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Tag Archives: President George L. Hanbury II

SunTrust Foundation’s Latest Gift Supports NSU Scholarship Fund

  FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – As part of their ongoing support of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), representatives from SunTrust and the SunTrust Foundation have donated $50,000 to fund an endowed scholarship in honor of the university’s 50th anniversary celebration, adding to the organization’s significant investment in education throughout the community…


NSU Bonds Upgraded by Moody’s to Baa1 From Baa2 with a positive outlook

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) announced today that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the long-term rating of the university’s bonds to Baa1 from Baa2 with a positive outlook. According to the announcement made by Moody’s on July 16, 2013, “[t]he rating upgrade is driven by the university’s consistently positive operating performance and, reduced liquidity risk due to debt structure modifications.”


President Hanbury Teaches Ambassadors Board Members Underwater Lesson on Importance of Florida’s Coral Reefs


President Hanbury Named Honorary Chair of Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks Event

Nova Southeastern University President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., has been named honorary walk chair of the Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.  Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. As honorary walk chair, Hanbury will be responsible for hosting and promoting the annual Broward…


AUTISM SPEAKS NAMES NSU’s PRESIDENT AS BROWARD WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS HONORARY CHAIR

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, has announced that George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D, President and CEO of Nova Southeastern University (NSU), has been named honorary walk chair for the Broward Walk Now for Autism Speaks.


NSU Hosts Recognition Dinner for Ambassadors Board


Impressive Slate of Entrepreneurs Inducted into Huizenga Business School’s Hall of Fame


We “geek” National Library Week, Ends April 20

In celebration of National Library Week (April 14 -20) keep your eye out for a new “geek” campaign designed to generate awareness of the Alvin Sherman Library (ASL) and its commitment to community. The campaign features key individuals and organizations who understand the library’s role in helping to shape futures…


Accepted Student Day Draws Record Crowd

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Office of Undergraduate Admissions hosted “Accepted Student Day” for new Sharks who will join NSU in the fall 2013 term. A record crowd of more than 130 students, along with 144 family members, were welcomed by President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., for a day of special…


Eric Ackerman, Ph.D., Appointed Dean of Computer Sciences College

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., recently announced the appointment of Eric S. Ackerman, Ph.D., as dean of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS). Ackerman, who has served as associate dean and assistant dean with SCIS since 2000, has been serving in the…


Five Honorees Receive ‘President’s Excellence in Community Service Award’ at 15th Annual Celebration of Excellence


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….


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,…


Guy Harvey to be Honored by NSU with President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will award world-renowned artist, scientist and researcher Guy Harvey, Ph.D., with one of NSU’s newest awards, the President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service. President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., will bestow the award upon Harvey and four others at the university’s annual Celebration of Excellence event on Jan. 24, 2013.


Top Undergraduate Students Inducted into Alpha Chi National Honor Society

More than 65 NSU undergraduate students have been inducted into the Alpha Chi national honor society for the 2012–2013 academic year. Alpha Chi recognizes the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors in each undergraduate major. To celebrate these students’ academic achievements, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted…


More than 300 of NSU’s “Dateline: Health” TV Episodes Now Available on DVD at Alvin Sherman Library


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…


Nova Southeastern University Honors Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will honor Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. during a “Celebrate a Lifetime of Giving” ceremony for his many years of leadership at NSU and for his service to the community. The event takes place November 2. Proceeds from the event will benefit NSU’s newly established scholarship fund, the Chancellor’s Fellows Endowment.


Nova Southeastern University Honors Donors

The Fellows Society Inaugural Induction Ceremony will be held Thursday, Oct. 27. at 6 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to honor and thank all the Fellows who have given $50,000 or more to the University since its founding in 1964. The Fellows will be inducted by NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. and Alan B. Levan, chair of the Fellows Society.


President Hanbury Addresses ‘Challenges and Opportunities in Higher Education’ at Greater Miami Chamber Events

September is “education month” at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, and Nova Southeastern University was well represented. President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., provided the keynote speech to nearly 400 business and education leaders at the chamber’s September 7, 2011 Trustees luncheon. President Hanbury took the opportunity to paint…