Phillip Milano
Social media provides avenue for dishonesty, JU prof Heather Downs tells Times-Union
From Lance Armstrong to John Edwards to Tiger Woods to Manti Te’o, there have been so many recent high-profile cases of dishonesty that the Florida Times-Union asked: Has lying reached epidemic proportions?
While it certainly seems so, reporter Greg Larson …
Read More »A final tribute: JU trustees name riverfront in honor of Romesburgs
By Kevin Hogencamp/Jacksonville University
Kerry Romesburg’s multifaceted legacy as Jacksonville University’s president includes guiding the institution out of an inherited financial predicament and helping to restore the alumni’s faith in their alma mater.
But it’s the realization of Romesburg’s vision …
Read More »President Cost message to the JU community
To JU students, faculty, staff and friends,
With thanks to our Board of Trustees, I’m honored and privileged to begin my service today as your new President.
Let me begin by first honoring my two great mentors here: Dr. Kerry …
Read More »JU Chamber Ensembles in free concert Feb. 10
The Jacksonville University music department presents its faculty and student chamber ensembles in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Terry Concert Hall at JU. The event is free to the public.
The concert will showcase the talent of
… Read More »Hundreds turn out to wish JU President Romesburg well at farewell reception
By Phillip Milano
Hundreds of well-wishers streamed in and out of a packed Howard building lobby Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31, at a campus send-off reception for outgoing JU President Kerry Romesburg, offering him their best, smiling over fond memories and …
Read More »Record turnout at Spring JU Student Organization Fair
Student groups turned out in record numbers at the recent JU Student Organization Fair in front of Davis Student Commons.
“We had our largest turnout, with more than 25 student organizations being represented,” said Josh Earley, director of Student Involvement …
Read More »Homer, Milton focus of JU Humanities Division Speakers Series presentation Feb. 8
DO THE CLASSICS STILL MATTER?
Join Dr. Jessica Wolfe from the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
for a talk about Homer and Milton
Noon Friday, Feb. 8
Jacksonville University Gooding Auditorium
Info: Prof. Sarah Parker sparker6@ju.edu
— Humanities Division
… Read More »JU, Terry Parker High students team up to research oyster reefs
Photography, Florence fashion, celeb-watching and more in JU Study Abroad trip June 16-22
By Phillip Milano
Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be in Florence during Fashion Week? Maybe catch sight of a few celebs? Meander through high-end boutiques? All that, and learn how to take some great pics, too?
Ginger …
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