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Medical School Wins Approval for New Medical Specialty: Correctional Medicine
In January, Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine received approval for a new medical specialty—correctional medicine—that was developed at the college in collaboration with the Florida Department of Corrections. The college became the first medical school in the country to gain such recognition when the standards developed by the…
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, Paul “Doc” Hersey, Ph.D., founder and chairman of the board of The Center for Leadership Studies, passed away peacefully at the age of 81. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his loving wife Suzie, close family and friends. Hersey was internationally recognized as a…
Undergraduate College Preview Days Draws Record Number of Students
NSU’s Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) Office of Undergraduate Admissions recently hosted College Preview Day and welcomed more than 425 attendees. NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., kicked off the day by welcoming the visitors, who then met with faculty and staff, attended admissions presentations and toured the campus….
Experience Symphonic Fiesta—A Concert of Latin Music, Dance by Ars Flores, Feb. 23
In partnership with the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra will present a concert of Latin-American music, featuring performances by singers and dancers from Miami’s Sociedad Pro-Arte Grateli. Symphonic Fiesta | Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra Saturday, Feb. 23 7:30 p.m. | Pre-concert lecture at 6:30…
Newly-Ranked No. 20 Sharks To Face FIT Wednesday
Following two big wins last week, the NSU women’s basketball team have re-entered the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Division II Top 25, at No. 20, as Florida Tech comes to town Wednesday for a 5:30 p.m. matchup. Based on their road sweep of then-No. 19 Rollins and then-No. 15 Tampa,…
NSU Accounting Club Earns Statewide Recognition, Funds for NSU
Students from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship’s Accounting Club recently participated in a video contest to raise awareness about Certified Public Accountants (CPA) during the nation’s tax season. The Florida Institute of CPAs, in conjunction with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), and the…
Huizenga School welcomes First African-American Woman to Earn a Harvard M.B.A., Feb. 21
The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomes entrepreneur Lillian Lincoln Lambert on Thursday, Feb. 21, 10:30 am for the 2013 Distinguished Lecture Series. Lambert is the owner of the building services company, Centennial One, and author of the 2010 book, The Road to Someplace Better: From the…
Celebrate Black History Month with Dance Master Classes, Thurgood Marshall Talk
Each February, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences commemorates Black History Month, celebrating the contributions of African Americans in United States history. The college invites the NSU community to participate in the following events that will explore the culture, music, and people of black history in the United States…
OUSS Staff Presented at the 2012 SACSCOC Annual Meeting
Yi Zhang M.S. & M.S.M.E., and Carmel Joseph, M.P.H., staff members of the Office of Undergraduate Student Success, presented at the 2012 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges annual meeting held in Dallas, Texas, Dec. 9 – 11, 2012. The title of their session was, “Improving Higher…
Deadline to submit for the 2013 Undergraduate Student Symposium, Feb. 22
Are you on the brink of a new discovery? Perhaps you have academic research, artistic work, or a class assignment that you’d like to share with the NSU community. If so, consider submitting your work for the 2013 Undergraduate Student Symposium, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences….
Dental School Receives $50,000 Grant to Aid Special-Needs Dental Patients
The College of Dental Medicine recently received a $50,000 grant from the Health Foundation of South Florida to hire an additional staff member to help with patients with special needs. The grant will pay for a full-time employee called “dental patient navigator,” who will assist dental patients at the NSU…
Three Medical School Faculty Members Earn Certifications
In December, three faculty members in NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized for having earned certifications in their fields. They are as follows: Paula Dilanchian, D.O., Pharm.D., assistant professor of internal medicine, earned her board certification in infectious disease. Tracy Favreau, D.O., chair of the Department of Dermatology, earned…
C. Matt Graham, a doctoral student in information systems at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has authored and published a book entitled, MIS for the Business Student: A Technical Use and Development Guide. Recently, Graham published a journal article in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology…
Free Webcast Available for Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine Conference, Jan. 26
NSU will be hosting a conference on Saturday, Jan. 26 about the upcoming opening of the NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Knight Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus….
NSU Alumnus Aly Hassan Loaned to First Division Club in Bolivia
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers have reached an agreement with Club Aurora of the Bolivian first division to loan former Nova Southeastern forward Aly Hassan for the NASL Spring Championship season, the team announced today. Per club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Hassan, 23, completed his first professional…
Opening Reception of 10th Annual African Presence Art Exhibition, Jan. 31
Bronze treasures from the Royal Court of Benin will be on display at NSU as part of the university’s 10th Annual African Presence Exhibition, opening on Thursday, Jan. 31. This year’s exhibition, Benin: A Kingdom of Bronze, exhibition features more than 80 pieces of artwork from the Royal Court, crafted…
NSU Community Invited to Tour the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Center, Jan. 23
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice, in collaboration with the Fort Lauderdale Veterans Center, will welcome staff from the Department of Veterans Affairs and their Mobile Veterans Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23. Students, faculty, staff and the community at large are invited…
Huizenga Business School Celebrates the Holidays
On Dec. 13, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosted its annual holiday luncheon for faculty, staff, and special guests — including NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. and President Emeritus Abraham Fischler, Ed.D. Faculty and staff who have served milestone years were recognized. In addition,…
Computer & Information Sciences School Hosts Special Presentation by TradeStation Technologies
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will host a special event presented by TradeStation Technologies on Wed., Jan. 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in room 1047 of the Carl DeSantis Building. Representatives from the company will be on hand to introduce their company, demo the TradeStation and Web…