Author: Christie Williams

NSU Alumnus Gives Strangers a Second Chance at Life

Zachary Lechette Image courtesy of the City of Gastonia.

Making the choice to become a living donor isn’t for everyone, but for Zachary Lechette, Ph.D., it’s been a rewarding one. Lechette, an alumnus of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice has had the opportunity to give two strangers a second chance at life through organ donation. Lechette, who has served as a police officer since he was 20 years old and received his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice at NSU (’18), believes that helping people is in his blood…

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NSU Opens its New Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, Fla.

They said it couldn’t be done. What was deemed a mission impossible turned out to be possible through hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce that its new Tampa Bay Regional Campus has debuted in Clearwater, Fla. The 311,000-square-foot facility at 3400 Gulf to Bay Boulevard features cutting-edge classrooms, expansive common areas and a two-story fitness center.

“We are immensely proud of this beautiful and state-of-the-art campus, a true Herculean effort by Moss, Baker Barrios, ACAI, all of our contractors, and of course, our dedicated NSU team,” said Dr. George Hanbury, President and CEO of NSU. “However, none of this would have been possible without Drs. Patel and their generous contributions of their time, their talent and their fortune.”

In celebration of its arrival and NSU’s expanded footprint in Florida, the university in collaboration with Drs. Kiran C. and Pallavi Patel held a ribbon cutting to mark this significant occasion. More than 500 attendees came out to participate in the revelry and to take in the completed building and grounds. This new campus was made possible through a generous donation by Drs. Patel of $230 million to NSU – $80 million in gifts and a $150 investment in real estate and facilities to build the facility.

NSU has been providing a wide range of educational programs in the Tampa Bay area since 1991. The new campus offers a broader curriculum and when fully occupied, it will have approximately 2,000 students and 125 faculty and staff.

The Tampa Bay Regional Campus is home to several educational programs, including serving as a branch site for NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. It welcomed its first class of 150 students in August 2019.

“It is more important than ever to advance the current state of health care,” said Dr. Kiran C. Patel. “I believe that NSU is the future of multi-disciplinary medical education and together, we will be able to capitalize on an opportunity that will be beneficial to millions of human lives–many right here in Florida and so many others around the globe.”

This new campus is home to the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, NSU’s College of Psychology and the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. Some of the areas of study include cardiovascular sonography and speech language communication disorders programs, master’s degree candidates in anesthesia, clinical mental health counseling, criminal justice, developmental disabilities, family nurse practitioner, psychiatric mental health, school counseling, speech-language pathology and national security affairs and several online programs.

The NSU campus will focus on providing dynamic, personalized, multi-disciplinary education for graduates who want to become leaders with an edge over their competition in the workforce.

To view more photos from the event, click here.

NSU Assistant Professor Awarded the 2019 Recipient of Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant

So-Yeon Sharon Lee, OD

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF), in collaboration with the Fredric and Marion Rosemore Family Foundation, are pleased to announce the 2019 recipient of the Fredric Rosemore Low Vision Educational Grant.

So-Yeon Sharon Lee, OD, FAAO, Dipl-ABO, is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. She will receive a grant for her project, “Managing visual comfort and function in patients with low vision using Acuvue Oasys with Transitions contact lenses,” which is intended to improve the quality of life for the visually impaired. The grant is designed to enable institutions to provide care and support personnel directly related to the field of low vision.

Lee will be honored at the AAOF Celebration Luncheon during Academy 2019 Orlando and 3rd World Congress of Optometry joint meeting on October 23-27, 2019.
The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization that develops and provides financial support for optometric research and education in vision and eye health to improve patient clinical care and is an affiliate of the American Academy of Optometry.

NSU Names New Dean of College of Pharmacy

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce Michelle A. Clark, Ph.D. has been appointed as Dean of The College of Pharmacy.

A member of the College of Pharmacy since 2001, Dr. Clark has been an integral part of the college, serving in a variety of key leadership roles while continuing her research and service on external, university, and college committees. Appointed Interim Dean in August 2018, Dr. Clark has served the college as Executive Associate Dean, Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

“I am honored that the university, President Hanbury and our leadership have placed their confidence in me for this position,” said Dr. Clark. “I have a passion for teaching our next generation of health care professionals and providing them the edge they need to be successful both professionally and personally. I look forward to helping keep NSU and its College of Pharmacy on its upward trajectory.”

Dr. Clark has proven herself a visionary leader, finding innovative ways to enhance the college’s program offerings and student success.  She was instrumental in the establishment of the college’s Ph.D. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences that matriculated its first students in 2010 and the development of the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences that graduated its first cohort in 2019. Dr. Clark is passionate about creating innovative educational opportunities within the College of Pharmacy . As founding member and faculty advisor of the Student National Pharmaceutical Sciences Association, Dr. Clark serves as a mentor to NSU’s students.

“Having Dr. Clark continue to be part of the NSU family was the best choice we could make,” said Dr. George Hanbury, President of NSU. “I look forward to seeing where she will lead the College of Pharmacy in the future. This is an exciting time in the history of the university.”

Under her leadership, Dr. Clark has exceeded college fundraising goals for student scholarships, cancer research and grants from agencies such as the NIH and other external funding sources.

