NSU’s Campaign to Preeminence—Making Yours a Healthier World, kicked off the public phase of the campaign this spring with the goal of raising $1 billion—$500 million in philanthropy and $500 million in research—by 2025. Attorney[…]
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A Place Where Curiosity Creates Change
The Farquhar Honors College is the place where curiosity creates change. This motto was developed under the leadership of Andrea Shaw Nevins, M.F.A., Ph.D., who was appointed to the position of dean of the Farquhar[…]
This Library Is Your Library
On any given day at the Alvin Sherman Library, a cross-section of NSU and the Broward County community can be found. In a first-floor study room, a mom, grandparent, and five-year-old child are attending a[…]
The Art of Peace
An academic working toward a Ph.D. in conflict resolution and a theater artist with experience both on the stage and behind the scenes, Jeff Aguiar doesn’t know exactly what path he’ll take next, but he[…]
Juggling Academics, Work, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunities
Since coming to NSU, Robby Spekis won a conference title in the 100 breaststroke, found a dream job at the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, and completed his dive master certification. He juggled academics,[…]
Defying Statistics
Each year in the United States, an estimated 15,780 children between the ages of birth and 19 years old are diagnosed with cancer. Globally, this figure increases to 300,000. This means, every three minutes, somewhere[…]
Launching The Extra Catch
Named after an organization with a mission to clean up the world’s oceans, The Extra Catch is a dream research vessel turned into reality for Derek Burkholder, Ph.D. The catamaran came to fruition thanks to[…]
If You Build It with Excellence, They Will Come
LED BY ROBERT WAGNER, NSU SECURES ITS PLACE AS THE NATION’S PREEMINENT EDUCATOR OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST ASSISTANTS. There are passionate educators and engaged department chairs—and then there is NSU Fellows Society member Robert Wagner, D.H.Sc., M.M.Sc.,[…]
Message from the President
October 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for the entire world in 2020, and many challenges remain in 2021. Nova Southeastern University adapted to the learning and health challenges posed by the pandemic thanks to[…]
Once a Shark, Always a Shark
The Zager family has a long-standing connection to NSU University School (USchool). Michael Zager, founder and CEO of Z Wealth Solutions, graduated from USchool before earning a degree in finance from Boston University and starting[…]