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Released: 7-Dec-2011 3:40 PM EST
NSU’s Dental School Receives $437,000 Grant for Special Needs Patients
Nova Southeastern University

NSU's College of Dental Medicine recently received a two-year, $437, 616 grant from the DentaQuest Foundation to train practicing dentists in Florida to provide care for persons with special needs.

Released: 20-Nov-2011 10:00 AM EST
The Rumba and Fox Trot Have Connected America with an American Hero
Nova Southeastern University

The Dancing with the Stars reality competition has given America a chance to connect with a real life American hero.

Released: 17-Nov-2011 1:05 PM EST
NSU Students Provide Hearing Aids to the Children of the British Virgin Islands
Nova Southeastern University

Audiology students help hearing-impaired schoolchildren, who do not have access hearing aids or audiologists. Hearing-impaired children in the BVI must travel to other countries to obtain hearing services.

Released: 19-Oct-2011 2:10 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Honors Donors
Nova Southeastern University

The Fellows Society Inaugural Induction Ceremony will be held Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 6 pm at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to honor and thank all the Fellows who have given $50,000 or more to the University since its founding in 1964. The Fellows will be inducted by NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. and Alan B. Levan, chair of the Fellows Society.

Released: 14-Oct-2011 1:10 PM EDT
Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham Joins Panel Discussion and Free Screening of Documentary About Florida’s Future
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and The Florida Humanities Council will co-sponsor a free screening of the documentary Florida: Choosing the Future on October 27, 2011. The documentary features Florida leaders speaking on issues of concern to Floridians. Following the film, former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham and other panelists will lead a discussion with the audience.

Released: 14-Oct-2011 12:10 PM EDT
NSU’s Medical School Receives $1 Million Federal Grant to Provide Training for Physicians in Rural Areas
Nova Southeastern University

Grant will help produce more doctors to work in medically underserved communities experiencing a shortage of healthcare providers.

Released: 14-Oct-2011 12:00 PM EDT
Public Screening of Guy Harvey Shark Documentary at NSU’s Miniaci Theater on Oct. 20
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Centerwill be hosting a screening of This is Your Ocean: Sharks at the university’s Miniaci Theater on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Released: 10-Oct-2011 10:40 AM EDT
NSU Conducts Inaugural White Coat Ceremony for New Tampa Physical Therapy Students
Nova Southeastern University

More than 20 students from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU’s) charter class of the Tampa Physical Therapy program will participate in their inaugural “white coat ceremony”, which is a time-honored oath taken as part of their matriculation into the program.

Released: 27-Sep-2011 4:20 PM EDT
Huizenga Business School Adds Six New M.B.A. Concentrations and Graduate Certificates
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Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship announces the addition of six new M.B.A. concentrations and graduate certificates. All six programs will begin enrolling students in January 2012.

Released: 27-Sep-2011 4:20 PM EDT
NSU Law Center Graduates Lead South Florida on MPRE; Exceed Statewide Pass Rate on Bar Exam
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Recent graduates from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Shepard Broad Law Center who recently took the bar examination once again exceeded the statewide pass rate for both the general exam and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).

Released: 27-Sep-2011 8:30 AM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Names Executive Director of Autism Institute
Nova Southeastern University

Susan Kabot, Ed.D, CCC-SLP, has been named the Executive Director of the Autism Institute at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Kabot has spent the last 25 years at the university developing and directing programs for individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

Released: 12-Sep-2011 4:05 PM EDT
U.N. Rep. to Join NSU 'Symposium on Water: A Human Right'
Nova Southeastern University

The symposium will cover why safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other human rights – a declaration that was made by the U.N. General Assembly in 2010. The U.N. has voiced deep concern that almost 900 million people worldwide do not have access to clean water.

Released: 9-Sep-2011 4:50 PM EDT
Eight Professors Join the Huizenga Business School for the 2011-12 School Year
Nova Southeastern University

The H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently welcomed eight professors who joined the school to teach in the 2011-12 school year, which began Monday.

Released: 7-Sep-2011 8:30 AM EDT
NSU to Hosts Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned from Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will host a panel discussion on Thursday, Sept. 8 with homeland security, law enforcement, public health, and weather officials to discuss the 10th anniversary of Sept.11 and lessons learned.

Released: 30-Aug-2011 5:30 PM EDT
Researchers Using iPads to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
Nova Southeastern University

The university is giving iPads and designing treatment plans for patients with limited mobility.

