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As reported in SharkBytes on Feb. 17, 2016 and in the Sun Sentinel on March 4, 2016, two colleagues who work in NSU’s Physical Plant, Anthony Iovino, B.S., assistant director, and Edgar Ruiz, M.I.B.A., manager of fire and life safety, used their lifesaving skills to rescue a coworker. The two…
NSU Research Spotlight: NSU Researchers Secure $2.75 Million from NIH
Health literacy is a critically important ability that allows people to become active participants in their health care. Yet, one in three Americans have little to no health literacy skills (National Center for Educations Statistics). Further, 24 percent of Blacks (9.5 million), 41 percent of Hispanics (21 million), and 29…
NSU Researchers Secure $2.75 Million from NIH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Health literacy is a critically important ability that allows people to become active participants in their health care. Yet, one in three Americans have little to no health literacy skills (National Center for Educations Statistics). Further, 24 percent of Blacks (9.5 million), 41…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – At the end of 2015, Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart released an annual report on teacher preparation programs in the state. When the final tally was made, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education’s Reading Education programs summative rating scores and…
Fischler College to host Lecture about Future of Learning, Jan. 26
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education is proud to host Gregg Behr, executive director of the Grable Foundation, for a stimulating discussion entitled “Mr. Rogers, Mickey Mouse, and the Future of Learning.” The event will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 4:00 pm at NSU’s University School. Behr…
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Hosted 18th Annual Cervantes Awards Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE – DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and its Hispanic Advisory Board recognized more than a dozen distinguished educators throughout Miami-Dade County on Tuesday, October 27th during the 18th Annual Cervantes Awards Ceremony. The event, which was held at the…
Nova Southeastern University Names Ricardo Belmar Vice President of Regional Campus Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President and CEO Dr. George Hanbury recently announced the appointment of Ricardo Belmar, M.I.B.A., as Vice President of the university’s regional campus operations effective Jan. 1, 2016. He follows Vice President Richard Davis, Ed.D, who is returning to…
NSU Recognizes Distinguished Alumni
NSU honored 14 outstanding graduates at the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony at NSU’s Grande Oaks Golf Club. The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards are the highest and most prestigious honor that NSU bestows upon its graduates. The program recognizes alumni who have realized their potential around the world by…
Realizing Potential: NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law Dedicates Panza Maurer Law Library
After decades of experience providing counsel to Nova Southeastern University (NSU), South Florida attorneys Thomas F. Panza, J.D., and Susan Horovitz Maurer, J.D., have made an even more lasting mark on the university through a $1 million donation, creating an endowed scholarship fund for Shepard Broad College of Law students….
NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law Dedicates Panza Maurer Law Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – After decades of experience providing counsel to Nova Southeastern University (NSU), South Florida attorneys Thomas F. Panza, J.D., and Susan Horovitz Maurer, J.D., have made an even more lasting mark on the university through a $1 million donation, creating an endowed scholarship fund…
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Hosts 18th Annual Cervantes Awards Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE – DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and its Hispanic Advisory Board will recognize more than a dozen distinguished educators throughout Miami-Dade County on during the 18th Annual Cervantes Awards Ceremony. The event is scheduled 5 –…
Nova Southeastern University to Recognize Distinguished Alumni
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** Excellent Photo & Story Opportunity ** FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will salute 14 outstanding graduates at the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony, the highest and most prestigious honor that NSU bestows upon its graduates. The program recognizes alumni who have realized…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) by celebrating and learning about Hispanic culture through a variety of activities. NSU enjoys its cultural diversity and is proud to be a leader in providing higher…
NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Hosts 18th Annual Cervantes Awards Ceremony, Oct. 27
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and its Hispanic Advisory Board will recognize more than a dozen distinguished educators throughout Miami-Dade County on Tuesday, October 27th during the 18th Annual Cervantes Awards Ceremony. The event, which will be held at the Miami Airport Hilton, will award…
Here, There and Everywhere – Lifelong Learning
GUEST EDITORIAL / OP-ED FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – “Here, There and Everywhere” – while famously known as the title of a Beatles song, it is also the trend that is taking off relative to the world of retirement pursuits. Such pursuits were once mahjongg, bridge, golf, tennis, health and self-help…
NSU Establishes New Farquhar Honors College
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – Highly motivated, high-achieving undergraduate students entering Nova Southeastern University (NSU) this fall will have a new option to enhance their college experience: participation in the Farquhar Honors College. The college offers all qualifying NSU undergraduate students the opportunity to take unique Honors courses and workshops, write…
Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education Honors Area Educators
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla.- Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Abraham S. Fischler School of Education honored 19 North Miami-Dade County educators at the “We Love and Respect Teachers” reception held in February and co-hosted by the North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Award categories included Teachers of the Year, Rookie Teachers of…
FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. –– Nova Southeastern University (NSU) representatives and friends of NSU President Emeritus Abraham S. Fischler, Ed.D., joined the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education to honor Dr. Fischler’s life in distance education, and to dedicate the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Distance Education Museum & Café….
Academic Services Presents Research Project at Leadership Conference
The Nova Southeastern University athletic department’s Office of Academic Services recently presented its research project at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Conference on Global Leadership, Learning & Research, held July 13 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Their research project titled, “A Four Year Career Plan…
Fischler Alumnus Named Leader of AACC
Will Austin, Ed.D., a graduate of the Higher Education Leadership program at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education, and current president of Warren County Community College, has been named the Chairman of the American Association of Community College’s President’s Academy. The Academy, the leading national organization for established and new community…