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Diaz-Balart Delivers Keynote Address at Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Commencement, Receives Doctor of Humane Letters

August 25, 2014

MIAMI — On Saturday, August 23, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) delivered the keynote address at Nova Southeastern University's Health Professions Division Commencement. NSU also presented Diaz-Balart with a Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa during the ceremonies.

"It was an honor to join graduates and their families for this momentous occasion. I'd like to thank President Hanbury, Chancellor Lippman, and the entire faculty and staff of Nova Southeastern University for inviting me to speak at Saturday's commencement. Saturday's graduates are joining the health care field and many achievements await them in their noble careers. I am extremely grateful to receive this prestigious recognition and I am proud to stand beside the graduates as a fellow NSU shark."

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Congressman Diaz-Balart posing with awardee

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Congressman Diaz-Balart at podium

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Congressman Diaz-Balart posing with NSU staff

(1) Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart poses with the Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, that he received as part of Nova Southeastern University's Health Professions Division Commencement ceremonies alongside Jacqueline Travisano, M.B.A., C.P.A., NSU executive vice president and chief operating officer. (2) Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart delivers the keynote address at NSU's Health Professions Division Commencement ceremonies. (3) Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., chancellor of Nova Southeastern University's Health Professions Division; Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart; and George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU president; join together at NSU's Health Professions Division Commencement.[Photo credit: Nova Southeastern University]

Issues:Healthcare