2014: A year of exciting growth and expansion for Jacksonville University

It was a news-filled year in 2014 for Jacksonville University. Here’s a list of some of the more impressive stories of JU’s outstanding progress:

Children of Fallen Patriots scholarship agreement will support children of deceased veterans

Bringing it all back home: Senior Alexis Richens’ passion for raising the dance bar rewarded with $15,000 scholarship

Two-for-one win as Dolphins unveil new stadium, drop San Diego

JU’s MBA program rated Tier One, ranks No. 14 globally in CEO Magazine listing

PepsiCo CEO Indra K. Nooyi honored with first JU Presidential Global Citizen Award

Happy Birthday JU: Charter Day honors milestone birthday as new River House opens

National Science Foundation’s $625,273 grant will benefit students in STEM fields

JU School of Nursing accepting first Veteran RN to BSN on-campus cohort as part of $870,000 federal grant

Dr. Wenying Xu named Provost/Chief Academic Officer

Jacksonville University announces new EPIC interdisciplinary learning initiative to help graduates get jobs and stimulate Florida’s economy

New era of student housing to begin with waterfront residence hall north of campus

Forty-acre land purchase expands campus footprint southward

A striking new CHS building elevates health care education in Northeast Florida

Legendary JU mascot Nellie dies at age 61

Dr. Donnie Horner named Chief Athletics Officer

Jacksonville University gains 10-year re-accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

 

Davis College of Business makes bold move downtown

Armen Keteyian tells one of largest JU graduating classes at Spring Commencement: “Ask the big questions, find the right balance.”

Economics, race and family intertwine in youth crime issue, top experts note at JU PPI Juvenile Justice Forum

Distinguished veteran, top higher ed administrator join staff in key leadership posts

Only weeks old, the College of Health Sciences’ new simulation center earns a coveted regional designation

JU, First Coast wind ensembles celebrate 25 years Oct. 9 with guest composer Ralph Ford

Quinton White’s lifelong passion for the environment and our river’s health rewarded

National acclaim for Dr. Teri Chenot’s nursing safety efforts

SACS accredits new JU Doctorate in Business Administration

Kinne, Hogshead-Makar, Corey, Bayat featured at JU Women in Leadership March 7

Congratulations Keith Taylor Jr.! Elected president of JU Student Alliance as voter turnout soars

JU dedicates state-of-the-art floating classroom, new docks and vessels on St. Johns River

Astronaut David Scott, one of 12 to walk on moon, inspires JU students at Aviation luncheon

Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Wins A-Sun Championship at the Wire