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Released: 23-Mar-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Researcher Part of Team Researching DNA of Tigers
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Nova Southeastern University researcher Stephen O’Brien, Ph.D. was part of a team of research scientists from China, the United Kingdom, Israel, Russia and Qatar that looked at the genetic make-up of tigers.

Released: 4-Mar-2015 9:05 AM EST
Researchers Discover Hurricanes Helped Accelerate Spread of Lionfish
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NSU researchers looked at hurricanes since the early 1990s to identify a correlation between changes in ocean currents and the spread of invasive species

Released: 17-Feb-2015 9:30 AM EST
Nova Southeastern University’s Guy Harvey Research Institute to Conduct One-of-a-Kind Shark Race for Conservation Science
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Unique "Competition" Created to Attract Sponsors - Goal to Gather Additional Data on Sharks

Released: 9-Feb-2015 3:00 PM EST
Researchers Discover DNA Repair is High in Heart, Nonexistent in Brain
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) researchers recently discovered that, contrary to prior belief, tissues of different mammalian organs have very different abilities to repair damage to their DNA.

Released: 3-Feb-2015 10:35 AM EST
HR Programs at NSU’s Huizenga Business School Recognized by Society for Human Resource Management
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Two of NSU's masters programs fully align with the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Curriculum Guidebook & Templates

Released: 2-Feb-2015 4:00 PM EST
Researcher Discovers Certain ARB Drugs Are More Effective Than Others at Treating Heart Failure
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Millions of people take angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) to help treat heart failure. But it turns out not all ARBs are created equally, according to one Nova Southeastern University (NSU) researcher’s findings.

Released: 16-Jan-2015 8:45 AM EST
Nova Southeastern University Offering Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships for Aviation Students
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Thanks to one of NSU's partners, American Flyers, students in the Human Factors in Aviation program can now apply for scholarships to help defray the costs of the program.

Released: 18-Dec-2014 10:00 AM EST
The Holiday Season Brings a Mixed Economic Forecast for 2015 - NSU Expert Available for Post Holiday Economic Stories
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As the Holidays Brings Renewed Focus on the Nation's Economy, NSU Expert Talks about Economic Climate for the Coming Year

Released: 16-Dec-2014 11:00 AM EST
Nova Southeastern University Researcher Identifies New, RARE, Sea Lily Species
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Charles Messing, Ph.,D., has identified a new, very rare species of sea lily. Rather than name the creature himself, he's providing the opportunity of a lifetime and auctioning off those rights on eBay. Funds to help further research.

Released: 12-Dec-2014 2:00 PM EST
NSU Researcher Leads Study of Threatened Coral Reefs
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Study with FL. Dept. Of Environmental Protection mapped staghorn coral - found previously undiscovered reef patches

11-Dec-2014 2:05 PM EST
Birds of a Feather? NSU Researcher Working to Unlock the Genome of Birds
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A group of international scientists and researchers investigated how various birds are related genetically.

Released: 10-Dec-2014 10:00 AM EST
Judy and Barry Silverman to be Honored by NSU with President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., will present the President’s Award for Excellence in Community Service to community leaders and philanthropists Judy and Barry Silverman at the university’s annual Celebration of Excellence event on Jan. 31, 2015.

Released: 9-Dec-2014 9:20 AM EST
Not so Happy Holidays: Could a Possible Government Shutdown Negatively Impact Businesses and Consumers?
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The United States Congress has until this Thursday, December 11 to pass a budget bill – if it doesn’t, the nation will be facing another possible government shutdown. That means that right in the middle of the holiday season, businesses and consumers may have to deal with a wide array of potentially negative issues that could overshadow the normally festive holiday season.

Released: 2-Dec-2014 2:00 PM EST
Immigration Debate Heating Up Today in Washington Between Political Parties
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FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, Fla. – In the wake of President Barack Obama’s Executive Action announcement, immigration hearings are happening today in Washington and reigniting a fierce debate on Capitol Hill and across the country about immigration reform and the surrounding legalities of the issue.

Released: 26-Nov-2014 1:00 PM EST
Immigration Debate Heating Up Across the Country
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In the wake of President Barack Obama’s Executive Action announcement last week, a fierce debate has been reignited across the country about immigration reform and the surrounding legalities of the issue.

Released: 24-Nov-2014 8:00 AM EST
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Online Public Health Program Rates Among the Best Nationally
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Public Health Online, a leading online resource for public health education and careers, recently published a new list of the Best Online Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs for 2014-15, which ranked Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Online Public Health Program No. 17 out of the top 50 in the United States.

