NSU University School

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The Nova State University University School (NSU University School), located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was established in 1971. It’s a college preparatory school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It was founded by Marilyn M. Segal, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist, early childhood education researcher, and then-graduate student at Nova University. She initiated a “Head Start” program housed out of her family’s synagogue, Temple Beth El. After conferring with the president of Nova University, the program moved to Nova University’s campus and was renamed the NSU University School. 

Today, the NSU University School enrolls about 1,900 students and counting each year. The school’s colors are Mako Blue, silver, and white, and its athletic nickname is the sharks.

Educational Opportunities

The University School consists of four divisions: Early Childhood (junior kindergarten and kindergarten), the Lower School (grades 1–5), the Middle School (grades 6–8), and the Upper School (grades 9–12). The school prides itself on its personalized, individualized approach to instruction, its experiential learning programs, and its easy access to university resources. The experiential learning opportunities for students include speakers, coursework ranging from a class activity to a yearlong immersion program, fellowships and internships, and special programs.

Extracurriculars

The school offers a variety of extracurricular clubs and activities like award-winning robotics, speech & debate, and athletics teams, as well as performing and visual arts clubs. The school newspaper is “The Daily Catch,” and the yearbook is called “Inner Visions.”

Notable Alumni

Notable alumni of NSU University School include novelist Matthew Pearl; actors Scott Weinger and Josh Gad; and NFL players like Daniel Braverman, Quincy Wilson, Skai Moore, and Mike White.