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Gov. Rick Scott lauds JU Public Policy Institute in remarks to advisory board

By Phillip Milano

Using examples in education, trade, tourism, manufacturing and more, Florida Gov. Rick Scott stressed the value of public policy to help shape the future and improve lives, praising the JU Public Policy Institute for its efforts during …

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Struttin’ their stuff: JU notables to highlight Friends of Library Fashion Show Feb. 12

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12

JU Kinne Center

 Women’s Fashions by Coldwater Creek; Men’s Fashions by Beau Outfitters

This year’s models include:

WXJT Meteorologist Rebecca Barry,

Santhea Hicks (Mrs. Alvin Brown)

JU Athletic Director Brad Edwards

JU University Advancement

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Political commentator, sex advice columnist Dan Savage to speak at JU Feb. 19

What: “Savage Love Live” presentation for JU students by Dan Savage, popular political commentator, sex advice columnist and co-creator of the “It Gets Better” global movement for LGBT youth.

When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Where: Kinne Center, Jacksonville University, …

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Fl Gov Rick Scott agrees with JU PPI: Policy matters

Using examples in education, trade, tourism, manufacturing and more, Florida Gov. Rick Scott stressed the value of public policy to help shape the future and improve lives, praising the JU Public Policy Institute for its efforts during a speech to …

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JU students prepping for expo, careers

 

The Spring Career Expo — a signature Jacksonville University event that connects students with prospective employers — is next week.

So, this week, JU’s Career Development Center is doing something new: It is helping students prepare for their moment …

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JU Prof Stephen Baker to chair Healthy Start Coalition

 

Jacksonville University political science professor Stephen Baker has been elected to chair the Northeast Florida Health Start Coalition, the Florida Times-Union reported Feb. 5.

The Healthy Start Coalition covers Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties and is

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JU community welcomes President Cost with high energy, hopes

By Phillip Milano

High hopes and high energy greeted new Jacksonville University President Tim Cost and his wife, Stephanie, as hundreds of students, faculty, staff and alumni welcomed them at a reception Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Davis College of …

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Florida Times-Union cheers on three “market-savvy” JU golfers

Three Jacksonville University golfers who used money smarts to boost The Dolphin Fund at the Davis College of Business to a spectacular annualized return as part of their finance studies got some kudos from The Florida Times-Union in its Monday, …

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