Jamie Shelton had no idea what was in store for him on his birthday this year. Based on previous birthdays the Jacksonville University trustee and chairman of the board could have easily anticipated a few presents, perhaps a fun evening …
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Dolphin Alumni Compete for Tokyo Olympics
This summer Jacksonville University’s Track and Field team is enjoying a runner’s high as it proudly sends off two of its alumni to the Olympic Track and Field Trials, Adja Sackor and Michelle Howell. The trials are taking place June …
Read More »Congratulations to Our Employee Graduates
Jacksonville University employees receive a number of benefits, one of the most coveted being the opportunity to continue their education. More than 40 employees graduated with bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. These Dolphins have forged …
Read More »Marking Purpose Through Policy: Javon Knight’s Story
Within the four colleges and three institutes of Jacksonville University are tomorrow’s leaders, students who hope to better their communities and perhaps change the world around them. Alumnus Javon Knight was one of these students. Knight received his Master in …
Read More »Presenting the Wilma’s Little People’s School Class of 2021
Cue the graduation march. Ready the certificates. The cutest class of 2021 is stepping up to the hallowed halls of elementary school. In a “Leaving Ceremony” filled with all the pomp and circumstance their adorable little selves could muster, the …
Read More »River Life: Hurricanes and Forecasting Progress
Hurricane season is here. And it looks to be much like last year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted, with a 70 percent confidence level, that we will see 13 to 20 named storms with winds reaching 39 …
Read More »Speech-Language Pathology: A Program on the Rise
A king who stammers? That simply can’t be. How can he possibly be taken seriously? How can he lead?
These were the sentiments at the time of King George VI as portrayed in “The Kings Speech.” It took the dedication …
Read More »Charlotte Rose Wins First National Sailing Championship for JU
The day dawned over Narragansett Bay in Newport, R.I., with bright skies and a brisk northerly wind. On the bank, the boats sat uncharacteristically still. Built for speed, the Laser Radials were meant to slice through currents, but like most …
Read More »Welcome Wave Surprises Future Dolphins
National Decision Day 2021 marked more than the start of a student’s college commitment this year. For applicants to schools across the country, it was also a sign that they had accomplished so much more than the studies, tests and …
Read More »River Life: Recent Events Reveal Potential for Environmental Disaster
Earth Day was on April 22nd, and we celebrated at Jacksonville University with a virtual fundraiser for our waterfront programs: rowing, sailing, the Marine Science Research Institute and OCEARCH. The event was a huge success. We thank our …
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