Nova Southeastern University goes beyond its primary mission of providing school and university curricula by reaching out to the community with diverse community service and clinical programs, community-based research and resources.
NSU's Community Outcomes
- NSU students, faculty and staff will provide community-based services to diverse populations.
- NSU students, faculty and staff will engage in community-based clinical programs.
- NSU students, faculty and staff will engage in community-based research.
- NSU students, faculty and staff will provide resources and assistance to the community.
Carnegie Foundation Designation
In 2026, NSU earned the prestigious Carnegie Classification for "Community Engagement."
Just 80 private institutions were chosen for this honor based on their partnerships with their neighbors, promotion of civic engagement, and experiential learning opportunities. As Florida's largest private research university, NSU logs more than 3,500 community collaboration projects each year, creating positive change in South Florida communities and beyond.
