From Sport Business majors gaining coveted internships with the Jacksonville Jaguars to Aviation Management students setting up foreign exchange programs for JU in Taipei to Consumer Goods & Services Marketing MBA candidates breaking gender barriers in the supply chain industry, …
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President Cost champions ‘positive intent’ at induction to First Coast Business Hall of Fame
In some ways, it’s not the first line to the chorus of one of JU President Tim Cost’s favorite songs that fully captures his positive spirit. “It’s a beautiful day,“ from U2’s Beautiful Day, certainly comes close. But it’s …
Read More »Experts on national security, Middle East to speak at JU Public Policy Institute Nov. 30
The Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute is pleased to host an evening with two speakers who have been immersed in Saudi culture while working in the public and private sectors.
James B. Smith and Dr. Janet Breslin-Smith will speak at …
Read More »President Tim Cost to be inducted into prestigious First Coast Business Hall of Fame
The First Coast Business Hall of Fame, whose roster includes such iconic local names as Alexander Brest, Preston Haskell, Tom Petway, Peter Rummell, Jay Stein and Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver, is welcoming a new member: Tim Cost.…
Read More »A pioneering new higher ed “one-stop shop” for Northeast Florida military veterans
Military veterans will be able to navigate the higher ed system and attain their degrees more easily after Monday’s announcement that the Northeast Florida Military Veteran College Network is up and running, leveraging the resources and personnel of the region’s …
Read More »Those who serve and served honored at JU Military Appreciation Football Game
A special brand of honor and integrity was in the air at Milne Field Saturday, as the University recognized current and former service members at its Military Appreciation Football Game vs. Davidson College.
At halftime, one of JU’s most committed …
Read More »A top school for veterans — three times over
Jacksonville University has been named to two prestigious national lists recognizing schools with leading programs and best practices that demonstrate the highest level of support for veterans and help create excellent education outcomes. The news follows being recognized recently by …
Read More »JU Military Appreciation Football Game Nov. 7 to highlight new Admiral Kevin F. Delaney NROTC award
To show its commitment to the military as part of 2015 Week of Valor events in Jacksonville, Jacksonville University will host a Military Appreciation Football Game at Milne Field vs. Davidson College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
The program …
Read More »National NROTC conference at JU Oct. 15-17; Commander of Naval Service Training Command to speak
Dozens of top-level higher education officials will be in Jacksonville touring JU and surrounding Navy bases Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15-17, as the University hosts the 2015 annual national meeting of the Association of NROTC Colleges and Universities.
Officials from …
Read More »Will Weatherford ’02 honored for achievements with naming of Weatherford Hall
Hundreds of friends and dignitaries looked on Friday, Oct. 9, as JU dedicated one of its residence halls to an alumnus whose support of JU has vastly enhanced the educational experience for his alma mater’s students, now and for decades …
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