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University School of NSU Student Makes Special Olympics Her Special Cause
The Special Olympics of Broward County has a new type of champion thanks to University School student Meredith Adams. As the president and founder of the University School Special Olympics Club, Meredith mobilized students and raised nearly $2,500 to support local Special Olympics athletes in just six months. The club’s…
University School Diving Coach Named to NISCA All-American Diving Selection Committee
Congratulations to University School diving coach, Sally Hansell, who was selected to participate in the 2011 NISCA (National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America) All American Diving Selection Committee. “Sally’s dedication to the sport of diving and to the work that it entails is without measure,” commented NISCA President, Arvel…
University School of NSU Offers Unique Summer Camps
Let University School of NSU help your students remain active during the summer months. Whether they want to hone their computer skills, keep their academic skills sharp, or play a sport, there is something for everyone when school’s out. Camp Nova This camp is uniquely designed to allow campers to…
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…
University School of NSU Continues Spring 2011 Concert Series, June 1
The NSU community is invited to join University School families and friends for a series of beautiful musical evenings. Witness the school’s talented students during four nights of Spring Concerts: May 25 at 7 p.m. – Lower School Sunshine Express Concert June 1 at 7 p.m. – Lower School Sunsations…
University School of NSU Congratulates its Class of 2011 for Numerous Achievements
University School of NSU is proud of its 166 students in the class of 2011 who have been accepted to a combined total of 155 colleges and universities in 33 states and the District of Columbia. Twenty-four graduates received honors in the National Merit Scholarship Program, 40 were AP Scholars,…
The University Family Organization of University School of NSU invites the community to attend its 2011 Literary Celebration on Wed. May 4 and Thurs. May 5, featuring renowned parenting author Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D., the author of Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl…
Robotics Team at University School of NSU Wins Competition’s “Best Build Design” Award
University School of NSU’s new Robotics Team, comprised of Upper School students with a passion for building, designing and programming robots, were recently awarded “Best Build Design” for their very first entry into the VEX Robotics Competition. Overall, the team placed fifth in a field of 25 teams. Team members…
University School of NSU Students Recognized for Spanish Skills at State Conference
Sixteen students from the Spanish 2, 3, 4, 5, AP Language, and AP Literature classes represented University School of NSU at the recent Florida State Spanish Conference in Orlando. The students participated in the Impromptu Speaking (Discurso) competition where they were asked to speak Spanish for two minutes on a random…
Students from University School of NSU Win 12 Awards in High School Emmy Competition
Eighteen University School of NSU Upper School students recently won recognition from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding work in video production. The students were honored with 12 Student Excellence Awards from the organization that bestows the annual Emmy awards. The Suncoast region includes Louisiana, Florida,…
University School Performs “Bye Bye Birdie”
Talented students from University School of NSU will bring their own energetic spin to the 1960s Broadway hit with the presentation of the musical, “Bye Bye, Birdie.” Performances will be held Apr. 8-10 at the Epstein Center for the Arts on NSU’s main campus. The play is about The play is…
The Black Heritage Council of NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services recently celebrated Black History Month with the Seventh Annual Carrie P. Meek Outstanding Education Leadership Achievement Award Ceremony. The Feb. 24 event was a salute to exemplary community members who continuously and positively impact the lives of…
University School of NSU’s Boy’s Soccer Team Brings Home School’s First Title
University School of NSU’s boy’s soccer team recently brought home the school’s first title when the Suns ultimately defeated Lake Highland Prep after 100 minutes of scoreless play time and a nail biting tie despite eight sets of penalty kicks.
University School of NSU Students Win Top honors at 2011 Regional Scholastic Art Competition
Out of more than 1,000 entries in the most prestigious awards program for teen artists, University School of NSU students received more than 60 awards. American Vision Nominees and Gold Key Awards will be sent to the National Scholastic Art Awards in New York City to be judged for national…
University School of NSU Students Honored During Florida Scholastic Chess Tournament
On Feb. 4, 5, and 6, fifteen members of University School of NSU’s chess team traveled to Orlando to compete in the annual Florida Scholastic Chess Championship. After six grueling rounds of mind‐versus‐mind struggles against more than 540 competitors, the school’s K‐12 chess team was awarded the 1st place trophy and…
University School of NSU Yields Impressive Results at Broward County Science Fair
Do Men or Women Know More About Nutrition? What are the effects of turmeric on mealworms? Which color blocks the most UV light? These questions and more were asked and answered at University School of NSU when students in the Upper School prepared for a school Science Fair held in…
University School of NSU Raises More Than $5,000 at Carnival to Benefit 26 Charities
Students, faculty, staff, and families of University School of NSU recently raised more than $5,000 for 26 different charities at the “Service Under the Big Top Carnival.” The Feb. 4 event, organized by the school’s Key Club, included a fun-filled afternoon of music, food and games. The organizations benefitting from…
University School of NSU Seniors Head to Prestigious Colleges & Universities
University School of NSU’s senior class will soon be heading to prestigious colleges and universities both near and far, as early acceptance letters continue to roll in. Congratulations to the Class of 2011! So far, early acceptance destinations include: Appalachian State University Arizona State University Babson College Barry University Binghamton…
11 Student-Athletes Recognized During National Signing Day at University School of NSU
Eleven student-athletes from University School of NSU’s Class of 2011 signed their National Letters-of-Intent on Feb. 2 during a National Signing Day assembly. Athletes included: Sebastien Amedee for football at Bryant University Morgan Barry for volleyball at University of Chicago Justin Cooper for football at Texas Tech Damien Dwaine for…
University School Students Asked by PBS for Reaction to State of the Union Address
President Obama delivered his second State of the Union speech on Jan. 25, and education played a major part in it. Two students at University School of NSU – James Stage and Matthew Linn – were asked by PBS to write their reactions to the president’s education proposals. Stage is…