July 1, 2005

NSU President Emeritus Abraham Fischler Receives 2005 Medal of Honor Award from Florida Bar Association

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE , FL — The Florida Bar Association has recognized Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President Emeritus Abraham Fischler, Ed.D., with the 2005 Medal of Honor Award for his significant achievements in improving the administration of justice. Dr. Fischler received the recognition in the non-lawyer category, and is the first person in three years to receive the award in this category.

The Florida Bar Association Medal of Honor was established in 1977 with two categories. The first is for a member of the bar who has demonstrated his or her dedication to the objectives of The Florida Bar as set out in the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. The second is for a person not actively engaged in the practice of law who has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the administration of justice through research, writing, or other deeds of such character and quality that, in the judgment of the Foundation, warrant the highest award that can be bestowed by the Foundation.

Dr. Fischler has served on numerous local, county and state boards and committees. Concerned about how Florida’s justice system responds to the needs of the citizens it serves, he has served on the 17 th District Judicial Nominating Committee, The Florida Bar Board of Governors, The Florida Bar Foundation Board of Directors, the Development Committee of The Florida Bar Foundation, and the Supreme Court Nominating Committee.

After serving as president of NSU for 22 years, Dr. Fischler served on the Broward County School Board from 1994 – 1998. Prior to joining NSU, he was a professor of education at the University of California, Berkeley, and later an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University.

For more information about Dr. Fischler and the Florida Bar Association Medal of Honor, call (954)-262-5375.