Building upon its role to prepare a new generation of leaders in policy and politics and engage the community with vibrant policy programs and debates, this week the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute welcomed five new members to its Board …
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Jacksonville University Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees
This October, Jacksonville University is adding six civic and business leaders to its Board of Trustees.
The new and returning members include:
- The visionary CEOs of Mayo Clinic and Swisher International,
- A government relations trailblazer in the transportation industry,
Dr. Makaziwe Mandela Celebrates International Nelson Mandela Day at JU
What’s the significance of teaching a farmer in a remote region of Africa how to grow a better potato?
For Dr. Makaziwe Mandela — humanitarian, successful businesswoman, and daughter of the late South African President Nelson Mandela — it’s an …
Read More »Jacksonville University MBA Program Ranked Among Top International Schools
The Jacksonville University (JU) Davis College of Business is now recognized among the best international schools for its Master in Business Administration (MBA) Program. Already the premier business school in North Florida and South Georgia, the recent CEO Magazine rankings …
Read More »Frisch Family Welcome Center Officially Opens a Gateway to Opportunity
By Laura Phelps
Four generations of the Frisch family gathered on a sunny April afternoon to mark an historic moment at Jacksonville University: the official opening of a new building that bears the Frisch name and stands as a shining …
Read More »Amazon VIP April Lane Headlines JU 2019 Global Conference on Advances in Management
By Sheri Webber
The Jacksonville University Davis College of Business (DCOB) Second Global Conference on Advances in Management (GCAM) brought Amazon superstar April Lane to campus earlier this month.
Her keynote presentation began with a Jeff Bezos phrase: “Start with …
Read More »The New Face of Philanthropy: Matt ’01 and Alexis Kane ’02
“The connections to JU run deep,” said Jacksonville University alumnus Matthew “Matt” R. Kane ’01. Although he recently completed his 2009-2018 term as a Board of Trustees member, Matt remains at the center of a new philanthropic efforts fueling the …
Read More »MARKET LIFE: Why Companies Don’t Go Nuclear
By Dr. Don Capener
As World War II was winding down in Europe, President Harry Truman had a difficult decision to make: would the nuclear option ultimately equal Japan’s surrender?
While a visiting professor at Waseda University in Tokyo in …
Read More »DCOB Sponsors Panel on Social Marketing & Brand Enhancement
By Sheri Webber
Branding and differentiating in the consumer goods industry was the topic of a March 23 panel discussion sponsored by the Jacksonville University (JU) Davis College of Business (DCOB) Consumer Goods and Services Marketing Program. This industry-centric degree …
Read More »Selflessness and service: the continuing gifts of Capt. Matt Tuohy (Ret) ’75 ’03
Those close to School of Aviation Director Capt. Matt Tuohy (Ret) ’75 ’03 are accustomed to it. Those who meet him for the first time quickly grasp it: His primary mission is always about what he can do for others. …
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