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Nova Southeastern University is making a difference in the lives of people in Florida and around the world through world-class educational opportunities, innovative research, patient-centered health care, and more. This is what excellence looks like.
2026 Impact Report | NSU’s Economic, Research, and Community Impact
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is transforming lives through education, innovation, healthcare, and community engagement. Explore how NSU’s students, alumni, faculty, and researchers are driving economic growth, advancing medical and environmental research, and creating opportunities that strengthen communities throughout Florida and beyond.
Solutions for Florida and The World
Nova Southeastern University is driving innovation through groundbreaking research that improves health, strengthens communities, and protects the environment. The 2026 NSU Research Report showcases Florida’s largest private research university and its global impact, highlighting pioneering work in clinical trials, cancer research, ALS, Long COVID, neuro-immune medicine, ocean science, and environmental sustainability.
Expedition Greenland: An NSU Ocean Film
Experience the dramatic story of Greenland’s rapidly changing ice landscape in Expedition Greenland: An NSU Ocean Film, a documentary from Nova Southeastern University that explores the front lines of sea-level rise through the eyes of scientists, researchers, and global leaders. Combining breathtaking Arctic cinematography with expert insights, the film highlights the urgent need for resilience, environmental stewardship, and science-based solutions to protect the future of our oceans and coastlines.
NSU Research is R1
Nova Southeastern University has been listed by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 top-tier research institution. As the largest private research university in Florida, NSU is a hub for real-world impact in the region. With cutting-edge facilities, internationally renowned researchers, and physician-scientists, NSU is saving our seas; pioneering innovative treatments for cancer, ALS, and neuroimmune diseases; and transforming the lives of patients.
President’s Mission: Coach NSU to New Heights
As he takes office, President Moon discusses his mission to propel Nova Southeastern University to unprecedented heights, ensuring it stands as the top private university in our region.
NSU Nursing: Fortifying Healthcare
Helping to heal the world is a power that few people possess. At Nova Southeastern University’s Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing, students learn the key components of healthcare in the classroom and through clinical practice to pursue successful careers in compassionate care and improving patient outcomes. These health professionals also serve a vital role in filling a growing need in the healthcare industry.
Where Research Thrives
Nova Southeastern University is Florida’s largest private research university. Our researchers are world-renowned experts in health care research, leading the fight against cancer, neuroimmune diseases, and autism. And our marine scientists are at the forefront in addressing issues of the environment and climate change, as well as in groundbreaking research into saving our sea life and protecting our oceans.
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