Education Can Last Beyond a Lifetime
NSU Fischler College of Education alumna Bonnie Tryon, Ed.D. earned her Doctor of Education degree in 2012. She became a member of the NSU 1964 Society and NSU Fellows Society in December by making a planned gift to support scholarships for graduate students in the Fischler doctoral program. Dr. Tryon,…
Commencement Season at NSU; Traffic/Parking Impacted on Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus, June 17
In addition to hosting several high school graduation ceremonies, NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus has the honor of hosting 10 NSU commencement ceremonies in the Arena at the Don Taft University Center. On the dates of the ceremonies, we are expecting considerable traffic on and around our campus and carpooling is…
Realizing Potential – Founding Members of NSU’s 1964 Society Demonstrate the Will to Believe in NSU
NSU President/CEO George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., and Health Professions Chancellor Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., recently addressed more than 50 founding members of NSU’s 1964 Society, a group of donors who have included NSU in their estate plan, which includes wills or financial accounts. Legacy gifts help the university meet the challenges of…
Realizing Potential: Community Leaders Rally Behind NSU
Realizing Potential – The Campaign for Nova Southeastern University is fortunate to benefit from the extraordinary dedication of our volunteer leadership. These leading members of the community have committed their time, energy, and personal generosity to champion NSU’s first comprehensive fund-raising campaign. “We have the potential to give back in…