University Media Contact
All representatives from the media are required to check in with the Office of Public Affairs, located in the Horvitz Administration Building. Journalists may take photographs and video footage on Nova Southeastern University's campus after they have obtained permission from the Office of Public Affairs. To capture images inside any NSU building, crews should be accompanied by a member of the Public Affairs team. To arrange an interview with NSU faculty, staff, or students, please call the contacts listed below or dial (954) 262-5357.
Our office is located on the second floor of the Horvitz Administration Building on the main campus. We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
For NSU News and Information
Members of the media should contact:
Dave Dawson, Executive Director, University Relations
(954) 262-2119
Cellular: (954) 931-3306
ddawson@nova.edu
Julie Spechler, Director, Office of Public Affairs
(954) 262-5348
Cellular: (954) 591-3361
julies@nova.edu
Area of Responsibility: Leads the Public Affairs team, Primary media contact to executive- and senior-level officers, Oversees public relations and marketing for University- and community-wide initiatives, Institutional and Community Engagement, Liaison to offices of Alumni and Athletics, Executive Editor of NSU’s Annual Report, and Student Educational Centers in Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, and The Bahamas.
Felecia Henderson, Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
(954) 262-5315
Cellular: (954) 383-4695
fhenders@nova.edu
Areas of Responsibility: Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, the Division of Applied Interdisciplinary Studies (which includes the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Center for Psychological Studies, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Human Services, and the Criminal Justice Institute), the Don Taft University Center, Public Safety, Substance Abuse Institute, and Special Projects such as Academic Fest, A Day For Children, America’s Top Model auditions, etc.
Brandon Hensler, Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
(954) 262-5385 or (954) 262-5170
Cellular: (954) 393-5926
brandon.hensler@nova.edu
Areas of Responsibility: the Office of the President, Oceanographic Center (including the Center of Excellence in Coral Reef Ecosystems Science; the National Coral Reef Institute; the Guy Harvey Research Institute; the Save Our Seas Shark Center; and the Broward County Florida Sea Turtle Conservation Program), H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Undergraduate Admissions, Shepard Broad Law Center, Enrollment and Student Services, International Affairs, the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, NSU’s Hispanic Heritage Month events and projects.
Andra Liwag, Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
(954) 262-5309
Cellular: (954) 873-8494
andrali@nova.edu
Areas of Responsibility:Enrollment and Student Services Division (ESS), which encompasses Undergraduate Admissions, International Affairs, and Veteran’s Affairs; the Division of Student Affairs, which encompasses Student Events & Activities, Student Leadership & Civic Engagement, Career Development, Campus Recreation, and Residential Life & Housing; the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education; the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center; Special Olympics Broward County, which permanently resides at NSU; the prek-12 private preparatory University School of NSU Lower, Middle, and Upper school system; and NSU’s African Presence and Black History Month events and projects.
Ken Ma, Associate Director, Office of Public Affairs
(954) 262-5408
Cellular: (954) 830-4177
ken.ma@nova.edu
Areas of Responsibility: Office of Research and Technology Transfer, Center for Collaborative Research, Institute for Neuro Immune Medicine, Office of Clinical Research, Office of Community and Governmental Affairs, Health Care Centers, Lifelong Learning Institute, Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness, and the Health Professions Division, which includes seven colleges: osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, optometry, medical sciences, health care sciences, and nursing.