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Germany bound: Student is first in MBA program to study abroad

This fall, graduate student Daniel Pruitt ’14 will become the first in Jacksonville University’s MBA program to attend a semester abroad. The aviation operations major will travel to The European Business School (EBS) Business School in Frankfurt, Germany where he …

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WBB Performs First Community Service Event of the Season

Even during the offseason, Jacksonville University’s women’s basketball team is honoring its commitment of service. Devoted to giving back to the community in which they live, last season the Dolphins volunteered nearly 275 hours of community service and last Saturday …

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Recruiting at the 2014 SCTP Nationals in Sparta, Illinois

Jessie Swick and Meg Hamon from JU’s Admissions department recruiting top students from all over the country at the 2014 SCTP Nationals in Sparta, Illinois! Thanks for helping us expand the program, we can’t wait to work with our new …

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2014 June Mayo Clinic Fundraiser

Coach David Dobson and members from the JU Shooting Team hosting our June 29th clinic for Dr. Jim Keeling and fellow Mayo Clinic doctors at the Jacksonville Skeet & Trap Club!…

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“Meet the Dean” Tour hits Los Angeles

Picture with Dean Don Capener and Alumni Michelle Ferguson

This spring and summer, Dean Don Capener has been traveling across the United States to engage with JU alumni. Next on his agenda is Los Angeles, California, as he departs on a trip to Japan with nine MBA students, Dr. …

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Student Honored for Undergraduate Work chooses JU’s MBA Program

Headshot of Alexandra Hoffman '14

Hailing from Gambrills, Maryland, Alexandra ‘Ali’ Hoffman came to Jacksonville University because of the small classes and the personal attention she would receive in the classroom. As the 2014 Davis College of Business Undergraduate Student of the Year and Outstanding …

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Dr. Donnie Horner named Chief Athletics Officer

Dr. Donnie Horner has been appointed to serve as Jacksonville University’s new Chief Athletics Officer, effective immediately.

“Dr. Horner is a proven leader of the highest character,” said JU President Tim Cost. “Student-athletes help form the backbone of our student …

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Dr. Christine Sapienza named College of Health Sciences Dean

Christine Sapienza, highly regarded throughout the country for her innovative work in speech-language pathology, has been named Dean of the fast-growing college. She began her new role May 28.

With her sights set on maximizing a new Health Sciences building …

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Dr. Wenying Xu named Provost/Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Wenying Xu has been named Jacksonville University’s new Provost/Chief Academic Officer, welcoming a consensus builder renowned for her innovation and inclusion to lead its academic efforts as it takes advantage of unprecedented opportunities for growth and improvement.

Dr. Xu …

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Legendary JU mascot Nellie dies at age 61

Nellie the dolphin, the beloved Jacksonville University mascot, former TV star and water-show performer who charmed generations of young and old alike while raising awareness of marine life, has died.

At 61 the oldest dolphin in human care, she was …

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