NSU Horizons Spring 2017

2 NSU HORIZONS To the Friends and Family of NSU: Academic excellence and cutting-edge research are priorities at NSU. It also is important for students to enjoy a complete— and unique—college experience, which is where NSU can offer opportunities that few other universities can. An expanded partnership between the university and the Miami Dolphins has yielded a singular relationship. NSU students can say “our team plays on Sundays,” as they are now able to get free tickets to all home Dolphins games, be eligible for summer internships with the team, attend informative lectures, and tailgate with fellow students under a mammoth tent at the Hard Rock Stadium. I was privileged to participate in another unique opportunity when we took 28 students and 4 professors from NSU’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship on a weeklong study-cruise that focused on entrepreneurship and real estate in three Cuban cities. It was an unforgettable, eye-opening experience to see an island that, for more than 50 years, most Americans had been prohibited from visiting. Important research was conducted on this trip, and the students’ findings will be submitted to an academic journal for publication. We believe that NSU is one of the few universities to complete first- hand interviews with entrepreneurs in Cuba. We also are pleased to announce that Realizing Potential: The Campaign for Nova Southeastern University has reached another milestone. The largest philanthropic campaign in the university’s 53-year history has surpassed the 60 percent threshold of its $250 million philanthropic initiative. In this issue, we also honor the late NSU President Emeritus, Dr. Abraham S. Fischler, whose leadership helped shape the university. Fins Up! 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 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 Vera Mandilovitch 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