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World renowned poet Erin Belieu makes trip to campus

The 2022 Walter Visiting Writer Erin Belieu treated an audience of students and faculty to an evening of laughter, contemplation, and joy as she read selections of her published poetry, took questions and signed books. 

Each year the Department of …

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Concert, art gallery celebrate the Black experience

With 2022’s Black History Month behind us, we can look back and see that Jacksonville University did its part in uplifting Black voices due in no small part to the Black History Month Concert and Art Gallery and their organizer, …

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Jacksonville University hosts District IV Music Performance Assessments

Jacksonville University is ringing with the area’s finest young vocalists this week. Hosting District IV Music Performance Assessments, the Jacksonville University community welcomes hundreds of middle and high school choir students as well as chaperones, directors, and adjudicators from the …

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JU to celebrate Women’s History Month 2022

Throughout the month of March, Jacksonville University will observe Women’s History Month with a full schedule of events designed to discuss, connect and celebrate women. The month-long celebration culminates with Jacksonville University’s own Woman of the Year Award ceremony, where …

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Students share their influential figures from Black history

Ever since February 1969, the United States has celebrated Black History Month to commemorate the triumphs and hardships of Black Americans throughout time. It is a time of reflection, learning and honoring individuals—and events—that often get left out of discussions …

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Black History Month: How the Black community can maintain mental health in a pandemic

Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling Dr. Michelle Mitchell will speak Feb. 22 as part of Jacksonville University’s Black History Month’s “Diversity & Discussion” speaker series. 

Her speech titled “Losing it! Mental Health and Pandemic Related Stress Among the

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Q&A: Black Professionals panelists talk career advice, Black history

Several Black professionals at the top of their fields will speak with Jacksonville University students Feb. 2 as part of the University’s Black History Month celebration. Students will have the chance to listen to a panel discussion and ask their …

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Black History Month events begin on campus, virtually Feb. 1

This year’s Black History Month celebration at Jacksonville University focuses on celebrating Black culture, encouraging wellness and self-care and connecting with others on campus. 

Join the Student Inclusion Center as it hosts a series of nine events throughout the month …

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