When Hurricane Matthew arrived in Jacksonville in October, JU’s plans for its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend came to a crashing halt. Despite the devastation, the JU community and its friends rose to the challenge of the historic storm in …
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A JU student’s winning app at ‘HackaJax’ may unite city as never before
How do you solve the riddle of bringing together a sprawling city of nearly one million people, from dozens of separate neighborhoods and diverse subgroups, to help residents find a common bond and unique culture?
Turns out, there may be …
Read More »Big news for professor and JU; Harrison signs contract with 405 Hollywood/Atlantic Records
Dr. Tommy Harrison may have just changed the landscape as to how potential students view the music business arm of the College of Fine Arts.
Harrison, Professor of Commercial Music, Music Business and Recording, this week became one of …
Read More »Former JU athlete Haywood Range builds a following as he forges gold from tragedy at Warrior Games
By Sheri Webber
“I never had a Plan A or B … I thought life just worked itself out,” said Haywood Range III.
But after struggling through college, missing important opportunities and becoming increasingly unable to provide for himself, Range …
Read More »‘Game-changing’ new acoustics of Terry Concert Hall to be on display in Nov. 6 concert
A spacious, versatile stage, finely tuned acoustics, premium lighting, custom sound-proofing and additional enhancements means a completely reimagined Terry Concert Hall has become a “game-changer” gift to students and the community, making it one of the finest facilities its size …
Read More »All for a good (Arlington 20/20) cause: How JU’s deep connections have inspired the Nelson family’s computer gifting in community
Helping lift the community around it is a top priority for Jacksonville University, and Arlington 20/20 has become one of the prime vehicles for doing just that.
The initiative is an outgrowth of Renew Arlington, a program to boost the …
Read More »Honoring those who serve: Military Appreciation Day Saturday at Milne Field
Continuing its commitment as one of the most military-friendly schools in America, Jacksonville University hosts its annual Military Appreciation Football Game at noon Saturday, Oct. 15, at Milne Field vs. defending Pioneer Football League champion Dayton.
The game is dedicated …
Read More »The future of the Supreme Court: a timely Hesburgh Lecture comes to the Public Policy Institute Nov. 3
Leading constitutional law expert Amy Coney Barrett, a former clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, comes to the Public Policy Institute Nov. 3 to discuss what’s ahead for the highest court in the land, just five days …
Read More »Standing Tall, Rising To The Challenge: A Message From President Cost
Dear Jacksonville University Community,
As we work right now on campus to rally all the way back from the substantial challenges presented us by Hurricane Matthew, a note of thanks and appreciation is in order today. I will be brief, …
Read More »Soccer Capt. Jack Burns’ “All But Alone” blog confronts student stress head-on — and strikes a chord
Jack Burns is entering his second year of captainship for the Jacksonville University men’s soccer program. He has appeared in 45-plus matches for the Dolphins. He has recorded 10 points in his collegiate career. And, last year, he struggled to …
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