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Honors College Launches Alumni Mentorship Program

Honors student Ruthie Fogel meets with her mentor Mariam Haroun, D.M.D., over Zoom.

The Farquhar Honors College alumni mentorship program has created lasting relationships between honors students and alumni. Launched during the winter semester, the program connected students with alumni mentors with similar career interests who could help them achieve their professional and academic goals for the year.

Meeting every month over Zoom, alumni were able to advise their assigned students on everything from mental health and stress management to college and career advice. Some students were even fortunate enough to receive special opportunities from their mentors like research, publication, and shadowing experience.

For Ruthie Fogel, this was an especially lucky match, as her mentor Mariam Haroun, D.M.D., is a practicing orthodontist in her hometown. As an aspiring orthodontist herself, Fogel was able to shadow her mentor every week over the summer.

“Shadowing [Dr. Haroun] was a very valuable and rewarding experience . . . Her dedication to the art and science of orthodontics has motivated and inspired me to keep dreaming of attending dental school and pursuing orthodontics!” said Fogel, a sophomore engineering major. “A big takeaway from the alumni mentorship program is that it taught me to try new things, to always be curious of the unknown, and to be unafraid to step outside of one’s comfort zone.”

For alumni, the voluntary program gave them a meaningful way to stay connected to the college and help shape the paths of current honors students.

“These mentees are so mature and bright, and they’re involved in so many aspects of education, which is so wonderful to witness,” said Tia Cifu, a class of 2017 honors alumna with a B.S. in mathematics and an M.B.A from NSU. “I’m very proud to be an alum of this program.”

The program will run each year with mentoring relationships lasting for the entire academic year. The next round of the program will begin this fall.

“As someone who is considering pursuing a Ph.D. directly out of undergrad, [my mentor] was a perfect match for me because we were able to talk about her experiences, and I was able to see what life looks [like] for someone who was in my shoes not so long ago,” said Courtney White, a senior chemistry and marine biology major. “Mentor-mentee relationships are special connections, and I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to establish a relationship with someone who can provide me with a point of view I didn’t have access to before.”

Posted 09/25/23

NSU Stays Among Top U.S. Universities in Latest Rankings

In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released Sept. 18, Nova Southeastern University maintained its place in the top national universities despite some drastic changes in the ranking philosophy.

Now ranked at 227, NSU is the second-highest rated Private Research University in Florida, behind the University of Miami. The university also increased its ranking by 30 points in Social Mobility—a standard by which universities are ranked based on success of economically disadvantaged students who are less likely than others to finish college.

NSU also maintained its standard as an “A+ University for B Students,” keeping us on track for attracting and retaining students who will not only succeed academically during their time at NSU, but also succeed in their chosen careers post-graduation. Additionally, NSU kept a top spot in the Diversity Index at 29th among all national universities.

This is all remarkable in a year when other private research universities have lost significant footing in their rankings, while public universities have gained ground based on the ranking criteria. Moving forward, NSU will continue to focus on areas that meet our strategic vision and will also help us increase our national rankings, such as retention and graduation rates.

Posted 09/24/23

NSU MD Gets Grant to Implement BP Modules in Curriculum

From left, NSU faculty Lauren Fine, M.D.; Vijay Rajput, M.D.; Stefanie Carter, Ed.D.; and Vanessa Johnson, Ph.D.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has provided funding of up to $20,000 each to five recipients to implement their Student BP Measurement Essentials Modules in their curriculum.  The AMA Student BP Measurement program was initially launched in 2021 to improve standardization of blood pressure measurement training across the country.  The modules have been updated and further expanded this year based on findings from the 2021 modules and 2021 grant recipients.  NSU is the recipient of one of five $20,000 grants during this 2023 cycle, which will be implemented in collaboration with representatives from Florida State University (FSU) and the University of Central Florida (UCF) as a unique multi-institutional and interprofessional effort.

Faculty from each school leading the implementation of this grant include:

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)

  • Lauren Fine, M.D.
  • Vanessa Johnson, Ph.D.
  • Vijay Rajput, M.D.
  • Stefanie Carter, Ed.D.

