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NSU Alumnus Gonzalez Signs with New York Cosmos

Nova Southeastern alumnus Juan Gonzalez has signed a professional contract to play for the North America Soccer League’s New York Cosmos, as announced by the Cosmos this week. “Juan is a versatile defender who can help solidify the depth we plan to have on our team,” head coach Giovanni Savarese…


Johansson Captures Another SSC Player of the Week Honor

Nova Southeastern women’s golfer Linnea Johansson (Fr., Faxjo, Sweden) has won her second straight Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golfer of the Week honor, as presented by VALIC. Johansson earned her second straight individual victory against a strong field at Rollins’ Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational. Johansson shot a three-round score of 215…


NSU Shark Jam Winter Concert featuring Kendrick Lamar and Busta Rhymes, March 23

Tickets are on sale now for NSU Shark Jam featuring two of hip-hop’s premiere artists, Kendrick Lamar and Busta Rhymes, live in concert!  Join us on Saturday, March 23, 8:00 pm at the Don Taft University Center Arena. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Please purchase your tickets from the Arena…


50 Student-Athletes Named to Fall Commissioner’s Honor

Fifty out of 438 NSU student-athletes were named to the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2012 semester, announced last week by Commissioner Jay Jones. Seventy-six students carried a perfect 4.00 GPA for the semester. To be eligible for the Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll, a student-athlete must…


Robinson Named SSC Player of the Week

After a week that saw the Nova Southeastern women’s basketball team victorious in two games and move into first place in the Sunshine State Conference, the league offices have announced that guard Danielle Robinson has been named SSC Player of the Week presented by VALIC. Robinson (So., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)…


Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later (USPTO), March 13

The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship welcomes you to learn the latest relevant information about trademarking at a special guest lecture titled, “Trademark Basics: What Every Small Business Should Know Now, Not Later.” The presentation will be given by Craig Morris, managing attorney for Trademark Outreach at…


Swimming and Diving Teams Takes Second at SSC Championships

The Nova Southeastern men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams culminated their trip to the  Sunshine State Conference Championships with both teams earning second-place finishes. On the women’s side, Tampa claimed the title with 892 points. NSU followed behind with 867 and Florida Southern rounded out the top three with…


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Contaldi Selected as SSC Pitcher of the Week

Nova Southeastern senior Vinnie Contaldi (Jupiter, Fla.) was selected as the Sunshine State Conference Pitcher of the Week presented by the conference office and VALIC. Contaldi was nearly flawless in five innings of a victory over Albany State. He did not allow a single hit or walk in route to his…


Discover Aviation’s Life and Career Enhancement Opportunities, Feb 20

Join us Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m., at the 2nd Floor Lounge in the Don Taft University Center to learn more. See flyer for details…


Forensic Anthropologist, Bestselling Novelist Kathy Reichs Speaks at NSU

More than 500 students, faculty, staff members, and guests gathered at NSU on Feb. 6 to hear from Kathy Reichs, Ph.D., a forensic anthropologist, bestselling author, and executive producer of the television series Bones. Titled “Forensic Anthropology: From Crime Lab to Crime Fiction,” the talk was part of the Farquhar…


Boudreau Named February’s Student Leader of the Month

NSU rower Lauren Boudreau has been named the Student Leader of the Month by the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. The student athlete, who is biology major, is also the acting President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, which serves as a voice for student athletes. The organization’s involvement…


Porter Garners Second SSC Player of the Week Award of the Season

For the second time this season, NSU guard Meixandra Porter has been named Sunshine State Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week presented by VALIC. Porter (Sr., Chantilly, Va.) led the No. 23 Sharks to a pair of SSC wins this past week by averaging 20.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5…


Razor and Cheerleaders Attend March of Dimes Luncheon

Razor and the NSU Cheerleaders attended the March of Dimes March for Babies Countywide Kickoff Luncheon on  Monday, Jan. 28. They greeted March of Dimes families and guests as well as NSU Employees and took photos with all in attendance.Complete Release


SSC Claims Highest DII ASR Rate for Sixth Straight Year

For the sixth consecutive year, the Sunshine State Conference has posted the top NCAA Division II Academic Success Rate. The Academic Success Rate (ASR) for all 23 Division II conferences was released at the NCAA Convention, which was held in Grapevine, Texas, Jan. 16-19. SSC member institutions posted an ASR…


Taking a Bite at the Shark Bite – Pharmacy Researchers Conduct Unique Study

Researchers from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) are conducting a unique scientific study of bacteria found in the mouths of sharks. The study will develop a better medical treatment method for shark bite victims. Scientists from NSU’s College of Pharmacy working in collaboration with St. Mary’s Medical Center will be gathering data from…


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 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…


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,…


Kids Movie- The Shark Riddle – Dec. 8

Saturday, December 8 11: 00 a.m. | Horvitz Auditorium and Saturday, December 22 11:00 am | Horvitz Auditorium Kids Movie! The Shark Riddle The Shark Riddle, is a half-hour shark film for the whole family. Follow siblings Laura and Robert on an adventure through the pages of a magical journal…