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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…
SHSS Alumna Appointed Evans Scholars Residence Director at Marquette University
Hannah Barr, M.S., 2012 graduate of the master’s program in College Student Affairs (CSA) in the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (DMS) at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named the Director of the Evans Scholars House at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chapters of the…
Nova Southeastern University to host free Webinar on Substance Abuse, Sept. 28
The webinar will address substance use disorders, a critical South Florida challenge. The event, called “It Takes a Village: Addiction, Recovery & Community”, is part of National Recovery Month. The free webinar will be broadcast from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD) at the university’s main Davie campus.
Upcoming Talk to Discuss EPA Policies Concerning Climate Change, Oct. 5
The next presentation in the Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series, hosted by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, will examine the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing role in enforcing policies relating to pollution control and climate change. Climate-Sustainability Lecture Series “EPA Enforcement: Can It Meet the Challenges of Climate Change?”…
Students Inducted into Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies Honor Societies
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a dual induction ceremony at NSU on Apr. 3, recognizing students inducted into Alpha Phi Sigma and Lambda Epsilon Chi, the national honor societies for criminal justice and paralegal studies, respectively. Angelica Dolan and Hector Fajardo, criminal justice majors in the college,…
Houston Chronicle Profiles NSU Alum J.D. Martinez
Steve Campbell of the Houston Chronicle recently wrote this profile on the Astros outfielder and Nova Southeastern University alumnus J.D. Martinez. The article describes the former Sharks’ work ethic and his training regimen while staying in Davie, Fla. Below is an excerpt and a link to Campbell’s article. J.D….
Faculty Symposium Creates Thought Provoking Discussions
“Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio? Are We Allowed to Have Heroes Anymore?” was the topic for the 4th faculty symposium, hosted by President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., on Dec. 1. Speakers Stephen Russo, Ph.D. and Kenneth Johnson, D.O., led the discussion about society’s reaction to and interest in…
Manhattan Alumni Chapter enjoys Networking Event at Dylan’s Candy Bar
New York alumni and friends from the Manhattan chapter met and mingled at the whimsical world of Dylan’s Candy Bar on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Alumni chapter presidents who were on hand to greet guests included: Manhattan’ s Elaine Papas, M.S., J.D., Eastern New York’s Gail Reed-Barnett, Ed.D., and Orlando’s Jackie…
Law Center Professor Quoted in Article Over Florida’s “Chuck E. Cheese” Law
Robert Jarvis, J.D., a professor at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center who has followed the controversy surrounding such machines for a decade, was recently quoted in The Miami Herald stating that the shut downs in Bay and Jackson Counties are on par with what’s happened in other counties around the…
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center Announces 2011 Commencement Speakers for May 14
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center is proud to announce its speakers for the 2011 Law Center Commencement Ceremony. Justice Peggy A. Quince will be the keynote speaker, and will also be awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree. Justice Quince was the first African-American female to be…
Alumni Enjoy Splendors from the Vatican
On Feb. 16, NSU’s Broward County Alumni Chapter hosted over 200 alumni and friends in the Marks gallery of the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University. Alumni Night at the Museum featured a private reception and admission to the Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art…
Groundbreaking for America’s Largest Coral Reef Research Center, Mar. 9
NSU’s Oceanographic Center will have a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction of America’s largest coral reef research center on Mar. 9. Known as the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Science Research Facility, the 86,000-square-foot building will cost $30 million. NSU is using a $15-million federal stimulus grant…
NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, Jan. 21
Fran L. Tetunic, J.D., professor and director of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic at NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center, will be the feature speaker at NSU Speaker’s Forum on Friday, Jan. 21. Her topic will be juvenile mediation. Having created and continuing to direct the law center’s Juvenile Mediation Program,…
Manhattan Alumni Chapter Hosts Breakfast at the 21 Club
The NSU Alumni Association hosted over 70 alumni and friends on Nov. 9 at the 21 Club in New York City. Presenting “From Wall Street to Your Living Room,” the breakfast featured special guests Adrian Muller, strategic editor of Dow Jones Mega Trends and Principal/CEO of Time Leverage Capital Corp;…
More than two dozen Miami-Dade County students and educators were recently honored at the 13th Annual Cervantes Awards for Outstanding Hispanic Education, hosted by NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board. The annual award ceremony recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to the education…
NSU Gives FDA National Patient Safety Award
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy recently awarded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with a national patient safety award.
More than two dozen Miami-Dade County students and educators will be honored at the 13th Annual Cervantes Awards for Outstanding Hispanic Education, hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services and its Hispanic Advisory Board on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Anthony DeNapoli Named Executive Director of NSU’s New Office of International Affairs
NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D., has named Anthony J. DeNapoli, Ed.D., as Executive Director of NSU’s newly created Office of International Affairs. In his role, DeNapoli will be responsible for this newly-created office, and for coordinating and facilitating existing and new international programs, affiliations and initiatives among NSU’s schools,…
During Hispanic Heritage Month, hundreds of Miami-Dade County students have celebrated and learned about the Latin culture. Now, they can further express their pride by taking part in the annual Cervantes Outstanding Essay Contest, offered by Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Fischler School of Education and Human Services.