Named after an organization with a mission to clean up the world’s oceans, The Extra Catch is a dream research vessel turned into reality for Derek Burkholder, Ph.D. The catamaran came to fruition thanks to the efforts of the Hooley-Zimmerman and Hudson families.

Each year in the United States, an estimated 15,780 children between the ages of birth and 19 years old are diagnosed with cancer. Globally, this figure increases to 300,000. This means, every three minutes, somewhere in the world, a family hears the devastating news—your child has cancer. For the Espinal family, this unimaginable scenario has defined the last 10 years of their lives.

Since coming to NSU, Robby Spekis won a conference title in the 100 breaststroke, found a dream job at the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, and completed his dive master certification. He juggled academics, swim practices and meets, two jobs, and still earned a 4.0 GPA this past semester. For his hard work in the pool, classroom, and community, Spekis was named a recipient of the Carl Hawkins, Jr. Endowed NSU Athletics Varsity Swim Team Scholarship.

TD Bank has opened a technology hub in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company is working with the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation to build its network and find talent. TD rented office space at the Levan Center for use by technology hub employees.

3-D Technology will Bolster Student Learning

NSU received a $1.94-million allocation from Congress to build a high-tech imaging studio and A.I. lab. The technology will enable students, educators, and the community to immerse themselves in an interactive learning environment at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward County Center of Innovation.

100 Percent of Medical Students Match with Residency Programs

For the charter class of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine and the graduating class of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Match Day was a day four years in the making. All of the students from NSU matched with residency programs on their paths to becoming doctors.

Championship Won by USchool Robotics Team

USchool Robotics Team 4154X is the world division tournament and finalist champion! The team advanced to finalist standing and ranked second among the best teams from around the globe. Fins Up!

NSU Army ROTC Makes History

NSU hosted the inaugural Nova Southeastern Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony, where four students repeated the Oath of Office and pinned on their 2nd Lieutenant bars. Congratulations to our new lieutenants!

NSU Alumnus Recommended for Florida Education Commissioner

Florida State Senator Manny Diaz, Jr., alumnus of the NSU Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice, has been tapped by Governor Ron DeSantis to be appointed to the position of education commissioner. If confirmed, Diaz would be the first Hispanic commissioner of education in Florida history.