Jacksonville University is pleased to announce the creation of the Zimmerman Scholars Program. Made possible by a gift from the Zimmerman Family Foundation Inc., the program is a first-of-its-kind venture for the university and pairs scholarship recipients with world-class …
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Jacksonville University Introduces Master of Science in Aviation Leadership
Building upon 35 years of collegiate aviation experience, Jacksonville University has introduced its first aviation graduate degree. The Master of Science in aviation leadership launched this semester and is already gaining traction with existing and incoming students. The degree is …
Read More »UpSkill Institute: A Modern Educational Model
According to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor, in the early months of the pandemic, the nation’s unemployment rate reached its highest level since the Great Depression, skyrocketing to 14.7 percent in April of 2020, more than tripling …
Read More »Jacksonville University Celebrates Most Successful Collective Giving Campaign
Jacksonville University is celebrating the success of Dolphin Dash, its annual giving challenge. Last week, in just five days, from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, 6,397 Dolphins from around the world came together to Give Forward and invest more than $2,400,000…
Read More »River Life: The Manatees are Back!
The manatees are back, the manatees are back! At least that is what it felt like last week at Jacksonville University. Despite the still cold water, we had a manatee visit our boat dock. There is nothing like one of …
Read More »Jacksonville University Launches Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jacksonville University, in partnership with Baptist Health, has launched an accelerated path to earning a bachelor of science in nursing. The second-degree program offers qualified individuals an opportunity to complete their BSN degree in 12 months and earn a …
Read More »First Winter Term a Major Success
For the first time in school history, Jacksonville University offered a winter term this year. The term began Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, and ends Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. More than 40 online classes are being offered, and course selections include …
Read More »New Palm Coast Location Gets Green Light
Jacksonville University President Tim Cost and Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland announced today, Dec. 15, 2020, that Jacksonville University is partnering with the City of Palm Coast, Fla., to build a Palm Coast location and bring in-demand healthcare graduate …
Read More »Davis College of Business Introduces its Top 25
Introducing the Davis College of Business Top 25! These high-performing undergraduate and graduate students and future business leaders were chosen by a selection council comprised of Davis College faculty and staff who considered and carefully weighed an extensive set of …
Read More »Opinion: Election night chaos is not inevitable if cool heads prevail
By Dr. Matthew Corrigan, Dean of JU’s College of Arts & Sciences
As published in the Florida Times-Union opinion section Your Turn.
Many concerns have been raised that the 2020 presidential election will produce chaos and possibly violence if …
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