Released: 20-Nov-2014 3:00 PM EST
NSU Orlando Boasts Third Straight Year of 100 Percent Pass Rate for Physician Assistant Certification
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For the third consecutive year, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Orlando’s Physician Assistant (PA) program can boast a 100 percent first time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). Additionally, the graduates of NSU’s PA program in Orlando have bested the national average for the exam for the past four years. The PANCE is required of every graduate in order to become a certified PA

Released: 18-Nov-2014 9:25 AM EST
NSU Receives $8.5 Million to Study Oil Spill Effects on Deep Sea Ecosystem
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NSU Researchers Will Study Effects Oil Spills Have on the Deep Ocean (more than 1 mile deep)

Released: 31-Oct-2014 9:10 AM EDT
Artist & Conservationist Guy Harvey Provides Generous Financial Gift to Nova Southeastern University
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Guy Harvey Continues Relationship with NSU and Ensures His Legacy for Years to Come

Released: 14-Oct-2014 4:00 PM EDT
Researchers Embark on Study That Focuses on the Microbes Found on Human Skin
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Via an online crowdfunding website, NSU researchers embark on study that focuses exclusively on human skin microbiology.

Released: 9-Oct-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Yacht Captains Association Announces Memorandum of Understanding with Nova Southeastern University’s Hudson Center of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education
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The Yacht Captains Association (YCA) has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Hudson Center of Entrepreneurship and Executive Education to provide executive education and leadership training programs for yacht captains and crew. The partnership also will provide opportunities for collaborative research initiatives on issues of importance to the global yachting industry.

Released: 1-Oct-2014 12:00 PM EDT
NSU’s Shepard Broad Law Center and Nova Law Review to Host Symposium on New Media and Old Metaphors; Papers Being Sought for Submission
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Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center, in conjunction with the Nova Law Review and NSU’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS), are seeking submissions for the 2015 annual Nova Law Symposium to be held Feb.12-13, 2015.

Released: 11-Sep-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Researcher Receives a Nearly $2 Million Grant to Investigate Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Mary Ann Fletcher, Ph.D., Schemel Professor for Neuro-Immune Medicine at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, and her research team recently were awarded a $1.95 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study complex biomarkers of CFS/ME in men.

Released: 28-Aug-2014 8:30 AM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Opens its New Regional Campus in Puerto Rico on Aug. 28
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is set to reconfirm its commitment to Puerto Rico with the grand opening of a new regional campus in San Juan. The new campus represents an expansion of offerings at NSU and also provides increased opportunities for students university-wide.

Released: 12-Aug-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart to Deliver Keynote Address at Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Commencement
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U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart will address degree candidates of Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division (HPD) at its Commencement at the Don Taft University Center Arena on Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m. He will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa as part of the ceremonies.

Released: 25-Jul-2014 1:00 PM EDT
NSU Researcher Part of Team Studying Ways to Better Predict Intensity of Hurricanes
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Study looks at factors related to intensity of hurricanes/cyclones

Released: 9-Jul-2014 10:00 AM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Researchers Giving S. Florida Visitors The Opportunity of a Lifetime
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NSU is partnering with the Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale on a new package that provides guests the chance to visit NSU's Oceanographic Center and go with researchers on a shark tagging trip.

Released: 10-Jun-2014 5:00 PM EDT
National Eye Institute Awards More Than Half a Million Dollars to NSU College of Optometry
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National Eye Institute Awards More Than Half a Million Dollars to NSU College of Optometry

Released: 28-May-2014 11:00 AM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Has Environmental and Climate Change Experts Available
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NSU has several experts available to discuss environmental and climate change related issues.

Released: 13-May-2014 12:00 PM EDT
Graduate Whose Life Was Saved in Emergency Landing Surprises Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III at Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) alumnus Alberto J. Panero, D.O., whose life was saved in the "Miracle on the Hudson" (2009 U.S. Airway Flight 1549 emergency landing on the Hudson River) surprised Capt. Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III for a heartfelt reunion at NSU's undergraduate commencement ceremony.

Released: 8-May-2014 3:00 PM EDT
Three Nova Southeastern University Researchers Receive Patents
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Three Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) professors from three different colleges recently secured patents for their innovations.

Released: 5-May-2014 2:20 PM EDT
Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III to Deliver Undergraduate Commencement Address for Nova Southeastern University on May 10th, 2014
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Nova Southeastern University to Welcome Aviation Hero Chesley B. (Sully) Sullenberger III as a 2014 Commencement Speaker

Released: 22-Apr-2014 10:00 AM EDT
NSU Granted Provisional Accreditation for Florida’s Only Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy Program
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Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Bachelor of Science degree program in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) – the first such program offering in the state – has been granted provisional accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy (CoARC).

Released: 17-Apr-2014 2:20 PM EDT
Cardiovascular Sonography Program at NSU Tampa Receives National Accreditation
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The Cardiovascular Sonography Program at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Health Care Sciences has received national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). The new accreditation will be effective March 21, 2014 through March 31, 2019.



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