The College of Fine Arts has again assembled a superlative program of arts for this academic year, with many of the events and exhibits free to campus and the community. Below are messages from President Tim Cost and Fine Arts …
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Newly named Alfred I. duPont Plaza study space celebrates acclaimed philanthropist, nursing scholarship fund
Jacksonville University is celebrating its new Alfred I. duPont Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund and honoring Alfred I. duPont’s commitment to education by naming one of its most prominent study spaces for the legendary industrialist and philanthropist.
The Alfred I. duPont …
Read More »Titanic discoverer Robert Ballard to discuss deep sea exploration at JU Oct. 10
The iconic discoverer of the legendary and fated sea liner Titanic will talk about the state of deep-sea exploration on campus next week.
Dr. Robert D. Ballard will speak Tuesday, Oct. 10, to kick off the Marine Science Research Institute’s …
Read More »“Unique bond” drives 100% license exam pass rate at Keigwin School of Nursing
The Keigwin School of Nursing has a history of stellar national license exam pass rates, but as with any organization experiencing rapid expansion, leaders of the undergraduate nursing program knew that fast growth can sometimes bring fast-growing challenges.
To ensure …
Read More »Jazz sax virtuoso Ken Hitchcock to deliver masterclass and concert Thursday, Sept. 28
Renowned sax player Ken Hitchcock, one of the most versatile jazz artists of the past 40 years who has played with top names such as Michael Jackson, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald and Stevie Wonder, will give a masterclass and concert …
Read More »JU family looks outward to help Arlington after Hurricane Irma
Most people wouldn’t stare Hurricane Irma’s wake of destruction in the face and see it as an opportunity, but that’s just how the Jacksonville University family saw it: a chance to give back to the Arlington community and accentuate common …
Read More »Alumnus Jay Thomas 1948-2017: “He controlled every room he was ever in and was the brightest light in it”
Jacksonville University is deeply saddened by the passing Thursday of Distinguished Alumni Jay Thomas ’72, one of our most well-known and accomplished alumni, a brilliant talent in the arts and entertainment world and a passionate supporter of his beloved alma …
Read More »Randal Freebourn named Chief Financial Officer for Jacksonville University
Jacksonville University has named Randal Freebourn, a performance-driven higher education veteran with extensive fiscal expertise, as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective Sept. 1.
Freebourn is currently Vice President for Finance & Administration and Assistant Treasurer at Wittenberg University in …
Read More »JU selected as Official Academic Partner of The District to study community’s effects on health
The partners behind The District—Life Well Lived Jacksonville, the 30-acre master-planned development on the St. Johns River, announced today that Jacksonville University has been selected to be the Official Academic Partner of The District.
Under the partnership, JU’s Brooks …
Davis College of Business debuts on U.S. News “Best Business Graduate School” list for part-time MBA program
U.S. News and World Report for the first time has ranked the JU Davis College of Business as a best business graduate school for its part-time FLEX Master of Business Administration program. Rankings are based on three main criteria, including …
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