Jacksonville University is the first U.S. partner in a program with Nigeria’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund to educate its country’s top young scholars in STEM-related fields, signaling a dynamic move to intensify the University’s global reach in higher education.

With …

I have a large National Geographic map on my wall. Red pins indicate places I have been, and green pins stand for places I want to go. I have plenty of red pins that I have happily placed, but there …

“It was incredible to see such talented and caring athletes take care of soldiers and their families…”

“The reverberation of the event still echoes across the tennis center at Fort Jackson…”

“It was especially gratifying to see so many youth …

In less than a week we will be “springing” our clocks ahead by one hour. It’s that time of year when we “lose” an hour of sleep – which most of us dread. In return, we “gain” an hour of …

JU sociologist Nathan Rousseau’s book “Society Explained” is in grand company: It’s been named one of the Top 25 academic books of 2014, out of about 7,000 reviewed by the American Library Association.

The ALA’s editors critique titles for the …

The St. Johns River is unique and special and contributes in so many ways to the quality of life we enjoy in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville owes its very existence to the St. Johns. But, as I have said many times, …

Quang Ly, a graduate student working on his Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy dual degree at Jacksonville University, has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, according to the University’s Service Learning Center.

The recognition comes from the country’s …

It was a combination of body casting, navel gazing, lectures, workshops, cutting-edge commercial art, photography and even surprise dancing at a recent art exhibit’s opening reception in the Alexander Brest Gallery.

“Omphalos,” with works by artist Lauren Frances Evans; “Cycle,” …

World-class jazz pianist and composer Martin Bejerano brings his award-winning trio in concert to Terry Concert Hall at Jacksonville University Thursday, Feb. 26, including an open Q&A/rehearsal and public masterclass leading up to the performance.

Called a “hot young pianist” …

The College of Fine Arts Performing Arts Series presents the JU Wind Ensemble with select students from seven local high schools in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in Terry Concert Hall. The concert is free to the public.…