Category: Academics

Professor to be Inducted Into Global Healthcare Hall of Fame

Farzanna Haffizulla

On Nov. 9, 2023, in London, England, Farzanna S. Haffizulla, M.D., MACP FAMWA, will be the first woman inducted into the Global Healthcare Hall of Fame for her work with the Caribbean Diaspora. Haffizulla is a professor with the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. The ceremony will be a black-tie event in London with a formal presentation to awardees. Years ago, when Haffizulla just started at NSU, she received a Global Award from them as The Most Outstanding Advocate of Integrated Community Care in the World in 2017.

Congratulations, Dr. Haffizulla!

Posted 10/08/23

12 Upper School Students Earned Academic Honors

NSU University School is proud to congratulate the 12 Upper School students who earned prestigious academic honors from College Board’s National Recognition Programs including the National Hispanic and African American recognition awards.

College Board grants this recognition to high-achieving African American and Hispanic students who scored in the top 10% on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 within the program by state, earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams, and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students can include this academic honor in college and scholarship applications to help them connect with colleges and universities across the nation and stand out in the admissions process.

Congratulations Sharks, we are so proud of your academic achievements and demonstrating hard work in preparing for success in college and beyond. You have a bright future ahead of you!

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 10/08/23

Honors Student Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Grant

Honors student Emma Bryant

Honors student Emma Bryant recently was awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi — the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Bryant is one of 125 students nationwide to receive the award.

“I was very excited to receive the Phi Kappa Phi Study abroad grant to support my summer abroad,” she said. “I am thankful for the financial support that contributed to my time abroad.”

The grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.

Currently a senior majoring in public health and part of the Honors in Major program, Bryant used the grant to study abroad in South Africa.

“I chose South Africa as my study abroad location because it is a unique location with varying health needs,” she said. “I knew there would be opportunities to use my public health skills while doing an internship. South Africa is a beautiful country and Cape Town is picturesque with mountains, oceans, and wildlife.”

The selection process for a study abroad grant is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, relation of travel to academic preparation and career goals, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and acceptance into a study abroad program. Each recipient receives $1,000 to be applied toward travel abroad.

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the Society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which gives $1.3 million each year to outstanding students and members through graduate and dissertation fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, and grants for local, national ,and international literacy initiatives.

Learn more about the Study Abroad Program and other Phi Kappa Phi awards.

Posted 10/08/23

University School Speech/Debate Team Off to Good Start

Our Speech and Debate team started off its 2023-24 season at the University of Kentucky Opener with four of our varsity debaters and earned top recognitions. We are proud of these Sharks for their success and hard work. Looking forward to a FINtastic season!

  • Eva Egozi ranked individually as the 4th best speaker at the tournament.
  • Lilian Anderson and Eva Egozi placed in the Top 8 teams for policy debate, earning their first bid to the Tournament of Champions for the season, and the first for policy debate in over a decade.
  • Ilan Arias and Sofia Teifeld received other notable achievements.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/24/23

Criminal Justice Students Join Police for Community Training Academy

A group from the School of Criminal Justice is getting the special opportunity to take part in a police training program thanks to a partnership between the Davie Police Department and the Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice.

The group of 17 students, faculty and staff all signed up to partake in the Davie Police Department’s Community Police Academy. According to Davie police, the academy lasts 12 weeks and “features a series of informative presentations on a variety of topics that will teach you about the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the Davie Police Department.”

Among the activities include riding along with a patrol officer, participating in police-related scenarios, and getting instruction in weapons safety.

Upon completion, the attendees will also get a certificate and other apparel and accessories.

Associate Professor, and retired NYPD Lieutenant Dr. Grace Telesco, feels the academy is a great way to bolster police and community relations.

“Civilians come in with a notion of the police and what the police do, how the police should behave and how the police should interact with them. When they get immersed in the training that officers go through … they get to see the other side and it’s been very enlightening and very helpful to educate the community about what the police do.”

