NSU Horizons Fall 2017

2 NSU HORIZONS To the Friends and Family of NSU: Challenges facing health care in the United States and worldwide have become A Tale of Two Cities , of sorts. On one hand, innovation and technol- ogy are rapidly advancing these indus- tries and delivering improved care to millions. On the other hand, the cost associated with such innovation and technologies, coupled with the lack of health care professionals, have made it diffi- cult for individuals to receive the care they need. This grow- ing global health care crisis is complex and solutions won’t come easily. NSU, however, is working to overcome these challenges in Florida and globally, by joining forces with philanthropists Dr. Kiran C. Patel, and his wife, Dr. Pallavi Patel, renowned Tampa-based physicians. The Patels’ $200-million commit- ment—the single largest philanthropic commitment in the university’s history—is a promise not just to NSU, but to the people of Florida, and the world. NSU is currently the leading producer of physicians and health care providers in the state. But it is not enough. The Patels’ gift will prepare NSU to bring innovative education and research to more physicians and other health care profes- sionals than ever before, ones who will become leaders in their fields. This issue of Horizons introduces readers to the Patels, a welcomed addition to our NSU family. In addition, Horizons also demonstrates how NSU is helping students who have served, or are currently serving, in the armed forces and how a law clinic will train lawyers to navigate in our 21st-century world. It also tells us about a unique feeding clinic that is one of seven in the country. Enjoy learning how our faculty and staff members and students are making a difference in the lives of millions. George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Nova Southeastern University Horizons is produced by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing Communications at Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 ADVISORY BOARD George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph V. Rogers, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs and Provost Frederick Lippman, R.Ph. , Ed.D. Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kyle Fisher, B.A. Vice President, Public Relations and Marketing Communications Brandon L. Hensler, M.S., APR Executive Director, Public Relations and Marketing Communications Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. Vice President, Advancement and Community Relations Brian Courtney, B.A. Creative Director, Public Relations and Marketing Communications EXECUTIVE EDITOR Mara L. Kiffin Director, Public Relations and Marketing Communications MANAGING EDITOR Oline H. Cogdill ART DIRECTOR Susan Tischenkel-Hayward Associate Director/Senior Graphic Designer, Office of Publications CONTRIBUTING EDITORS AND WRITERS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Bernadette Bruce Director Jeremy Katzman Director Julie Spechler Director Joe Donzelli Associate Director Marla Oxenhandler Associate Director Kathleen Kernicky Writer/Editor Elizabeth Serioux Coordinator OFFICE OF PUBLICATIONS Ron Ryan Director Sheryl Koral University Editor Carol Reynolds-Srot Associate Editor/Copywriter Roberta Harris-McCafferty Graphic Production Manager Send letters to the editor to mkiffin@nova.edu or use our online contact form. H ORIZON S