The 10th annual State of the River Report, an analysis of the health of the Lower St. Johns River Basin by by JU and other researchers, reveals several areas of improvement but shows trends that some indicators have worsened, suggesting …
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From Our Home to Yours: Reflections from the Cost Family
By Sheri Webber
As Jacksonville University welcomes families from all across the nation, around the globe, and from right here in Northeast Florida, memories will be made and stories will be told. Homecoming and Family Weekend are times to celebrate, …
Read More »Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard to discuss deep sea exploration at JU Oct. 10
The iconic discoverer of the legendary and fated sea liner Titanic will talk about the state of deep-sea exploration on campus next week.
Dr. Robert D. Ballard will speak Tuesday, Oct. 10, to kick off the Marine Science Research Institute’s …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: On flip side, hurricane offers some environmental benefits
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey that wreaked havoc on Houston, the question was often asked: Could it happen here? The answer was pretty straightforward: “Yes, it is not a matter of if, but when. Remember Matthew?”
Little did we …
Read More »“Unique bond” drives 100% license exam pass rate at Keigwin School of Nursing
The Keigwin School of Nursing has a history of stellar national license exam pass rates, but as with any organization experiencing rapid expansion, leaders of the undergraduate nursing program knew that fast growth can sometimes bring fast-growing challenges.
To ensure …
Read More »Jazz sax virtuoso Ken Hitchcock to deliver masterclass and concert Thursday, Sept. 28
Renowned sax player Ken Hitchcock, one of the most versatile jazz artists of the past 40 years who has played with top names such as Michael Jackson, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder, will give a masterclass and concert …
Read More »Masterwork “Third Symphony” by James Barnes featured at Performing Arts Series concert Oct. 14
American composer James Barnes’ monumental “Third Symphony,” specifically chosen to highlight the fresh acoustics of the newly renovated Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University, will highlight a free joint concert featuring the First Coast Wind Symphony and the JU Wind …
Read More »JU family looks outward to help Arlington after Hurricane Irma
Most people wouldn’t stare Hurricane Irma’s wake of destruction in the face and see it as an opportunity, but that’s just how the Jacksonville University family saw it: a chance to give back to the Arlington community and accentuate common …
Read More »FIT LIFE: Can time outdoors reduce the nearsightedness epidemic?
Nearsightedness — the ability to see close objects more clearly than those far away — now affects about 50 percent of young adults in the United States and Europe. This is double the prevalence of half a century ago. In …
Read More »RIVER LIFE: Eclipse lets us know that all are affected by the light, dark cycle
Like most of you, I spent a lot of time Aug. 21 staring up at the sun with a very dark pair of glasses, completely mesmerized by what I was seeing. The sight was fascinating and sort of eerie at …
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