Telesco speaks from experience — she ran a similar program during her time with the NYPD, and she mentioned how it’s beneficial for police to also engage with members of the community.

“[Police officers] get to hear what community leaders are saying and really a relationship forms because 12 weeks of going there every Tuesday night, you get to know everybody, and now you’re breaking bread with these people. So, the police are understanding the community, maybe a little better, and the community understands the police a little bit.”

Telesco hopes to continue the collaboration with Davie police and have other students join in the future.

This group of attendees is set to graduate from the academy on Dec. 5.

$50,000 Goes Toward Student Enrichment Endowment Fund

NSU University School held the first University Family Organization (UFO) General Meeting of the school year. Attendees heard valuable information from our Head’s Office Associates, who shared details about the preparation for the upcoming accreditation visit with the Florida Council for Independent Schools (FCIS), as well as security and campus upgrades.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of a check from UFO President Kari Meran to William Kopas, Ed.D., Head of School, for $50,000 designated to the UFO Student Enrichment Endowment Fund. This fund provides supplemental support to NSU University School families in financial need to offset the cost of school-sponsored trips and events. All proceeds were raised through UFO sponsored events throughout the year. The establishment of this endowment further demonstrates the UFO’s commitment to NSU University School.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/24/23

Halmos College Professor Publishes Article in Journal

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D.

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Humanities & Politics published “Digital Spectres: The Intersection of Technology and Emotion in Medicine” in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Therapies.

The article explores the potential of the medical humanities to transform healthcare by fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience and facilitating critical reflections on the ethical, cultural, and social aspects of medical practice, particularly when it comes to the impacts of digital technologies on the emotional well-being of patients and healthcare providers.

sse “Writing the article provided me with the opportunity to introduce healthcare professionals to the medical humanities, a new area of study that brings together insights from the humanities and medical research to enrich the practice of medicine and foster a holistic approach to patient care while addressing broader social challenges,” Furiasse said.

Posted 09/24/23

Professor Presents End-of-Life Interaction Research in U.K.

Professor Chandregowda at his presentation

Chandregowda at the conference venue, the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, U.K.

Adithya Chandregowda, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, from the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at NSU, presented his research on facilitating end-of-life interaction between patients with severe communication impairment in the acute hospital and their families at the British Aphasiology Society (BAS) International Conference, 2023, hosted by the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK. His presentation was very well received, getting an honorary mention in the rising research star award category on the third day of the conference.

His research synopsis: Severe communication impairment during the end-of-life phase can hamper one’s ability to express feelings related to physical and emotional well-being and bid farewell to family members and friends. It could also prevent family members from seeking closure related to their loved one’s impending death.

Chandregowda’s research has generated interaction strategies that speech language pathologists and related health care professionals could provide family members of patients who have acutely encountered the end-of-life phase and have severe communication impairment.

Posted 09/24/23

Get the Latest NSU Coverage on Mako TV News

Mako TV reporter Madison Kasper recently covered historical romance novelist Julia Quinn’s visit to the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center and the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center.

Mako TV News covers student reactions to the new preferred name/preferred pronouns policy on campus. Reporter Madison Kasper covers the visit by romance novelist Julia Quinn, the writer behind the Bridgerton book series that was turned into a Netflix show. Professor Aarti Raja provides a health tip to prevent infections. And Mako TV gives its latest updates on NSU sports.

SEE IT ALL IN THE LATEST MAKO TV NEWS REPORT!

Posted 09/24/23

University School Network Classes Off to a Great Start

What a FINtastic year ahead for USchool students interested in broadcast journalism and TV production. All of our studios have been revamped and students are utilizing new equipment to get coverage beyond the classroom. 

Students in all divisions are developing on-air presentation skills, including the fundamentals of shooting and editing videos to be live streamed on our daily morning shows. Students are also working with the different aspects of a TV studio, such as lighting, sound, and floor management.

Learn more about NSU University School’s college preparatory program for students in Preschool – Grade 12 at www.uschool.nova.edu.

Posted 09/10/23

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