As a proponent of promoting the pharmacist’s role in health care, Dr. Clark focuses her research activities on pharmacy and health-related issues for underserved and underrepresented communities. She involves students in her research, providing opportunities that allow them to develop skills in scientific inquiry.

Prior to joining the college, Dr. Clark was a researcher at Wake Forest University in the Hypertension and Vascular Disease Center, and received her Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of South Florida.

NSU’s College of Computing and Engineering Receives Bachelor of Science Accreditation

NSU’s College of Computing and Engineering is pleased to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Program has been accredited by Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

“NSU is happy to add ABET to our list of prestigious professional accreditations,” said Interim Dean Meline Kevorkian. Department Chair Dr. Greg Simco stated that “Our undergraduate computer science program has been growing and we want to ensure the best education for our future technology leaders.”

The College of Computing and Engineering (CCE) at Nova Southeastern University has been at the forefront of innovation and change in the world. Today, we face a dynamic, challenging world that calls for urgent solutions to balance both human needs and natural concerns. The demand for problem solving leaders with computational proficiencies has never been greater.

CCE is educating today’s computational professionals to be tomorrow’s problem solving leaders through innovative curricula and research activities. Our distinguished faculty engage students in a unique, interactive learning environment that facilitates academic excellence and prepares our students for their future careers while they earn a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D degree. All programs enable working professionals to earn the M.S., or Ph.D. without interrupting their careers. Companies seeking new sources of talent are looking at our college because of our commitment to our students and quality programs.

Celebrating the Histories, Cultures and Contributions of Hispanic People

The excitement of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) is underway at NSU! You’re invited to celebrate the unique experiences of Hispanic cultures through a series of planned events and activities. Events include the Cine Argentino Film Festival, the Art Expression of France and Argentina exhibit, musical performance from Paco Moreno and Friends, dance lessons from the Latin American Student Association, guest speakers, and more.

For additional information visit nova.edu/hispanicheritage

 

 

Third Annual FUTURES SUMMIT | Early Bird RSVP Now!

You’re invited to the third annual FUTURES Summit on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at NSU’s Don Taft University Center.

The Summit is one of the largest health care networking events in the state, encompassing all aspects of the professions of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and the business of health care. This event gives health care companies an opportunity to connect, and offers candidates, alumni and the community a glimpse of what the health care system has to offer. This is not another career showcase. Every major health system will be in attendance. We encourage you to RSVP now!

Click here to see video from last year event.

 

 

 

 

 

NSU Provides Entrepreneurial Students with an Edge to Launch Their Business

When students near graduation, they often are asked by family and friends what they plan to do. One unique program is giving them a leg up, with not only a business degree but a $20,000 investment into their business.

Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship has created a one-of-a-kind program to develop students’ entrepreneurial skills and to earn a bachelor’s and MBA degree in four years. Known as the Huizenga Business Innovation Academy, the program incorporates an entrepreneurial curriculum coupled with co-curricular activities, which result in the creation of and monetary investment into their business following graduation.

“At NSU, academic excellence, education and professionalism are at the core of who we are and it is a priority for us to develop the next generation of business leaders,” said Dr. George L. Hanbury, president and CEO at NSU. “Students who successfully complete the Huizenga Academy will have an edge when they graduate, enabling them to lead a robust economy.”

Created for traditional first-time university students, the Huizenga Academy has developed a curriculum designed to educate future business leaders. Students will enhance their résumés by participating in a special summer “boot camp” during the first and second years the program. During these sessions, they will create and learn how to run a student business on campus. In addition, they will gain additional hands-on, practical experience with faculty-mentored internships primarily in the South Florida business community. Twenty students from the Huizenga Academy, were selected as “Razor’s Edge Scholars” who will take on campus leadership positions and serve as CEO’s of the student-run businesses.

As part of the program, Huizenga Academy students will receive an $18,000 scholarship that can be earned annually for the first three years by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and and active participation in co-currcular events and activities throughout their education. Those who successfully graduate from the Innovation Academy will receive a $20,000 investment from NSU to put towards their business startup.

“This program, which is unique to The Huizenga College at NSU, uses experiential learning to teach the future entrepreneurs,” said Tom Tworoger, D.B.A., chair of the Entrepreneurship Department. “Students will be taught the management skill sets that they will need to succeed in the world of business, as well as expert guidance from our faculty and community business partners. All of the professors from the Entrepreneurship Department have run successful businesses”.

Peter and the Wolf at the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, Oct. 6

Share in the wonder of dance and music for the entire family as South Florida’s newest critically acclaimed ballet company presents their first Matinee Magic! This specially tailored 1-hour performance of “Peter & the Wolf”, the beloved symphonic fairy tale by composer Sergei Prokofiev, is a perfect introduction to both the instruments of the orchestra as well as the art of classical and contemporary ballet. 

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: The Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center

Don’t forget to join the Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami dancers for pre and post-performance activities including “The Ballerina Bookworm’s Storytelling Corner”, “Peter’s Friends” Face-painting station, Ballet Character “meet and greets” and more, all included with admission. 

Recommended for families with children 4-14 years of age.  

Tickets On-Sale Now! NSU discount with promo code: NSU

 

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