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Optometry, Speech-Language Pathology Programs Host Interprofessional Event on Dyslexia, Oculomotor Functions
On Jan. 20, 2026, the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program within the KPCOM College at Nova Southeastern University hosted an Interprofessional Education (IPE) event at the Family Village Center, bringing together third-year optometry students and graduate students in Speech-Language Pathology.
The event focused on dyslexia, language disorders, and oculomotor dysfunction (OMD), highlighting how vision and language factors can impact reading. Optometry students presented from a vision perspective, educating SLP students on identifying signs of OMD and the importance of referral to a Binocular Vision Optometrist for vision rehabilitation.
SLP students shared evidence-based information emphasizing that dyslexia is a language-based reading disorder rooted in phonological processing, while acknowledging that visual impairments and dyslexia may coexist. Through this collaborative exchange, students explored overlapping signs such as slow reading, poor comprehension, letter reversals, attention strain, and difficulties maintaining place on a page. The session reinforced how interdisciplinary collaboration enhances accurate identification, referral, and intervention for children with reading difficulties.
This IPE experience reflects NSU’s commitment to collaborative, patient-centered education and preparing future clinicians to work effectively across disciplines.
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CONTACT
Tamara Carter, Ed.D., CCC-SLP | Program Director MS-SLP/Assistant Professor, KPCOM
(954)-262-7723
Janet Leasher, OD, MPH, FAAO, FNAP | Professor, College of Optometry Office
(954) 262-1456
NSU Professor Speaks on Hypertension at International Healthcare Panel
Robert C. Speth, Ph.D., FAAAS, FAHA professor of pharmaceutical sciences in the Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy was an invited speaker at the InterAmerican Society for Hypertension held in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Jan. 16, 2025.
Robert Speth
The title of his presentation was “Cognitive Function and Hypertension.” In addition, Speth coauthored three poster presentations with his post-doctoral fellow, Natalia Motzko Noto, and his primary collaborator Lisa S. Robison from the College of Psychology, as well as with students Betsi Reinoso Corrada and Khushi Raval entitled “Anti-Hypertensive Medications Present Potential Benefits in Rescuing Cognitive-Behavioral Function in a Mouse Model of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA),” “Is Alzheimer’s an Auto-Immune Disease?,” and “Can Anti-Tau Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs) Prevent Alzheimer’s?.”
Speth also co-chaired the session “The Cardio-Renal Metabolic Syndrome and Hypertension.”
Halmos Mathematics Professor Invited to Editorial Board
In November 2025, Edmond W. H. Lee, D.Sc., Ph.D., professor of mathematics at the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, accepted an invitation to join the editorial board of the International Journal of Algebra and Computation (IJAC), a peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing original research in the combinatorial, algorithmic, and computational aspects of algebra.
Lee’s primary research interests lie in the theory of varieties of semigroups, and he is best known for his work on equational theories of small semigroups. In addition to IJAC, he also serves on the editorial boards of Algebra Universalis and Semigroup Forum — two leading specialist journals in his research area — and is the managing editor of the latter.
HCBE Finance and Economics Professor Made Three Presentations to the Community
Dr. Albert Williams, chair/professor of finance and economics at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, has make three presentations to the community.
On Nov. 12, 2025, he was a guest on Love TV in Belize. He discussed the economic impacts of the tariffs in Belize, while also discussing the possible impacts AI has on jobs in Belize, especially on call centers that employ thousands in that country.
On Nov. 18, 2025, Williams was the keynote speaker at the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce. There, he discussed the key points presented by the other speakers and then provided his economic forecast for 2026, emphasizing the need for individuals and businesses to have a financial cushion in times of economic uncertainty.
On Dec, 2, 2025, Williams provided a presentation for the Town of Davie organized by the Alvin Sherman Library. He discussed practical investments and emphasized the need for savings to invest to create financial wealth. They also discussed the importance of diversification and the power of compounding, including the different investment strategies based on age, with seniors having less risky investments.
He also emphasized the need for a holistic approach to investment. This includes investments in health (including proper nutrition), finance, relationships, and spirituality.
Nova Singers Welcome Holiday Season with Concert Series
The Nova Singers will welcome in the holiday season with a concert series called “Golden Jubilee Holiday.”
The program will include new arrangements of favorite holiday songs and standards such as “O Holy Night,” “Jingle Bells” and “Let It Snow,” plus a Hanukkah medley and a mash-up of familiar Christmas carols sung in unfamiliar ways.
The chorus, under the direction of Chuck Stanley, will be accompanied by pianist Anthony Ciotti and other instrumentalists.
The concert will be performed four times, in four different venues:
- Friday, December 5, 8 p.m.
- St. Matthew Catholic Church, 542 Blue Heron Drive, Hallandale Beach 33009.
- Sunday, December 7, 4 p.m.
