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[…]
Building on a Foundation of Charitable Giving
As Andrew Heller was growing up near Cleveland, Ohio, his parents instilled in him a foundation of charitable giving. That foundation has guided his generosity, from giving back to his alma mater and supporting the[…]
Coming Home
Holly Lynn Baumgartner, Ph.D., grew up in Fort Lauderdale and watched Nova Southeastern University (NSU) grow with the community. That connection was one of the things that attracted her to the university when the position[…]
Pursuing a Dream
A third-year student at NSU’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, Temitope Ogunnaike is working towards her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences as the first step in pursuing a career in medicine. Ogunnaike is a[…]
Celebrating Innovation
As the director of simulation and interactive technology at NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, Melissa Morris explores new avenues in virtual and augmented reality for healthcare simulation education and research. Her[…]
Fellows Society Member Profile: Kurt and Patty Hooley Zimmerman
Kurt Zimmerman and Patty Hooley have been married for over 30 years. After a storied academic and athletic career at the University of Michigan—he went to the College World Series twice—Kurt enrolled in law school[…]