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

  • Analia Castiglioni, M.D.
  • Christine Kauffman, M.D.

Florida State University

  • Debra A. Danforth, DNP, APRN, FAANP
  • Charles Fleischer, M.D.
  • Elise Elegeert, DMSc, M.S., MAT, PA-C
  • Kenneth O’Dell, M.D.
  • Niharika Suchak, MBBS, MHS, FACP, AGSF

The AMA BP modules are free and can be accessed through the AMA Ed HubTM site.

The news release for this project can be accessed here.

If you have questions about the project or are interested in future collaboration in this project, please email Lauren Fine, MD at LFine1@nova.edu.

Posted 09/24/23

Levan Center Called ‘Theme Park for Global Entrepreneurs’

Alan B. Levan I NSU Broward Center of Innovation and John Wenzveen, the center’s executive director, were recently featured in Global Miami, a monthly print and digital publication designed to serve as an information resource and hub for Miami’s booming international business community. The center was characterized as “A Theme Park for Global Entrepreneurs.” Global Miami is a leading source of intelligence about the people, companies, trends, and opportunities as a trade nexus for the Americas and beyond.

Posted 09/24/23

University School Speech/Debate Team Off to Good Start

Our Speech and Debate team started off its 2023-24 season at the University of Kentucky Opener with four of our varsity debaters and earned top recognitions. We are proud of these Sharks for their success and hard work. Looking forward to a FINtastic season!

  • Eva Egozi ranked individually as the 4th best speaker at the tournament.
  • Lilian Anderson and Eva Egozi placed in the Top 8 teams for policy debate, earning their first bid to the Tournament of Champions for the season, and the first for policy debate in over a decade.
  • Ilan Arias and Sofia Teifeld received other notable achievements.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/24/23

NSU MBA Alum Promoted by Lynn University

Aaron Greenberg

Aaron Greenberg has served Lynn University in Boca Raton for seven years, and this fall, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer Christian Boniforti announced his promotion to assistant vice president of Employee Services.

Reporting to Boniforti, Greenberg provides leadership and oversight as the university’s chief human resource officer. In addition to developing and executing human resource strategy, Greenberg oversees all human resource and payroll activities, including employment, compensation, benefits, and training. In addition, he provides strategic counsel to administrators on organizational structure and employee relations while ensuring compliance with policy and legal obligations.

“Throughout his career, Aaron has provided sound guidance and a supportive environment for all employees, faculty, staff and students,” Boniforti said. “As a leader, he has embraced technology to simplify the HR, payroll and benefits process through the implementation of Workday and has built a resourceful and employee-centric team that prioritizes excellent customer service.”

Greenberg started at Lynn in 2016 as director of Employee Services. Since then, he has wholeheartedly invested in the development of a strong, professional, and friendly Employee Services team. Among his many accomplishments, Greenberg curated benefit offerings at Lynn and effected significant savings on medical premiums to remain an employer of choice. He also helped steer employees and managers through the COVID-19 pandemic, oversaw the HR transition to Workday, rolled out a comprehensive onboarding program for university employees, championed the launch of employee wellness programs and initiatives, and developed a network of Employee Service partners across the university to raise awareness and participation in HR initiatives.

Greenberg earned a Bachelor of Science from Florida Atlantic University and in 2006 a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from Nova Southeastern University. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute and a Senior Certified Professional from the Society for Human Resource Management.

Posted 09/24/23

Criminal Justice Students Join Police for Community Training Academy

A group from the School of Criminal Justice is getting the special opportunity to take part in a police training program thanks to a partnership between the Davie Police Department and the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

The group of 17 students, faculty and staff all signed up to partake in the Davie Police Department’s Community Police Academy. According to Davie police, the academy lasts 12 weeks and “features a series of informative presentations on a variety of topics that will teach you about the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the Davie Police Department.”

Among the activities include riding along with a patrol officer, participating in police-related scenarios, and getting instruction in weapons safety.

Upon completion, the attendees will also get a certificate and other apparel and accessories.