- St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 W Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 33486
- Tuesday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
- United Church of Christ, 2501 NE 30th Street, Ft Lauderdale 33306
- Friday, December 12, 8 p.m.
- St. Gregory Catholic Church, 200 N University Drive, Plantation 33324
Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance and $25 at the door. Children 12 years old and younger and students of any age with a valid school ID are admitted free. Advance tickets are available here.
The Nova Singers, founded in 1976, is Nova Southeastern University’s community chorus, whose members range from NSU undergraduate students to senior members of the local community. Auditions are held each year in September, January and March
Membership is open to adult singers of all ages. Get more information here
Fischler Professor to be Featured in Newsletter
A professor from Nova Southeastern University’s Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Professor will be featured in the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Southern Regional Newsletter.
Angie Su, Ed.D., will highlight different ways to connect mathematics with primary source analysis in the classroom. Su’s article, titled “Making Numbers Tell a Story: Quantitative Reasoning with TPS Primary Sources,” explores different ways educators can integrate math-based primary sources into teaching connecting mathematics with history and inquiry-based learning.
The issue will also include a companion lesson idea developed by a TPS graduate student inspired by Su’s efforts. In addition to being featured in the newsletter, Su will also be featured in the TPS “Digging In” monthly webinar series on December 11, where she will discuss her work and real examples of math-infused primary source activities that engage critical thinking across disciplines.
NSU Women’s Soccer Wins Regular Season Conference Championship
NSU women’s soccer team has won the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) regular season championship after a dominating 8-0 victory against Palm Beach Atlantic on Wednesday. With a record of 12-0-3, they are having one of the best seasons in program history.
Photo Credit: NSU Athletics
This is the program’s third SSC regular season championship and their first since 2017.
NSU is in a good position to host a series of games throughout the SSC conference tournament. Below are potential dates from quarterfinals to the championship round:
- Quarterfinal Matches – Monday, Nov. 10, 2025
- Semifinal Matches – Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025
- Championship Matches – Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Hurricane and Storm Relief Resources
For those affected by the following storms and hurricanes, find resources below, both locally and globally:
Hurricane Melissa
Public Safety and Emergency Management’s Caribbean Relief Drive
Caribbean Student Association’s Donation Drive in Aid of Hurricane Melissa
- The Caribbean Student Association (CSA) is hosting a donation drive throughout the week of Nov. 3-7, 2025. These donations will be distributed to Jamaica Women of Florida who will then ship these items to Jamaica to help the citizens who have been impacted by this disaster.
- Students can reach out to CSA via instagram to coordinate specific drop off locations or there will be a drop box in the WCC which is located on the 4th floor of the library.
- Students can also reach out to our Secretary Kristin Taylor via email at kt1258@mynsu.nova.edu
Caribbean Law Students Association’s Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive
- Dates: Nov. 5-14
- Location: People can donate at the Shepard Broad College of Law in the main lobby, where a large box will be upfront and items can be donated.
- This relief drive will collect nonperishable food items, bottled water, hygiene products, baby supplies, and basic medical necessities.
- Donations will be distributed through TheFoundationJA, an organization founded by our CLSA Secretary, Kimberely Thomas, which will ensure items are sent directly to affected families in Jamaica.
- CLSA will coordinate donation bins in designated campus areas, promote the drive through social media and student communications, and manage logistics in partnership with TheFoundationJA.
- This initiative reflects NSU Law’s ongoing commitment to community service, cultural connection, and collective action in times of need.
- The Founder’s email address of the organization: info@thefoundationja.com
- The law school is also having family day on Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 1:00 p.m., where donations will also be accepted.
Various Resources and Links
- NSU Cares Fund: https://www.nova.edu/nsu-cares/index.html
- Jamaica Strong Foundation: https://www.jamaicastrongfoundation.org/
- Food for the Poor – Jamaica: https://foodforthepoorja.org/donations.php
- Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
- American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
HCAS Biology Student Presents at Life Sciences Undergraduate Symposium
On Oct. 25, 2025, Vinay Munlapudi presented an oral talk at the Life Sciences South Florida (LSSF) Annual STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium held at Alan B. Levan NSU Broward Center of Innovation.
In collaboration with Munlapudi’s independent study mentor, Dr. Santanu De, associate professor at NSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, the interdisciplinary project was titled “Evaluating Global Efficacy of Artificial Intelligence for Active Learning and Assessment in Health Sciences and STEM”. Details about LSSF as an acclaimed, growing regional scholarly society can be found here. Additionally, as a presenter at LSSF, Vinay actively participated in the United Nations Institute for Training and Research’s International Training Center for Authorities and Leaders in Miami, hosted by Outreach Aid to the Americas in partnership with Florida International University.
Munlapudi is a bachelor of science student with dual majors in pre-med/biology at NSU’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and Health Informatics within NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a part of the class of 2027.