NSU Horizons Spring 2018

9 NSU HORIZONS TIAL GOES over the top BY MERLY MESA T he first comprehensive, philanthropic campaign in Nova Southeastern University’s history is over. The campaign has raised $252.5 million, surpassing its $250-million goal nearly three years ahead of schedule. To put that amount into perspective, $252.5 million will buy 11,142 Honda Accords. But, NSU won’t be buying cars. The university will use the funds to develop future generations of leaders, to champion leading-edge research and innovative curricula, and to expand the reach of exemplary programs and partnerships that will better serve communities. George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU president and chief executive officer, announced the campaign’s conclusion during the university’s annual Celebration of Excellence event in January. Hanbury also cited two significant donations that helped push the campaign over the top. “Our many supporters share our vision and core values to transform the way we educate our future leaders. NSU currently has an economic impact throughout Florida of $3.5 billion,” Hanbury said. “And, with funded projects currently in the pipeline at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and the Tampa Bay Regional Campus, it is expected that, by 2020, our economic impact throughout Florida will exceed $5 billion.” continued on page 10