2017 Fact Book

ix George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and CEO Nova Southeastern University Another point of pride is the fact that NSU was designated a Military Friendly School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs , STEM Jobs , and Military Spouse . Military Friendly Schools is a designation established in 2003 to assist service members and their families to select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. Additionally, London-based Times Higher Education ranked NSU as 1 of 20 universities in the world and 1 of only 9 universities in the U.S. that “could challenge the elite” universities and become globally renowned by the year 2030. Our Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus continues to expand as NSU University School celebrated the grand opening and dedication ceremony of the newly expanded Noël P. Brown Sports Center. This 59,000-square-foot facility will be the new permanent location for Special Olympics Broward County, and includes training and fitness rooms for student athletes, offices, locker room facilities, and a gymnasium. Lastly, the U.S. Department of Education ranked NSU as the second-best college in South Florida in terms of highest- earning graduates. According to the report, NSU graduates earn approximately $12,000 per year more than the national average. This extraordinary news is a testament to the quality education that NSU students receive. We are proud of what the university has accomplished over the past year, but we will not rest there. NSU will continue to work toward fulfilling Vision 2020 and providing the best educational experience for our students so that they are able to maximize their potential and realize their professional and life goals.