Alvin Sherman, a successful advocate for education and home builder in South Florida, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26. Sherman was a kind donor to NSU and the namesake for the library on the Davie/Fort Lauderdale campus.
Because of his love for the area, Sherman relocated from Brooklyn in the 1950s with his family. Among his many life accomplishments, he grew a company, Development Corporation of America, that was listed on the American Stock Exchange.
Sherman had a great commitment to his community, which can be seen in The Alvin Sherman Library, a unique joint-use facility that serves not only faculty, staff and students of NSU, but also the Broward County public. As a decorated World War II veteran, Sherman’s Air Force medals and awards are on display at the library. He is also named under the Sherman Family Stage at the University of Miami’s Jerry Herman Ring Theater.
Sherman is survived by his daughter, Jayne Baron Sherman. His wife of more than 56 years, Gloria, and his son, Kenneth, predeceased him.
