Socioeconomics, family dynamics, race and legal maneuvering were all on the table Thursday, Nov. 20, as some of the top – and most topical – names in the regional legal system gathered for a spirited Juvenile Justice Forum hosted by …
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Best performance in school history at Southeast Regional flying competition
The Jacksonville University Flight Team continued its tradition of excellence by finishing second overall at the recent Region IX National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON).
With the finish, host site JU earns an automatic bid …
Read More »Aeronautics program founder Truver passes at age 85 (1929-2014)
The Davis Aviation Center is mourning the loss of the innovator and founder of the aeronautics program at Jacksonville University. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Curtis Truver passed away Nov. 8, 2014 at the age of 85.
A retired Air Force …
Read More »Former U.S. Rep. Altmire, education consultant Chomiak elected to Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees has unanimously elected two new members: former three-term Pennsylvania congressman Jason Altmire and educational consultant Cynthia Chomiak, a 1983 alumna, both effective Jan. 30, 2015.
“These are two extremely strong additions to our Board, and we …
Read More »PepsiCo CEO Indra K. Nooyi honored with first JU Presidential Global Citizen Award
PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Indra K. Nooyi received the inaugural Jacksonville University Presidential Global Citizen Award Nov. 13, recognizing one of the world’s most powerful business leaders for her commitment to bettering society and improving the planet.
Before an …
Read More »Juvenile Justice is topic of JU Public Policy Institute Forum Nov. 20
Presentations on Florida juvenile justice policy, including juvenile crime, direct filing, civic citations, drug court and the Jacksonville Journey will be discussed Nov. 20 by top local names in the legal system and law enforcement at a JU Public Policy …
Read More »Pioneering PepsiCo CEO Indra K. Nooyi to accept first JU Presidential Global Citizen Award Nov. 13
Jacksonville University will award its inaugural Presidential Global Citizen Award to PepsiCo Chairman and Chief Executive Indra K. Nooyi, one of the world’s most influential business leaders and a champion of critical societal issues such as sustainable commerce efforts, …
Read More »Three for four: Students win lion’s share of National Role Model awards
When it came time to recognize leadership during the recent 15th annual Minority Access National Role Models Conference in Washington, D.C., Jacksonville University students stood out in a big way: out of 150 nationwide nominees, they took home three …
Read More »JU Public Policy Institute hosts major Education Policy Conference Nov. 12
Some of Florida’s most prominent education policy leaders will address significant education policy issues, including Florida standards, accountability, school choice and private sector funding initiatives, at a Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute Education Policy Conference, “Shaping Florida’s Future,” from 8:30 …
Read More »FIT LIFE: Do you get enough ‘sunshine vitamin?’
We may live in the Sunshine State, but are we getting enough of the sunshine vitamin, better known as vitamin D?
Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that about three out of four U.S. teens