COM Outlook Winter 2019

46 | DR. KIRAN C. PATEL COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE CLOSING Notes Construction on NSU’s new Tampa Bay Regional Campus in Clearwater, Florida, is progressing smoothly, with the project slated for completion in the summer of 2019. In addition to the 325,000-square-foot complex that will house an additional site for the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, among other NSU programs, construction has begun on the 1,377-car parking garage. † Tampa Bay Regional Campus Takes Shape NSU climbed seven spots on U.S. News & World Report ’s 2019 list of top 200 Best Colleges. NSU is now ranked number 191 among national universities— up 7 spots from the 2018 rankings. “NSU is thrilled to be recognized once again in U.S. News & World Report ’s top 200 Best Colleges,” said George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU’s president and CEO. “Being recognized as a preeminent teaching and research university is further proof that NSU provides a competitive edge to our students, and that their time here will help them become leaders who excel in their chosen field and serve with integrity.” U.S. News & World Report rankings are based on several key measures of quality, including graduation and retention rates, assessment of excellence, and student selectivity. Scores for each measure are weighted to arrive at a final score. † NSU Climbs Up U.S. News & World Report Rankings CLOSING NOTES TOP 200 & WORLD REPORT 2019 191 COLLEGES