Congratulations to February JU Employee of the Month Kimberly Fisher

February 12, 2013 Comments Off on Congratulations to February JU Employee of the Month Kimberly Fisher

Congratulations to JU February Employee of the Month Kimberly Fisher, the bursar in the JU controller’s office bursar who received four recent nominations for the award.

Fisher has worked at Jacksonville University for nearly 11 years.

Those who nominated Fisher …

Struttin’ at ‘A Splash of Spring’: The Friends of the JU Library Fashion Show

February 12, 2013 Comments Off on Struttin’ at ‘A Splash of Spring’: The Friends of the JU Library Fashion Show

Jacksonville’s longest-running fashion show was a huge hit as a capacity crowd gathered Tuesday, Feb. 12 in the Kinne Center at Jacksonville University for some fun and fund-raising for Friends of the JU Library.

The models at “A Splash of …

Concert, free JU Master Class March 8-9 with jazz legend Chris Potter, local prodigy Mica Bethea

February 11, 2013 Comments Off on Concert, free JU Master Class March 8-9 with jazz legend Chris Potter, local prodigy Mica Bethea

By Phillip Milano

Mix together one of the most potent jazz sax players of his generation, a local music prodigy and his world-class mentor who now teaches at Jacksonville University, and what do you get?

“Chris Potter in Concert with …

First JU “Presidents’ Society” dinner recognizing donors held

February 11, 2013 Comments Off on First JU “Presidents’ Society” dinner recognizing donors held

The first Jacksonville University Presidents’ Society appreciation dinner Friday, Feb. 8, honored individuals, corporations and foundations for their generous contributions of $10,000 or more in unrestricted gifts to the University during the calendar year.

Three JU presidents – Chancellor Emeritus

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President Cost touts JU’s programs, campus, affordability on WJXT TV-4’s “This Week in Jacksonville”

February 11, 2013 Comments Off on President Cost touts JU’s programs, campus, affordability on WJXT TV-4’s “This Week in Jacksonville”

New JU President Tim Cost focused on continuing to strengthen the University’s core and signature programs during an interview Sunday, Feb. 10, on WJXT TV-4’s popular “This Week in Jacksonville” program.

“At our base we are a liberal arts institution …

Attention to controversial City Council member enhanced by media technology, JU prof Stephen Baker tells Times-Union

February 11, 2013 Comments Off on Attention to controversial City Council member enhanced by media technology, JU prof Stephen Baker tells Times-Union

: Jacksonville University professor Dr. Stephen Baker

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

February 8, 2013 Comments Off on 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 …

JU School of Nursing students achieve 98.65% state exam pass rate, one of highest in Florida

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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 …

Struttin’ their stuff: JU notables to highlight Friends of Library Fashion Show Feb. 12

February 8, 2013 Comments Off on 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

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Political commentator, sex advice columnist Dan Savage to speak at JU Feb. 19

February 7, 2013 Comments Off on 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, …