Masthead artist: Raul Perez | B.A. '25, Art and Design, Halmos College of Arts and Sciences | |
A preeminent designation for NSU. One professor's impact on his students. Achievements for student-athletes. Terry Mularkey, M.A.S., CFRE, vice president for advancement and community relations, shares stories from around the university. | |
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Moving ONWARD and UPWARD...
Ushering in a New Chapter of NSU's Legacy of Excellence
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"With Harry Moon becoming NSU's seventh president, the doctor is in and the prognosis for Nova Southeastern University is excellent." –Ronald J. Chenail, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President. Watch the recap of President Moon's Investiture Ceremony.
"Just as physicians pledge to uphold the highest standards of medicine, I pledge to uphold the highest standards and lead Nova Southeastern University." Watch "This Is What Excellence Looks Like" to learn more about Moon's vision to embrace the university's strengths and commit to transformational action in four pivotal areas.
"Dr. Moon has his feet on the earth, but his imagination and his hopes are up in the sky." –Maria Padilla, M.D., Executive Associate Dean, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. In this video, student and faculty members react to Moon's investiture as the seventh president of the university.
Shark Speak: Students answer the question, "What is the biggest change you expect to happen from NSU's presidential transition?
In this video, Mako TV reporters cover the investiture ceremony and talk to students and faculty members who participated in the event.
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GIVING Opportunity
Celebrate this historic milestone by making a gift to the President's NSU Fund. Your support will help drive academic excellence, research, and community engagement.
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The passion uniting NSU with its donors and partners is the commitment to making the world we inherit better. This Donor Honor Roll celebrates NSU’s partners in preeminence who made donations of $250 or more from July 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025. Additionally, this list of current (as of February 18, 2025) donor-funded scholarships recognizes NSU’s partners in preeminence who have helped NSU provide meaningful scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Thank you! | |
TRANSFORMATIONAL GIFT Designated for ALS Research | |
(L-R) Eduardo Locatelli, M.D.; David Husman, J.D.; Harry K. Moon, M.D., FACS, FRCSEd | |
David Husman, founder and chairman of Heartland Real Estate Partners, has made a $20-million bequest to Nova Southeastern University to provide funding for ALS research through the establishment of NSU Health’s David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute, its Cathy J. Husman ALS Center, and the David and Cathy Husman Endowed Chair for Neuroscience. The gift, which brings Husman’s total giving to more than $41 million, is the second-largest individual donation in NSU history and the largest investment in NSU research. | |
COMMUNITY Spotlight | American Heart Association | |
Heart disease is the no. 1 killer worldwide, and stroke ranks second globally. The American Heart Association (AHA) is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites NSU with the organization's more than 35 million volunteers and supporters. Here's a snapshot of the university's partnership with AHA.
- On March 9, NSU will host the 2025 Broward Heart Walk. In 2024, members of Nurse My Heart (pictured above), the team from NSU's Ron and Kathy Asaaf College of Nursing raised more than $7,700 for the event.
- The South Florida Heart Ball takes place on May 17. NSU President and CEO Harry K. Moon, M.D., FACS, FRCSEd, and Ann Marie Moon are the co-chairs for this year's event.
- The AHA's proven Practice-While-Watching technique is utilized in the Heartsaver CPR AED course offered by NSU's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. No medical training is required to attend the class, which provides instruction on basic CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and choking relief for non-health care providers.
- NSU alumna Farisha Saifi (M.B.S.) was a 2023-2024 scholar in the AHA's National Hispanic Latino Cardiovascular Collaborative program. Saifi earned a master's in biomedical science at NSU, where she worked to advance women's health through her research.
- Another NSU alumnus, Robert Hill (M.P.H.), serves as vice president of community impact for AHA, where he works with families and young children struggling with health issues.
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Act Like a Writer, Think Like an Editor
Saturday, March 15
2:00–4:00 p.m. | Zoom
Author and long-time publishing insider Christine Pride explores practical and critical questions that every writer who has a dream of being published must consider.
Learn more and register.
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From Manuscript to Bestseller: Unleashing Your Publishing Potential
Saturday, March 22
2:00–3:00 p.m. | Zoom
Are you a writer with a story burning to be told, but feeling overwhelmed by the traditional publishing maze? Dr. Shelly Cameron helps transform wishful thinking into strategic action.
Learn more and register.
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How to Find a
Literary Agent
Saturday, March 29
2:00–3:30 p.m. | Zoom
Literary agent Samantha Fabien guides writers through frequently asked questions about querying and what to ask on an offer call. Learn about resources for finding agents, choosing the right agent for you, and query letter writing.
Learn more and register.
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Hundreds attended this year's Community Fest to learn more about student organizations, play games, and connect with the community at large. NSU President and CEO Harry K. Moon, M.D., FACS, FRCSEd, and his wife, Ann Marie Moon, welcomed visitors. Watch the video to learn more about the event. | |
Inauguration Giving—Thank You to Our Sponsors | |
Tommy and Erin Smith, Fort Lauderdale United FC | |
Inaugural Event Series Sponsor | |
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About the Artist
The masthead for this month's issue was created by Savannah, GA native Raul Perez. Perez hopes to become a concept artist and design characters for the video game industry. When illustrating, Perez draws inspiration from artist Kazuma Kaneko to create semi-realistic characters with a moody, melancholy, or pensative tone. He typically uses neutral colors with small splashes of vibrant color to enhance the details.
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