Jacksonville University’s MFA in Choreography is a low-residency program designed to help dance professionals earn master’s degrees in choreography without significantly delaying their careers. Starting each year, students in the program begin their studies at White Oak Plantation, an extraordinary …
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NASA Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell to discuss climate change
What: “Unconventional Solutions to Climate Change” — In an event free to the public, Dennis Bushnell, Chief Scientist, NASA Langley Research Center, will discuss sea level rise and climate change, including the potentially devastating impacts on coastal communities such as …
Read More »WELL-TRAVELED: JU Communication Chair Dennis Stouse is your new guide to traveling on a budget
Does this sound familiar to you?
At a bookstore, you gravitate to the travel section and peruse the guidebooks. Maps fascinate you and you plot imaginary trips to exotic locales. The Travel Channel is one of your must-see television channels.
Serial entrepreneur: Alum makes a Spark overseas
Travis Todd likes stirring things up.
A look at the 2004 Graphic Design alumnus’ LinkedIn page offers a summary oozing vision and ambition: “Serial entrepreneur and innovative thinker who can participate in any business process from backend development to design …
Read More »Gateway to an Icy World: JU Researcher studies the Antarctic
John N. Heine recently had to bear 29-degree temperatures just to do his job. That may not sound too foreboding, but in this case, he was 100 feet underwater, beneath 10 feet of Antarctic ice, with only a dry suit …
Read More »New sports pavilion is a hit with softball team
Thanks to the generosity of Board Trustee and ASPIRE Committee Member Mark Frisch and wife Meredith Chartrand Frisch, JU’s softball team now trains in a new hitting and fielding pavilion. The 7,000 square foot training ground includes three retractable Burbank …
Read More »He did it his way: Enterprising student creates, self-funds internship across Africa
Will Baxley, Class of 2015, has built a passion for world music while at Jacksonville University, and with encouragement from faculty and senior administration, he was able to expand on his interest by embarking on an eight-week internship across Africa.…
Read More »2014 Scott Amos Recent Alumnus of Distinction: Meet Anthony Campanella ’06, ’09
Anthony Campanella ’06, ’09 is the recipient of the 2014 Scott Amos Recent Alumnus of Distinction award. A double Dolphin who obtained his bachelor’s degree in physical education-sports administration and a Master of Business Administration. Campanella is the founder, partner …
Read More »Serving the memory of Catie Carter – one Nursing scholarship at a time
Catie Carter would be proud. Proud to see so many of the nurses who cared for her as she battled childhood cancer now receive the tuition funding they need to complete or advance their Nursing educations in the Jacksonville University …
Read More »Big business, experiential learning and the evolution of the Disney Princess
Illustration by Deanna Derosia
The 16 Jacksonville University students in matching Cinderella Castle t-shirts sat on a charter bus in the heart of Orlando and waited for their cue to depart. For six weeks they had prepared for this moment.…
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