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JU Orthodontics and Dean Mark Alarbi are in the media spotlight this week and next!

Look for Jacksonville University’s School of Orthodontics and its dean, Dr. Mark Alarbi, to be in the media spotlight this week and next.

Alarbi and the school are raising  awareness during October’s National Orthodontic Health Month to educate the public …

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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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