While NSU students may have returned home for the summer, the university didn’t get to take a break. To get caught up with the school’s happenings, here are a few stories of what NSU accomplished while we were away.
NSU Ranked among the Top Universities for Online Education in the Nation
NSU has been ranked third in Florida and twelfth in the nation for online educational opportunities, according to Online Colleges. In addition, the university received recognition for being eighth for overall opportunities for service members, 10th for doctoral degrees and 11th for bachelor’s and master’s degrees and credit for military training. “We pioneered what was then called distance learning, and we continue to strive to provide as many educational options as possible for our students,” said Dr. George Hanbury, NSU’s President and CEO. “These latest rankings are further proof that NSU provides its students with a competitive edge that other colleges and universities don’t, and we’ll continue to look for ways to be better tomorrow than we are today.”
Shepard Broad College of Law Launched Master of Law Program
NSU’s Shepard Broad College of Law has launched a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program designed for attorneys to strengthen their knowledge of modern technology and economic growth. The program can be completed in one year, full time; or two years, part time; with online, in person and hybrid options. Students in this program can choose their own focus, or select one of the university’s courses of study, including Business and Entrepreneurial Counseling, Health Law, Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity, and Technology Law, International Law and Litigation and Dispute Resolution. “With the addition of the LL.M. to our J.D. and our four M.S. in Law programs, we now offer practical, graduate-level studies to all professionals. The LL.M. is a key progression of legal education for lawyers, who must navigate a rapidly changing practice,” said Susan H. Stephan, Associate Dean of Graduate and Online Programs. The inaugural class started Fall 2018.
NSU Hosts White Coat Ceremony for First M.D. Class
On July 28, 2018, NSU welcomed approximately 300 incoming medical students in the nation’s first combined White Coat Ceremony celebrating Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program students together. This marks NSU as the third university in the U.S. with two medical colleges. In addition, both colleges are named after the same person, Dr. Kiran C. Patel, making him the first person with two colleges to bear his name. “As emphasized by many leading physician organizations, we are facing a physician shortage,” said Dr. Cemet, D.O., chief of clinical education, for the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, who spoke at the ceremony. “This will have drastic effects on the future of healthcare, our economy, and our collective well-being.” The university is planning to open a 250,000-square-foot medical education building to hold its health professions facilities and healthcare centers in the future.
Kimberly Durham, Psy.D. named Abraham S. Fischler College of Education Dean
Kimberly Durham, Psy.D. has been named the new dean of the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. Dr. Durham will oversee the development and enhancement of curriculum, institutional assessment, long-term planning and policy setting, among other responsibilities. “Dr. Durham is a valued member of NSU and the ideal fit for this position. Her extensive knowledge and ability to enhance the student learning experience, create positive change in the college’s programs and curriculum as well as guide faculty and staff to greater achievement and recognition will be a great asset to Fischler College of Education and the University as a whole.” said Dr. George Hanbury, President and CEO, Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Durham’s career with NSU has spanned 27 years, during which she has held positions for numerous academic and community councils, boards and committees.
