Social media and other means of widespread, instantaneous communication tend to bring increased attention to controversial politicians, Jacksonville University political science professor Stephen Baker said in a Feb. 11 Florida Times-Union profile of Jacksonville
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Gov. Rick Scott lauds JU Public Policy Institute in remarks to advisory board
By Phillip Milano
Using examples in education, trade, tourism, manufacturing and more, Florida Gov. Rick Scott stressed the value of public policy to help shape the future and improve lives, praising the JU Public Policy Institute for its efforts during …
Read More »JU School of Nursing students achieve 98.65% state exam pass rate, one of highest in Florida
Students in Jacksonville University’s signature Nursing program achieved a 98.65 percent calendar-year state licensure exam pass rate for 2012, one of the top outcomes in the state.
The pass rate compares to a national average for all baccalaureate programs of …
Read More »Struttin’ their stuff: JU notables to highlight Friends of Library Fashion Show Feb. 12
11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12
JU Kinne Center
Women’s Fashions by Coldwater Creek; Men’s Fashions by Beau Outfitters
This year’s models include:
WXJT Meteorologist Rebecca Barry,
Santhea Hicks (Mrs. Alvin Brown)
JU Athletic Director Brad Edwards
JU University Advancement
… Read More »Political commentator, sex advice columnist Dan Savage to speak at JU Feb. 19
What: “Savage Love Live” presentation for JU students by Dan Savage, popular political commentator, sex advice columnist and co-creator of the “It Gets Better” global movement for LGBT youth.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Where: Kinne Center, Jacksonville University, …
Read More »Fl Gov Rick Scott agrees with JU PPI: Policy matters
Using examples in education, trade, tourism, manufacturing and more, Florida Gov. Rick Scott stressed the value of public policy to help shape the future and improve lives, praising the JU Public Policy Institute for its efforts during a speech to …
Read More »JU students prepping for expo, careers
The Spring Career Expo — a signature Jacksonville University event that connects students with prospective employers — is next week.
So, this week, JU’s Career Development Center is doing something new: It is helping students prepare for their moment …
Read More »JU Prof Stephen Baker to chair Healthy Start Coalition
Jacksonville University political science professor Stephen Baker has been elected to chair the Northeast Florida Health Start Coalition, the Florida Times-Union reported Feb. 5.
JU community welcomes President Cost with high energy, hopes
By Phillip Milano
High hopes and high energy greeted new Jacksonville University President Tim Cost and his wife, Stephanie, as hundreds of students, faculty, staff and alumni welcomed them at a reception Tuesday, Feb. 5, in the Davis College of …
JU’s Winter Alumni Gathering (WAG) Feb. 15-17, Varsity shooting team highlighted on WJXT
JU’s upcoming Winter Alumni Gathering grabbed some prime attention on WJXT TV-4’s Morning Show Sunday, Feb. 3, along with the University’s varsity shooting team.
WAG, as it’s called, will be held Feb. 15-17 and feature skeet shooting with the JU …
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