“We believe we exist to help others.” These words, spoken by Jacksonville University President Tim Cost, are the heart, soul and purpose of the university’s Charter Day festivities. Charter Day, which commemorates the signing of the university’s charter on April …
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Jacksonville University Presents Woman of the Year Awards
Jacksonville University has announced its 2020 and 2021 Woman of the Year Award recipients. The winners for both years were announced during a live-streamed ceremony punctuated with performances provided by the university’s own Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts…
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 »Jacksonville University Celebrates Women’s History Month
Jacksonville University joins the rest of the nation in celebrating Women’s History Month 2021. Throughout the month of March, the university will host a full slate of events, special topic discussions and activities. From charitable endeavors to awards and …
Read More »Ready? Set … DASH!
The world moves fast. For five days, Jacksonville University moves faster. Dolphin Dash, Jacksonville University’s competitive new giving challenge, is next week: February 22-26.
Dolphin Dash allows donors to impact the areas of campus that have impacted them the …
Read More »10 Dolphins named 2020 Alumni of Distinction
Each year during Homecoming & Family Weekend, Jacksonville University announces a new class of Distinguished Alumni award recipients.
“We received a record number of nominations this year for our most prestigious alumni awards, and we are proud to announce this …
Read More »Meet the Black Alumni Network Executive Committee
This year Jacksonville University’s Office of Alumni Engagement announced their newest alumni affinity group – the Black Alumni Network, which was created to empower, connect, support, and celebrate JU’s Black community.
The group works to create networking opportunities for Black …
Read More »Re-imagining tradition: Homecoming becomes virtual spirit week
Since the first homecoming celebration in 1951, the tradition of Homecoming & Family Weekend at Jacksonville University has evolved and expanded – but it has always been about coming together as a Dolphin family.
This academic year looks very different …
Read More »MSRI offers marine science exploration at virtual camp
At Jacksonville University’s Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI), summer camp is on – virtually.
“There are lots of people looking for something educationally stimulating for their children to do this summer,” says Assistant Professor of Marine Science Dr. Melinda Simmons, …
Read More »US HHS Secretary acknowledges success, potential of Dolphin Pointe
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged both the success and potential of the unique partnership between Dolphin Pointe Health Care and Jacksonville University during a visit to the health care facility …
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