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Message from the President
Welcome to Nova Southeastern University and
congratulations on becoming a proud Shark!
As president and CEO of NSU, I invite you to become an
ambassador of this extraordinary educational institution
that is celebrating 50 years of academic excellence.
NSU began in 1964 in downtown Fort Lauderdale on E.
Las Olas Boulevard, but it was not until 1967 that we
were able to raise the necessary fund to build our first
building on what is now our main campus. That one
building has developed into our 314-acre campus in
Davie-Fort Lauderdale. From our initial graduating class
of 17 Ph.D. students, we have grown to approximately
25,000 students and more than 5 million square feet of
classroom space, libraries, laboratories, and recreation areas. Our programs are
offered on campuses around the state of Florida and in Puerto Rico, as well as in 12
countries and online around the world. We have more than 162,000 alumni, and
our graduates reside in all 50 states and in more than 63 countries.
The university continues to experience a sustained period of academic growth, due
in large part to its exploration of alternative strategies in educating professionals
and its commitment to excellence in academics, research, clinical training,
community service, and well-rounded opportunities for all students. Collaboration
at all levels with diverse partners is the essence of NSU.
The entire NSU community is focused on achieving our Vision 2020 while adhering
to our core values. . I welcome you to explore this catalog and communicate with
our admissions offices to best address your future goals, dreams, and ambitions.
We are dedicated to providing service and academic excellence to you as you
continue toward the progressive realization of your worthy goal-success.
We look forward to a lifelong partnership with you, our student.
George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D.
NSU President and Chief Executive Officer
