Dr. Christine Sapienza, College of Health Sciences Associate Dean, recently attended the American Speech Language and Hearing Association conference in Chicago. She presented to more than 150 participants on the intervention technique called respiratory muscle strength training as an invited …
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Congratulations to JU November Employee of the Month Mariya Tkach
Congratulations to Mariya Tkach, JU’s November Employee of the Month.
Mariya works for the Physical Plant, ensuring the Commons building is up and running smoothly each day for students.
“She always has a positive attitude and does anything asked of …
Read More »Come see “Elf” and help Toys for Tots at “Christmas By The River” at JU Wednesday, Dec. 4!
Come enjoy a viewing of the holiday movie “Elf” and help Toys for Tots at “Christmas By The River” at JU!
Donate an unwrapped toy or money when you show up for the movie at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, …
Read More »Don’t miss the JU Orchestra Holiday Concert this Friday, Dec. 6!
Kick off your holiday celebrations with an evening of traditional holiday music, from classical to pops!
This family-friendly concert will feature excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet, Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins and other traditional musical fare. Always an audience …
Read More »Ready to Study Abroad? City of Glasgow College CEO Paul Little is at JU’s DCOB Dec. 5
JU Film Prof. Albuliwi’s “Peace after Marriage” to open Jerusalem Film Festival Saturday, Nov. 30
JU Film Professor Bandar Albuliwi’s debut film “Peace after Marriage” is opening the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival on Saturday, Nov. 30 – the first time an Arab filmmaker’s work has been picked as the opening night movie.
“Peace After Marriage” …
Read More »JU Board of Trustees elects Swisher CEO Peter Ghiloni
The Jacksonville University Board of Trustees has elected Swisher International Inc. President and CEO Peter Ghiloni to the board, effective Oct. 25.
“We are honored that Peter has chosen to join our push here to excellence,” said JU President Tim …
Read More »JU Flight Team soars at National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition
By Taylor Agnew
Jacksonville University
The JU Flight Team turned in a strong performance — including a first-place in Short Field Landings for member Kevin Barth — at the recent National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) 2013 Region IX Competition at …
Read More »JU School of Education’s Tammy Ryan to present at prestigious literacy research conference
JU Education Prof. Tammy Ryan Ph.D. is set to present at the Literacy Research Association National Conference Dec. 4-7 in Dallas.
Ryan, program director of the new online M.Ed in Reading Education degree program, has been invited with five other …
Read More »Economist Michael J. Pries, Ph.D., on U.S. debt impact
Michael J. Pries, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame, discussed the economy in his presentation, “Our Growing National Debt and what it means for Our Future” on Nov. 21, 2013, as part of the Hesburgh Lecture …
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