Tag Archives: Support
NSU Bonds Upgraded by Moody’s to Baa1 from Baa2
NSU recently announced 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, “the rating upgrade is driven by the university’s consistently positive operating performance and, reduced liquidity…
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…
Huizenga Business School’s Graduate Business Student Association Hosts Monte Carlo Night
The GBSA presented many recipients with awards of recognition. Of the many recipients, the Huizenga Business School’s Interim Dean J. Preston Jones, D.B.A., and Assistant Dean of External Affairs Joe Pineda, were honored for their continued support of the Graduate Business Student Association throughout the 2012-2013 academic year. List of…
Blackwood to Spend Summer with Houses of Hope in Kenya
Nova Southeastern tennis student-athlete, Kamryn Blackwood (Jr., Farmington, N.M.), will be spending her summer helping people halfway across the world. She is joining Houses for Hope on a mission trip to Kenya. Blackwood has been involved with Houses for Hope for years and serves on the board of the organization….
NSU’s Public Safety Department Hosts Annual Award of Merit Luncheon
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Public Safety Department recently held its Award of Merit ceremony, which coincided with Public Safety’s 25th Anniversary of dedicated service to the NSU community. The emcee for the event was Public Safety Director Jim Ewing, and approximately eighty people attended, including University President and Chief Executive…
The NSU Piano Sale, originally scheduled for June 7–9, has been cancelled. The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences apologizes for any inconvenience.
Take a Look Back at TEDxNSU 2013—Videos, Photos Posted Online
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TED has created TEDx: a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. On Mar. 22, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted its second annual TEDxNSU, where x = independently organized TED event. TEDxNSU 2013…
Turning the Tables on Dental Education; Students Select “Best Waxer”
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine announces the completion of the inaugural Wax Off competition hosted by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) NSU’s Student Chapter. On April 8 in the dental simulation lab, dental professors competed for the title of NSU’s “Best Waxer.” Each professor had 30…
NSU’s Undergraduate Programs Announce the 2012–2013 Outstanding Students
Graduating seniors, selected by faculty and academic leadership in their respective school and/or division, will be recognized during this year’s Commencement ceremony, for their academic achievements and service to the community.
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Names Outstanding Teachers, Distinguished Professor
Each spring, the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences recognizes one full-time and one part-time faculty member as its outstanding teachers of the year, honoring their strong commitment to learning and student success. These awards reflect the endorsement and support of peers and students. Congratulations to the following college faculty…
Students Inducted into English, Communication National Honor Societies at NSU
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a dual induction ceremony on Apr. 23 to recognize students joining Sigma Tau Delta and Lambda Pi Eta, the national honor societies for English and communication studies, respectively. “Congratulations to all of our inductees,” said Don Rosenblum, Ph.D., dean of the college,…
NSU students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate sport event courses are getting real-world experience as they partner with former Major League Baseball player Cliff Floyd in preparing for the inaugural Cliff Floyd Foundation Celebrity Bowling Tournament. The charity event takes place on Sunday, May 19 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m….
Undergraduate Students Recognized for Award-Winning Scholarship, Creative Works
The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences hosted a ceremony and luncheon on April 22 to honor outstanding scholarship and creative works by NSU students. The students were recognized for their award-winning submissions in this year’s Undergraduate Student Symposium and Undergraduate Film Festival, as well as the Fifth Annual Juried…
Farquhar Students Present Research at Genetics Conference in California
Quincy Conway and Norma Salazar, undergraduate biologymajors at the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presented a collaborative research poster at the Oomycete Molecular Genetics Network (OMGN) Annual Meeting in Pacific Grove, California, Mar. 10–12. Titled “Transcriptome Analysis of the Entomopathogenic Oomycete Lagenidium giganteum Reveals Plant Pathogen-Like Effectors,” the poster…
Je’aime H. Powell, a doctoral candidate of computer information systems at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was recently honored with the “Student Leadership – Graduate Level Award” at the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference in…
SHSS Alum Named Coordinator for Staff Selection and Training at Syracuse University
Jamie Rodriguez, M.S., master’s graduate of the College Student Affairs (CSA) program in NSU’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), has been named Coordinator for Staff Selection and Training at Syracuse University. Rodriguez, a 2010 NSU graduate has been at Syracuse University since graduation. Among her responsibilities, she…