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Jacksonville University filmmakers honored at Campus MovieFest Hollywood
From CMF Media
ATLANTA – Campus MovieFest (CMF), the world’s largest student film festival, has announced the award-winning films representing Jacksonville University at Campus MovieFest Hollywood from June 21-23.
CMF visited JU this past spring, providing equipment, training and technical …
Read More »JU Career Development Center hosts Mayor’s program for youths on business etiquette Thursday, May 17
By Phillip Milano
Don’t talk with your mouth full. Stop fidgeting so much. Put on some clean socks.
Advice (or scolding) we all heard from Mom and Dad, and still relevant in today’s world of business etiquette. But it’s just …
Read More »Jacksonville University alum to shoot for 10 rounds of golf in single day for charity
By Phillip Milano
There are long days on the course. Then there are record-breaking long days.
Jacksonville University alumnus Jamie Kennedy is training to play an unheard-of 10 rounds of golf June 27 in his hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland, to …
Read More »Creswell to Lead Jacksonville University’s New Marching Band
Jacksonville University announces Christopher J. Creswell, associate director of bands at Fleming Island High School in Clay County, as its new marching band director. Creswell, who was chosen from a national pool of 50 candidates, officially begins Aug. 15. The …
Read More »Bryant Named May Employee of the Month
Admissions Counselor Kelly Bryant has been named Jacksonville University’s May Employee of the Month for outstanding customer-service and commitment to the University.
“Kelly is dedicated to JU,” said Marisol Preston, assistant director of admissions. “Not only does she represent her …
Read More »Jacksonville University percussionists keep the beat at Cummer Museum’s Very Special Arts fest
The beat’s always right when it’s helping a special youth get into the rhythm of art.
Jacksonville University Music professor Tony Steve and his percussion students know that all too well, after drumming again for kids at the Cummer Museum’s …
Read More »Jacksonville University graduates first class in lauded MFA in Choreography program
By Phillip Milano
When they made their way across the stage May 5 to receive their diplomas, these Jacksonville University graduates made a little history, too.
They were part of the first graduating class of JU’s prestigious MFA in Choreography …
Read More »Experts serve up advice as Jacksonville University hosts free MoneyWise Financial Summit for public
By Phillip Milano
Sometimes, financial advice can be simple, such as when mom and dad told you “Don’t spend more than you make.”
But sometimes, it’s more complicated than that, such as whether to invest in stocks, bonds, commodities, or …
Read More »Turn passions to reality, Mayor Alvin Brown urges Jacksonville University graduates
By Phillip Milano
Take action in the face of adversity. Go beyond the nurturing environment of college to turn passions into reality. Above all, stand tall to lead rather than follow.
Just a few of the nuggets of advice Jacksonville …
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