NSU alumnus Jake Wurzak (J.D., ’11) is an entrepreneurial leader in the South Florida community and a valued member of the NSU Fellows Society. He serves as president of Wurzak Hotel Group and is a[…]
Category: Donors
Giving and Taking Chances
Imagine leaving your home of more than 30 years and moving your family to a place you’ve never been before. That’s what Lacey Craddock and her husband did when they decided to pursue new experiences[…]
Uncovering Opportunities at NSU
If you ever find yourself in an office decorated with pictures of galaxies, ocean life, and a signed Jane Goodall print, you might just be in the office of Melissa L. Dore, Ed.D., at the[…]
A Champion for Student Scholarships
Candice Leaty spent her junior and senior years of high school writing one scholarship essay after another. Her mother worked three jobs to maintain their family. While Leaty qualified for financial aid, it was not[…]
From NSU Student to NSU University School Mom
When Jessica Rodriguez, M.P.A., first came to NSU, she had no idea she would be staying for a while. Back in 2000, her goal was to earn a bachelor’s degree from the university, so she[…]
Helping Students “See the World Differently”
Students of the arts, humanities, and social sciences are often troubled by the talk of those who don’t understand the value of their degrees and the career opportunities they open up. Andrea Shaw Nevins, Ph.D.,[…]
When Giving Becomes a Team Effort
A dose of competition can foster participation, as NSU’s Financial Operations office can attest. Three years ago, when Alyson Silva was looking for ways to raise her team’s participation in the annual staff giving campaign,[…]
Empowering Change through Legal Education
When talking to Jon Garon, J.D., dean of NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law, a listener will quickly learn how changes in technology, trade, and demographic trends are impacting access to legal services and economic[…]
A Champion for Veterans
Kimberly Durham, Psy.D., considers herself blessed to be part of the NSU family. In the span of 32 years, she has gone from an undergraduate student at the university to the interim dean at NSU’s[…]
Giving Back While Still Paying Back
Tamara Baker, M.A. is one of more than 40 million Americans with student loan debt. As a college student, she was denied financial aid because of her father’s middle class income. However, with six other[…]