Welcome to NSU
Harry K. Moon, M.D., FACS, FRCSEd, is the seventh president of Nova Southeastern University, a nationally recognized private, doctoral research university. The university has a $5 billion annual economic impact on the state of Florida and continues to grow with a focus on graduate and professional education and workforce development, innovative academic and research programs, and an integrated health care network delivered across its nine campuses in Florida, Colorado, and Puerto Rico. The university anticipates achieving Carnegie Classification R1 status in 2025 as a first-tier research institution, a major milestone in the growth and development of its research enterprise.
The NSU Shark family includes more than 216,000 alumni around the world and more than 22,000 students at its PreK-12 University School as well as its across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.
This is What Excellence Looks Like
As he takes office, President Moon discusses his mission to propel Nova Southeastern University to unprecedented heights, ensuring it stands as the top private university in our region.
By embracing NSU’s strengths and committing to transformative actions across four pivotal areas, he believes we will achieve this ambitious vision. Learn more about his plans for the future.
NSU Research Activity and Scholarship Earn R1 Designation
Nova Southeastern University, the state’s largest private research university, has received an R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This elite status is given to universities reaching the highest levels of research activity, research funding, and doctoral degrees awarded. Find out more about the impact this distinction will have for faculty, students, and the community.
Watch the Video Read the 2025 Research Report
Presidential Investiture
The investiture ceremony for Harry K. Moon, M.D., FACS, FRCSEd, the seventh president and chief executive officer of Nova Southeastern University, was held on January 31, 2025. Dr. Moon was NSU’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2018 to 2024.
This presidential transition marks the official beginning of a new chapter in the university’s history. The event celebrated NSU’s rich legacy, looking forward to a future filled with great promise.
Read President Moon's Investiture Speech
A President With a Sweet Tooth
Dr. Moon answers some personal questions about his likes and hobbies in this informal interview. His responses may surprise you!
Get to Know President Moon
Where Research Thrives
NSU aspires to be among the top tier of America’s research universities. Its wide-ranging research enterprise includes robust initiatives in vital areas such as oceanography and life sciences, technology, health care, social science, and human services. With an annual investment of $50 million or more, the university continues to foster groundbreaking discoveries that make an impact on our world.
The university contributes to scientific knowledge and supports workforce development and emerging commercial enterprises, positioning NSU as a cornerstone of Florida’s “blue economy” and a hub for research, collaboration, and education.
Academic Excellence
NSU is committed to preparing our students for purposeful careers that transform lives, industries, and society. The university, with its long-standing history and focus on graduate and professional education, attracts the best students, educators, researchers, and innovators to thrive and succeed through its value-driven educational model.
Induction into Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Dr. Moon was named a Fellow ad hominem of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd) in fall of 2024. The Royal College, founded five centuries ago, is the oldest surgical college in the world and has nearly 32,000 members in 140 countries.
Calling his induction "the honor of a lifetime," Dr. Moon reiterated his commitment to healing and helping people. “For me, the greatest joy of medicine is taking care of the patient,” he said. “Second is the joy of expanding the perspective and horizons of young surgeons still forging their paths forward.”
Leading the Way in Health Care Innovation
Through strategic partnerships and a focus on growth, NSU’s health system integrates education and research to ensure the very best patient care. By investing in advanced facilities and leveraging its strategic locations, the university will expand clinical services across Florida. With top-tier physicians, health care providers, and clinical researchers, NSU Health is committed to redefining patient care and health outcomes, extending its impact far beyond its campuses.
The President's 64
The President’s 64, named for NSU’s founding year of 1964, is an elite group of student leaders who are charged with strengthening the relationship between NSU and its community. Representing all segments of NSU’s diverse student population, the group’s membership consists of 64 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who are nominated and selected for their positions.