Associate Professor, and retired NYPD Lieutenant Dr. Grace Telesco, feels the academy is a great way to bolster police and community relations.

“Civilians come in with a notion of the police and what the police do, how the police should behave and how the police should interact with them. When they get immersed in the training that officers go through … they get to see the other side and it’s been very enlightening and very helpful to educate the community about what the police do.”

Telesco speaks from experience — she ran a similar program during her time with the NYPD, and she mentioned how it’s beneficial for police to also engage with members of the community.

“[Police officers] get to hear what community leaders are saying and really a relationship forms because 12 weeks of going there every Tuesday night, you get to know everybody, and now you’re breaking bread with these people. So, the police are understanding the community, maybe a little better, and the community understands the police a little bit.”

Telesco hopes to continue the collaboration with Davie police and have other students join in the future.

This group of attendees is set to graduate from the academy on Dec. 5.

Dental Students from 2 Campuses Deliver Services in Tenn.

Forty-one students from the D-4 Davie campus and D-3 students from Tampa Bay and Davie took the trek to East Ridge Tennessee for an incredible Remote Area Medical Mission on Sept. 9-10.

Our Assistant Dean of Community Programs and Public Health was joined by our amazing faculty Mauro Mesko, Luis Paes de Barros, Augusto Duarte, and our second-year PG oral and maxillofacial resident Alexander Takshyn.

The students and faculty compassion, caring, clinical skills, and understanding of underserved populations were evident throughout the mission. A special thanks to RAM and Dean Steven Kaltman for his unending support and our wonderful celebration dinner.

Together we served almost 400 patients and provided close to $300,000 in donated dental care.

Remote Area Medical is a major nonprofit provider of free pop-up clinics. Their mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need. They do this by delivering free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals. They have provided care across the world at over 1500 events.

These Outreach experiences provide an opportunity for dental students and reaffirm NSU core value of “Community” and help to:

  • Develop a broad understanding of the community and social responsibilities they will have as Dental Professionals.
  • Treat a diversity of patients with a variety of oral health care needs.
  • Enhance their clinical skills.
  • Participate in inter-professional learning experiences.

In the words of RAM founder Stan Brock, “Never forget the Mission.”

Posted 09/24/23

Halmos Alum Returns for Fourth Artistic Collaboration at NSU

Annie Nugget

Since graduating in 2016, Annie Nugget has collaborated with NSU several times, bringing her unique art to campus. She has most recently finished a mural, Hopeful Horizons, on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman library, inspired by Luisa Aimee Sanchez’s journey from Cuba to South Florida and her passion for educating young people. Hopeful Horizons was Annie’s first memorial piece, which she says was “exceptionally challenging – but equally exciting”.

“NSU’s program offered me the educational provisions to challenge myself and explore my particular interests. Leveraging their flexibility in project scopes and connections with art enriching experiences, I had the pleasure to curate a lifestyle unique to me,” Annie says.

The mural in the Don Taft University Center, by the north stairs, is also Annie’s work from seven years ago, when she was still an undergrad. Realizing Potential was her first spray painted piece and one of her four collaborations with NSU.

After graduating from NSU with a concentration in Studio Art from the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, Annie has ventured beyond the walls of the university. Annie’s art can be found in restaurants, shops and other local business in South Florida. To learn more about Annie’s work, visit her website.

Posted 09/24/23

Business Faculty Members Cited in Wall Street Journal Piece

A recent a Wall Street Journal Op-Ed piece by Scott Hodge (president emeritus and a senior policy adviser at the Tax Foundation) cites three papers by academics, two of which are faculty members of NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Faculty members Pankaj Maskara and Florence Neymotin’s papers “Do Credit Unions Serve the Underserved?” and “Credit Unions during the Crisis: Did They Provide Liquidity?” are referred to by Hodge, in his piece which examines the changes in today’s credit unions.

Read the full piece here.

If you’re unable to access the article, the library can help if needed.

Create your free WSJ account through the NSU Library portal. Use your NSU email for the WSJ account and create a unique password. Future logins can be done right from the WSJ website.

Posted 09/24/23

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