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JU Sailing turns in strong performance at last qualifier at Eckerd College

 

By Jon Faudree/Head Sailing Coach

Fresh off its highest regular-season ranking, the Jacksonville University Sailing Team traveled to Eckerd College in St. Petersburg Saturday, Oct. 19, where 14 teams competed for the last qualifying regatta for the SAISA (South …

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JU PPI plays unique role on issues crucial to Florida’s future, state Speaker Will Weatherford says

 By Taylor Agnew

Jacksonville University

Florida can create a “pocket of prosperity” for its residents by addressing issues such as education and poverty, and Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute is playing a unique role in shaping dialogue on those very …

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JU Prof. Heather Hausenblas discusses volunteerism’s value to our health in Florida Times-Union

JU Associate Exercise Science Prof. Heather Hausenblas weighs in on the power of doing good in a Florida Times-Union article on volunteerism that appeared on Sunday, Oct. 20.

The Jacksonville area rates high in volunteerism, according to U.S. Census Bureau …

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Updated map for JU Student Veterans of America “Show Your Colors 5K Run” Nov. 9!

What: Jacksonville University Veterans Day Show Your Colors 5K Run. (See map below)

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

Where: Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211.

Details: To honor local veterans and raise awareness and funding for …

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JU College of Health Sciences wins $141,659 federal grant to help rural veterans with respiratory/swallow disorders

Jacksonville University’s College of Health Sciences has added to recent grant awards by receiving $141,659 from the Department of Veterans Affairs to help in the care of rural veterans with respiratory and swallow disorders.

Continuing to build on its scientific …

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Now serving for JU … the Gooding Coffee Cart!

 

The Gooding Coffee Cart is now open!

7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday

Featuring Starbucks coffee, muffins, scones, Dunkin Donuts, snack bars and potato chips

 Payment accepted: Cash and credit card

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Jacksonville University mourns loss of former trustee Pat Williams, 92

The Jacksonville University community is mourning the loss of Patrick M. “Pat” Williams, a businessman and philanthropist who supported JU for more than three decades, including 10 years as a Board of Trustees member. Mr. Williams died Thursday, Oct. 10, …

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