It was a news-filled year in 2014 for Jacksonville University. Here’s a list of some of the more impressive stories of JU’s outstanding progress:
Children of Fallen Patriots scholarship agreement will support children of deceased veterans
Bringing it all back home: Senior Alexis Richens’ passion for raising the dance bar rewarded with $15,000 scholarship
Two-for-one win as Dolphins unveil new stadium, drop San Diego
JU’s MBA program rated Tier One, ranks No. 14 globally in CEO Magazine listing
PepsiCo CEO Indra K. Nooyi honored with first JU Presidential Global Citizen Award
Happy Birthday JU: Charter Day honors milestone birthday as new River House opens
National Science Foundation’s $625,273 grant will benefit students in STEM fields
JU School of Nursing accepting first Veteran RN to BSN on-campus cohort as part of $870,000 federal grant
Dr. Wenying Xu named Provost/Chief Academic Officer
Jacksonville University announces new EPIC interdisciplinary learning initiative to help graduates get jobs and stimulate Florida’s economy
New era of student housing to begin with waterfront residence hall north of campus
Forty-acre land purchase expands campus footprint southward
A striking new CHS building elevates health care education in Northeast Florida
Legendary JU mascot Nellie dies at age 61
Dr. Donnie Horner named Chief Athletics Officer
Jacksonville University gains 10-year re-accreditation from Southern Association of Colleges and Schools