Has it ever occurred to you that the St. Johns River is very much like a symphony? Jacksonville is blessed to have an excellent symphony orchestra. I was at the final Jacksonville Symphony Masterworks Concert performance of Mahler’s 5th…
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Soaring to New Heights with JU’s Flying Fins
When Jacksonville University’s female aviator team, the Flying Fins, placed 25th out of 55 teams in the Air Race Classic (ARC) last year, they were happy with their results.
After all, it was the first time the then two-woman team …
Read More »JU Recognizes Dr. Makaziwe Mandela with 2019 Presidential Global Citizen Award
Jacksonville University is known as a forum for vibrant conversations on significant social, political and business topics. In line with that vitally important role, JU will award its 2019 Presidential Global Citizen Award to global human rights activist Dr. Makaziwe …
Read More »What do JU Admissions Counselors look for in a college application?
August 1 is a big day for high school seniors. That’s when Jacksonville University begins accepting applications for the 2020-21 academic year.
Thousands of students will apply from all over the country and the world. So, how does a student …
Read More »A Commitment to Serve: Catching Up with Veteran and Alum, J. Scott Drenning ’16
Earning a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville University when others are planning their retirements, Command Master Chief J. Scott Drenning, Class of ’16, proves that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
“I joined the military when I was 28 …
Read More »On The Front Lines: JU Davis College of Business Tokyo-Waseda Experience
Minna-san Kon’nichiwa!
Whew! May was a literal whirlwind. I’m not sure where to even begin. Well, I guess there’s no better place to start than the beginning, right? Right.
… Read More »JU Sailing Team Reaches National Championship Finals for First Time
This spring, as the Jacksonville University campus prepared for final exams, the JU Sailing Team was preparing for a test of a different kind: the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association’s spring National Championships in Newport, Rhode Island. For the first time in …
Read More »Passion to Serve, Transform Jacksonville Community Drives 2019 MPP Minority Fellows
With a servant’s heart and a Master in Public Policy, you can change the world.
That’s more than a slogan for the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute. It is the truth that drives passionate policy makers and shapers — public …
Read More »River Life: The Heat Is On
Hurricanes, algae and heat: welcome to summer time in northeast Florida. This year, spring turned quickly into summer. This very hot summer exceeds anything in my memory of such extreme heat this early. We expect the heat in July and …
Read More »Jacksonville University and Van Wagner Announce Multimedia Rights Partnership
Jacksonville University has agreed to a multi-year partnership naming Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment as the exclusive agent for campus-wide strategic business partnerships, athletic sponsorships and multimedia rights.
Van Wagner will work with JU leadership to explore opportunities that drive …
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