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Cue the graduation march. Ready the certificates. The cutest class of 2021 is stepping up to the hallowed halls of elementary school.  In a “Leaving Ceremony” filled with all the pomp and circumstance their adorable little selves could muster, the …

Hurricane season is here. And it looks to be much like last year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted, with a 70 percent confidence level, that we will see 13 to 20 named storms with winds reaching 39 …

A king who stammers? That simply can’t be. How can he possibly be taken seriously? How can he lead?

These were the sentiments at the time of King George VI as portrayed in “The Kings Speech.” It took the dedication …

The day dawned over Narragansett Bay in Newport, R.I., with bright skies and a brisk northerly wind. On the bank, the boats sat uncharacteristically still. Built for speed, the Laser Radials were meant to slice through currents, but like most …

National Decision Day 2021 marked more than the start of a student’s college commitment this year. For applicants to schools across the country, it was also a sign that they had accomplished so much more than the studies, tests and …

Earth Day was on April 22^nd, and we celebrated at Jacksonville University with a virtual fundraiser for our waterfront programs: rowing, sailing, the Marine Science Research Institute and OCEARCH. The event was a huge success. We thank our …

As the scientific study of mind and behavior, psychology is a field of immense application, and this fall, Jacksonville University will open the doors to a new psychology lab. Located in the Gooding Building, the lab is making a comeback …

Jacksonville University’s office of student inclusion works hard to foster an environment where all students can feel seen, heard and valued. From intentional programming to passing on opportunities, student inclusion exists so that underrepresented students can reach their potential from …

In what has become a coveted annual tradition, as well as a fitting tribute to the academic school year, Jacksonville University has named its Professor of the Year and presented its 2020-2021 Faculty Awards for Excellence. The awards were …

When Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne first set foot on the campus of Jacksonville University, no one knew the changes that would follow, the impact she would have, the legacy she would leave, and yet, she shaped the future of this …