After a comprehensive national search that attracted distinguished candidates from all over the world, Jacksonville University today announced the selection of its College of Law founding Dean, Nicholas W. Allard, Esq., along with an administrative leadership team for the …
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Wave of Change: Kinne Center, new furniture and more
While students are away for the summer, Jacksonville University is taking the time to make improvements across campus, prioritizing those most requested by students.
Last fall, nearly 600 students shared their input about what they wanted to see changed on …
Read More »Mentorship, unique experiences define inaugural year of Zimmerman Scholars Program
This past year, 18 Davis College of Business & Technology students took their studies beyond the classroom and into the professional world as the inaugural class of Zimmerman Scholars.
The program, which started fall 2021, is designed to prepare top …
Announcing the Robert T. Shircliff Chair in Public Policy
Jacksonville University’s Public Policy Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary with the announcement of the Robert T. Shircliff Endowed Chair in Public Policy, and new board and faculty members.
Board member and philanthropist Robert T. Shircliff enjoyed a special relationship with …
Read More »JU’s Connected program helps keep river education afloat
Teachers in grades K-12 are underwater, and like our planet, they need resources to support them.
Teaching at the college level, especially during a pandemic, has been challenging, but what our public-school teachers are facing on a regular basis …
Read More »Phinternships: Chloe Mattivi gets to work at Miller Electric
For Chloe Mattivi ‘23, her experience as a Davis College of Business Dean’s Fellow helped her land an internship at one of the top local companies in Jacksonville.
Mattivi, a marketing major with a Spanish minor, wanted a chance to …
Read More »Phinternships: Abigail Myrie makes a difference at Operation New Hope
This summer, Jacksonville University is featuring students at their internships across the city and beyond. First up is Abigail Myrie ’22, who just completed her internship with Operation New Hope. If you or a student you know is interning this …
Read More »As seen in WAVE: How the University is transforming the future: A conversation with President Tim Cost
Emerging technologies. Global pandemic. Revamped lifestyles. Economic recession. Geopolitical upheaval. Changing expectations of the next generation. Amidst the uncertainty impacting decision-making across higher education, business, nonprofits and government, Jacksonville University President Tim Cost sees a host of opportunities on the …
Read More »River Life: Why you’re seeing foam in the St. Johns
When you look at many rivers and oceans, the water looks so clean and inviting. But if you take a clear glass jar, fill it with that same water, and look at it closely, you will see that it is …
Read More »JU Shooting team members head to the international stage
Two Jacksonville University shooting teammates have their sights set on competing, and winning, at the highest level of their sport.
Incoming junior Lance Thompson will take the international stage in Olympic trap shooting on May 11 in Suhl, Germany in …
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