Released: 30-Aug-2011 5:30 PM EDT
NSU’s Medical School to Expand its Affiliated Medical Residency Programs
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) medical school announced plans to expand its affiliated residency programs following recent Congressional legislation to increase the number of residency spots in Florida.

Released: 24-Aug-2011 1:30 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University of Palm Beach Relocates to New Center
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has relocated and expanded its Student Educational Center to a new state-of-the art facility in Palm Beach Gardens at the intersection of I-95 and Military Trail.

Released: 22-Aug-2011 11:35 AM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Hurricane Experts
Nova Southeastern University

These experts are available for media interviews regarding Hurricane Irene.

Released: 15-Aug-2011 3:30 PM EDT
Jacksonville’s First Graduating Class of Physician Assistants Will Receive Their Degrees from Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University

The first graduating class of Physician Assistants (PAs) from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Jacksonville Student Educational Center will graduate Aug. 28 helping to meet the healthcare needs of Jacksonville residents.

Released: 15-Aug-2011 11:00 AM EDT
Tampa Bay’s First Graduating Class of Anesthesiologist Assistants Will Receive Their Degrees from Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University

The first ever Anesthesiologist Assistants (AA) students from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Tampa Student Educational Center will graduate on Aug. 28, helping to meet the healthcare needs of Tampa Bay residents.

Released: 12-Aug-2011 2:35 PM EDT
NSU Receives Seized Corals from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Nova Southeastern University

Nova’s Oceanographic Center receives confiscated endangered corals worth up to $1 million from agency for research and educational outreach display.

Released: 12-Aug-2011 2:35 PM EDT
Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos to Speak at NSU Commencement
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Mike Haridopolos, the 86th president of the Florida Senate, will be the keynote speaker at a Nova Southeastern University (NSU) commencement ceremony on Sunday, August 28.

Released: 25-Jul-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Opens High-Tech Nursing Laboratory in Miami
Nova Southeastern University

The lab will house four high-tech robotic simulators placed in hospital beds that simulate a full functioning hospital, including a baby and birthing mother.

Released: 15-Jul-2011 11:10 AM EDT
Jacqueline A. Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University

Jacqueline A. Travisano, M.B.A., CPA, has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Nova Southeastern University (Nova). The announcement was made today by Nova President and Chief Executive Officer George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.

Released: 8-Jul-2011 4:45 PM EDT
Nova Rated One of Top 20 Colleges Nationwide
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Nova Southeastern University (Nova) learned this week that it was rated one of the top 20 colleges in the nation committed to community service by BestCollegesOnline.

Released: 29-Jun-2011 4:30 PM EDT
Researcher Invents Software to Predict Lionfish Invasion
Nova Southeastern University

Software shows where invaders are spreading from their point of origin.

Released: 29-Jun-2011 12:50 PM EDT
NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute Receives $100,000 from Guy Harvey
Nova Southeastern University

Renowned artist and conservationist provides gift for groundbreaking research on fisheries.

Released: 17-Jun-2011 3:35 PM EDT
Stephanie G. Brown Promoted to Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University

Stephanie G. Brown, Ed.D., has been promoted to Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services at Nova Southeastern University (Nova). The announcement was made by Nova chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D.

Released: 15-Jun-2011 12:00 PM EDT
NSU Ranks No. 1 in the Nation in Awarding Doctoral Degrees to Hispanics for Third Consecutive Year
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The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine ranked Nova Southeastern University (NSU) as the number one institution in the nation in the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Hispanics. The ranking was published in the magazine’s 2011 “Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics” edition.

Released: 9-Jun-2011 6:00 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Welcomes Rebecca Tsosie, J.D.
Nova Southeastern University

Willard H. Pedrick Distinguished Research Scholar to Address Graduates During Commence Ceremonies

Released: 26-May-2011 11:00 AM EDT
Nova Launches Boot Camp to Help Vets Take the Plunge In to Business Ownership
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12-Day Intensive Program to be held at Nova Southeastern University July 11-23 Nova Southeastern University’s (Nova) International Institute for Franchise Education (IIFE) announced today the launch of a new educational program that will run July 11-23 at its main campus in Davie. The Veteran's Business Edge is designed for veterans as they transition from the military to the civilian business environment.

