March 2020
UNIVERSITY NEWS
NSU Updates Regarding COVID-19

Nova Southeastern University places the highest priority on the health and safety of its students, alumni, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Get the latest information on preventing the spread of COVID-19 and how NSU is working to keep our campuses prepared.


NSU’s Reading program, a major in the M.S. in Education at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice, is ranked No. 1 out of 307 institutions offering teacher preparation programs in the state by the Florida Department of Education.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS
Criminal Justice Alumnus Appointed Chief of Police for the City of Riviera Beach

Nathan Osgood (M.S. '10), graduate of NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, has been appointed Chief of Police for the City of Riviera Beach, FL. Osgood earned his M.S. in Criminal Justice with the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice in 2010.

Ulia Talalenko Selected as GEICO Alumni of the Month

Now using her full first name in her professional career, Julia Talalenko ('09, '13) is a two-time NSU graduate, earning her undergraduate degree in Biology in 2009, followed by her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2013. Talalenko was a key performer for Sharks tennis during one of the strongest periods in program history. 

CAHSS Alumna Featured in "Women of the C-Suite" Article in Authority Magazine

Gabriela Lechin (M.S., '16) graduate of the master’s program in National Security Affairs (now National Security Affairs and International Relations) was interviewed and featured in Authority Magazine, a Medium publication. Lechin shares her take on respect and leadership in this featured article.


NSU Psychology Alumna Appointed Chief Education Officer of the American Psychological Association

Catherine Grus, Ph.D. ('93), started her journey into the psychology world in high school, followed it into academia, and now is the newly appointed Chief Education Officer of the American Psychological Association.

EVENT UPDATES
ALL IN Celebration Rescheduled For May 20-21

The "All In For NSU" campaign, originally planned for March 18-19, 2020, is now rescheduled for May 20-21, 2020.

Originally scheduled events will be postponed, and additional updates on rescheduled events will be posted on the ALL IN website.

A Special Feature on the 2020 Celebration of Excellence Honorees, James and Cathy Donnelly

On Saturday, February 29, 2020, NSU held the annual Celebration of Excellence gala and honored James and Cathy Donnellly with the President's Award for Excellence in Community Service.

FIN-TASTIC FEATURES
NSU Edge Video Series Debuts

NSU debuted a series of videos recently that showcase what it means when we say “NSU gives you an edge.” These videos highlight the competitive advantage that NSU delivers to students and the various ways that NSU Sharks make an impact. 

Shark Preview Weekends

Remember the first time you visited Nova Southeastern University? Shark Preview Weekends immerse new, prospective students into NSU’s culture, so they can test the waters of NSU Shark life.

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