Building on major new investments by Jacksonville University, Mayor Alvin Brown was joined Wednesday, Feb. 11, by City Council members and JU President Tim Cost to announce that the City’s Renew Jax initiative will expand to the Arlington area. Launched …
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Entrepreneurship Panel provides advice for young aspiring business owners
An added emphasis on entrepreneurism in the business community has sparked the interest of many Jacksonville University students to discover the success of local innovative businesses.
Elton Rivas, founder of Jacksonville’s One Spark event, has been working with JU and …
Read More »North Florida premiere of award-winning “Arts or Crafts” adds MOCA controversy
What was the Mona Lisa thinking when she was being painted? Can a plumber be an artist? Is scrapbooking more than craft?
These questions and many more are explored in the hilarious new show Arts or Crafts, receiving its North …
Read More »Navel-gazing (and casting), interactive game art are focuses of upcoming JU art exhibits
Unique free art exhibits focusing separately on the nature of negative space, commercial photography and the power of interactive design are set for Jacksonville University from Feb. 19 to March 18.
An opening reception for “Omphalos,” with works by artist …
Read More »U.N.’s Shelly Pitterman to discuss refugee outlook, Cuba policy changes Feb. 13
Shelly Pitterman, who represents the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the U.S. and Caribbean, will visit Jacksonville University at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in a rare local opportunity to engage with an influential leader with three decades’ …
Read More »New international partnership sends seven DCOB students to Taiwan
As a cornerstone of Jacksonville University’s plan to produce competitive graduates by helping them become productive global citizens, the Davis College of Business has initiated strategic partnerships with universities on each major region of the world. Its first strategic partner …
Read More »HEALTHY LIFE: Forgetfulness doesn’t always equal dementia
Have you ever had an older adult family member become disoriented, or confused about who they are? Perhaps all of a sudden they could not recognize close family members. Or they were tired and experiencing a lack
Vistakon’s Laura Angelini stresses adaptability in a global market at DCOB CEO Speaker Series
This article was written by Faith Doski, Junior Finance major at Jacksonville University and member of the Brumos Circle of Excellence.
Jacksonville University students and faculty recently heard key advice on leading in a diverse, global marketplace from Laura Angelini, …
Read More »FIT LIFE: Active travel not as popular in U.S. as elsewhere
When my husband and I lived in The Netherlands several years ago, we noticed that the Dutch take a much different approach to travel than we do in North America. They seemed to walk and bike everywhere.
Research published in …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: Now touring, right whales and great white sharks
This is the time of year I’m glad I live in Florida. A snowstorm hit the Northeast and, while it is seasonably cold here, it is not snowing, just cold. Now I know some of you think our weather is …
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