Released: 17-May-2011 3:50 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University 2010 – 2011Commencement Schedule
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce its Spring Commencement schedule for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Released: 16-May-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Tolerance and Understanding: the Best Weapons in the War on Terror
Nova Southeastern University

Osama Bin Laden's death should make us reevaluate our strategies to fight terrorism.

Released: 12-May-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Florida Governor Rick Scott to Speak at NSU Commencement
Nova Southeastern University

Scott to give keynote address to graduating health professionals.

Released: 11-May-2011 4:30 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University to Honor 2011 Humanitarian of the Year
Nova Southeastern University

Joe Millsaps will be honored posthumously for his service to the University.

Released: 9-May-2011 4:45 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Announces 2011 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
Nova Southeastern University

Elizabeth Kapu’uwailani Lindsey, Ph.D., the first female Fellow and Polynesian Explorer in the history of the National Geographic Society, will be the 2011 commencement speaker at Nova Southeastern University's Undergraduate Commencement Exercises.

Released: 2-May-2011 12:25 PM EDT
Final Location of Osama Bin Laden - Did the Pakistani Military and Security Forces Have Knowledge of Him Being There
Nova Southeastern University

Osama bin Laden is dead; however, the war on terrorism is far from over and there are very important questions that still must be answered.

Released: 18-Apr-2011 11:50 AM EDT
Reducing Ocean Mysteries will be the Legacy of the BP Oil Spill
Nova Southeastern University

There is positive news to report a year after the April 20 oil spill.

Released: 7-Apr-2011 4:25 PM EDT
George L. Hanbury II to be Formally Installed as Nova Southeastern University’s 6th President
Nova Southeastern University

George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., a professor and civic leader, will be officially installed as Nova Southeastern University’s 6th President on Thursday, April 21.

Released: 7-Apr-2011 12:20 PM EDT
Nova Southeastern University Launches New Physical Therapy Program in the Tampa Bay Area
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) will have a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, April 27 to launch the university’s first physical therapy program in the Tampa Bay area.

Released: 5-Apr-2011 2:55 PM EDT
Cooler Heads Will Prevail in a Nuclear Crisis
Nova Southeastern University

There are many ways to minimize or mitigate damage caused by radioactive materials, such as the ones being released by Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Although the situation in Japan is dangerous and uncertain, there’s no need to panic. People need to follow expert advice.

   
Released: 30-Mar-2011 2:35 PM EDT
NSU and Immunotec Start Clinical Trial in Autism
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and the dietary supplement company Immunotec announced today that they will conduct a new research study to determine the effects of a supplement to improve behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Released: 17-Mar-2011 10:00 AM EDT
Japan’s Nuclear Crisis Could Create Serious Health Problems
Nova Southeastern University

Reactor problems at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant could lead to exposure to large amounts of radioactivity, which can be lethal to humans and has long-term health consequences.

Released: 17-Mar-2011 9:00 AM EDT
Full Tuition Trustee Academic Scholarships Offered by Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) continues to offer the NSU Trustee Florida Academic Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for eligible students. The scholarship has been offered to first-time students, including transfer students, at NSU for three years.

Released: 16-Mar-2011 4:00 PM EDT
Construction Begins on America’s Largest Coral Reef Research Center
Nova Southeastern University

Coral reef ecosystem research center at Nova Southeastern University only one in the nation.

Released: 8-Mar-2011 2:00 PM EST
‘Papa John’ Among Three Business Leaders to Be Inducted into NSU’s Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship will induct three business leaders into its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame on April 13, 2011. This list includes “Papa John,” the Hall of Fame’s second woman to be inducted, and a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Released: 7-Mar-2011 2:00 PM EST
The Sky’s the Limit for Two Nova Southeastern University Freshmen
Nova Southeastern University

Students from NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences place experiments onboard space shuttle Endeavour.

Released: 1-Feb-2011 11:55 AM EST
FREE Dental Services for Low-Income Children
Nova Southeastern University

Up to 150 low-income children will receive free dental services on Saturday, Feb. 5 from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Dental Medicine.

Released: 28-Jan-2011 3:00 PM EST
NSU's Huizenga Sales Institute Offers Florida’s First Sales MBA and Graduate Certificates
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University is one of only 12 universities nationwide to offer graduate-level sales MBA and certificate.

Released: 21-Jan-2011 4:50 PM EST
Innovative Health Professions Education for the 21st Century
Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University's Medical School receives $2.3. million of federal stimulus money to train medical students and other health professionals to better serve communities lacking adequate health care.



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