The St. Johns River is an estuary. The classic definition of an estuary is a semi-enclosed body of water, open to the ocean but diluted with fresh water. The lower basin of the St. Johns River fits that description precisely. …
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Four waterfront programs are focus of weekend celebration
It’s difficult to imagine Jacksonville University without the St. Johns River.
“Our location is critical to who we are,” says Dr. Quinton White, executive director of the Marine Science Institute (MSRI), one of the University’s signature waterfront programs along with …
Read More »National Academies’ program officer sums the impact of math on public policy
Math might be everywhere, but how do you use it to make a difference?
That’s the question Dr. Tyler Kloefkorn tried to answer for students and faculty who attended the most recent Science and Engineering Lecture Series (SELS) event.
“It’s …
Read More »University names Mark Tillman as Dean of Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences
Strengthening its position as a leader in quality healthcare education and training in Northeast Florida, Jacksonville University today named Dr. Mark Tillman the new Dean of the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences.
“Dr. Tillman brings impressive skills in an …
Read More »University professors and creative writers to discuss craft during two events
Jacksonville University professors who are also successful authors, poets, and illustrators will discuss their works and their craft during two Creative Writers events on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Thursday, Feb. 27.
The presenters include:
- John Heine, marine biologist and
Historian Meacham: Americans should be happy winning most moral battles
Presidential and social historian Jon Meacham says he’s happy to win a bare majority of his internal, moral battles. Americans, he said, should be happy to do the same.
“I don’t know about you all, but if I listen to …
Read More »Jacksonville University named one of nation’s Military Friendly Schools
The internet website Military Friendly has once again named Jacksonville University one of the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for 2020-21.
This year, Military Friendly named Jacksonville University a “Silver” school in its category, which is a private school offering …
Read More »University dancers join FSCJ, ESJ for modern dance concert
Dancers from Jacksonville University Linda Barry Stein College of Fine Arts, Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) Dance Department and Episcopal School of Jacksonville (ESJ) Fine Arts will present an evening of modern dance by the critically acclaimed Cleo Parker …
Read More »Sophomore sailor heads Down Under seeking to secure Olympics berth
The Jacksonville University community turned out this week to wish sophomore Charlotte Rose good luck as she attempts to secure a place on the US Olympic sailing team.
Charlotte left Thursday for the Radial World Championships beginning Friday, Feb. 21, …
Read More »Students, faculty receive more than $96,000 in research grants
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (OSRP) and the Office of Academic Affairs recently awarded 16 internal grants to students and faculty, including more than $96,000 to facilitate active learning through the purchase of specialized equipment in science, technology, …
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